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19/01/2012

RENAULT ANNOUNCES UK PRICING AND SPECIFICATION FOR NEW TWINGO

• New Twingo on sale at Platinum Renault now - Dynamique 1.2 16V 75, priced ñ0,350 on-the-road

• Improved styling includes cheekier front end with new Renault design identity, plus revised bumper, tailgate and new rear lights

• Wide range of options includes climate control, electric panoramic sunroof (fabric version available from April), two Option Packs and long list of customisation accessories

• All New Twingos sold in January are eligible for new Renault 4+ programme worth ù00, which launches on 1st February

• Details for New Twingo Renaultsport 133 Ҩalo modelҠto be released closer to launch in April 2012

Renault has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its New Twingo, which launches in Feburary 2012, costing ñ0,350 on-the-road in Dynamique 1.2 16V 75 guise.

Boasting improved styling, with a cheekier front end and the new Renault design identity, plus revised bumper, tailgate and new rear lights, the French brandӳ latest model is sure to continue the characterful city carӳ enduring success.

To make the car even more appealing, all New Twingos are eligible for the Renault 4+ programme worth ù00, which launches on 1st February 2012. The tempting package offers all retail customers a comprehensive four-year/100,000 mile warranty, free routine servicing for four years/48,000 miles, four years roadside cover and up to four years finance (lease or PCP, subject to status).

Like the first-generation Twingo, the newcomer features an expressive, appealing front end and its dynamic, playful character is underlined by its fog lights and round sidelights which are now positioned next to the grille. The ҥyelidsҠof the headlights also contribute to new Twingoӳ distinctive looks.

At its world debut in Frankfurt last year, Renaultӳ Senior Vice President, Corporate Design, Laurens van den Acker said: ԗe have heightened New Twingoӳ sensuous styling and seductive appeal, marking a return to Twingoӳ original personality. We have also given the front end the brandӳ new design identity which will be seen on all our new models.Լbr />
The new Twingo is now available in warm, original new colours called Fuchsia and Bermuda Blue ֠to add to thesevenexisting body colours - which bring a touch of light-hearted fun thatӳ characteristic of city cars.

At the rear, there are new lights in addition to the main cluster. Located on the tailgate, they enhance New Twingo's lines and echo the front end, bringing extra shape and punch to the car. With a rounder rear bumper and a more curved form for the lower part of the tailgate, the lines are softer. There areeight different alloy wheel options and the option of an electrically-operated fabric sunroof (available in April).

Inside, Twingoӳ bubbly side is enhanced through the harmony of colour and material. The Ҍuxe CarbonҠseats feature new patterns, with edging picked out instylish red stitching.Unique in its class, New Twingo also comes with cruise control and a speed limiter as standard.Ideal around town and especially in speed camera-monitored roadworks, the speed limiter will not allow the car to exceed a pre-selected speed, whilst on a longer run, cruise control will maintain a selected speed.Therefore, New Twingo is as at home on the motorway as it is in the city.

New Twingo sees Renault introduce an exciting brand new collection of five roof decals. Each one is factory fitted and expresses a bold, attractive character, with the contrasting motifs offering different visual themes.

Customers can also choose different colours for the door mirrors and tips of the protective side mouldings, with colours which contrast with the main body colour. Whether ҲadicalҠor ҧraphicҬ the end result will not only be entirely personal but also guaranteed to be elegant.

In the UK, New Twingo is powered by the 1.2 16V 75 engine, boasting 55.4 mpg in the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 119g/km resulting in nil road fund licence for the first year(ó0 from year two).

On top of its high level of core equipment, Renaultӳ baby is available with a wide range of options. Among them are climate control, electric panoramic sunroof (with an electrically operated fabric version available from April), two Option Packs and long list of exterior customisation accessories such as Renaultsport rear spoiler, and a series of decals.

Theaudio system in New Twingoisalso new and improved with Bluetooth functionality, together with audio streaming with USB connectivity as standard (from March). This makes it easy to play digital music and the audio system can also be used as a docking station for the latest-generation iPhone and iPod Touchή

An iPod-compatible radio is also available as an accessory for ò35.Thisspecial audio system equally enables the use of GPS navigation through an app developed by Renault, which can also analyse the driverӳ eco-performance in real time. By providing tips to keep fuel consumption down, the system helps save up to 10 per cent fuel in a practical way.

New Twingoӳ design combines compact exterior dimensions with an impressively spacious interior. The very roomy city car provides 22 centimetres of kneeroom, which puts it among the segment's very best.

Meanwhile, its reputation has always been sealed through its high degree of versatility, principally as a result of its separate, independently sliding, 50/50-split rear seats. Its boot capacity can therefore, when required, extend from 230 to 959 dm3, while the numerous cubbies and ingenious solutions available as options combine to make it the perfect partner both for shopping runs and for trips to the country.

Thanks to its platform which is based on that of Clio, New Twingo retains its best-in-class status with regard to handling and ride comfort.Meanwhile, its compact dimensions and nimble handling are ideal for slicing through city traffic, yet it is just as much in its element out of town, too.

Since its launch, Twingo has enjoyed widely acclaimed reliability and a high level of customer satisfaction, as confirmed by a long list of studies and surveys. Germany's ADAC, for example, considers Twingoӳ reliability to have ranged from ҧoodҠto ҥxcellentҠfor several years. Meanwhile, the French magazine LӁutomobile Magazine put it first in its class for the second consecutive year in its overall quality ranking published in February 2011. The magazine also stressed that Էith Twingo, Renault has demonstrated its ability to propel one of its cars to the top level of customer satisfactionԮ

New Twingo is on sale at Platinum Renault now.

For further information and test drives, please contact the Platinum Renault Sales teams on 01225 485400 (Bath) or 01225 759525 (Trowbridge), or visit www.platinumrenault.co.uk

All information correct at time of published date. All information and/or offers are subject to amendment or withdrawal without notice.