Introduction to the 2027 Renault Twingo
Renault has once again delved into its extensive back catalogue of car design to reimagine the original first-generation Twingo as a modern electric city car. Visually, the result is a superb effort that looks impressively accurate to the concept car that previewed it, while this new Twingo also ticks all the right boxes in terms of being an affordable and accessible EV.
Pros & cons of the 2027 Renault Twingo
Pros:
• Drives well
• "Just-right' EV specs
• Big-car tech inside
Cons:
• Only four seats
• Limited fast-charge rate
• Not coming until 2027
Exterior & design of the 2027 Renault Twingo
• 18-inch wheels
• Stretched wheelbase
• Vibrant colours available
One of the most surprising aspects of the Renault Twingo's design is how closely it resembles the concept car that preceded this production model. The designers made only the required changes for it to meet road safety standards, and the team should be commended for the work they have done.
Many will be unfamiliar with the original, first-generation Renault Twingo - it was never officially sold in Ireland as it was only every produced in left-hand drive. But one look back at that car confirms just how much of an homage this new Twingo is to its great grandfather.
The LED daytime running lights underline the anthropomorphic design that very much gives the Twingo a friendly looking face, with the main LED headlight unit built into the base of the light where the original car had its indicators.
There are further nods to the original, such as the three dummy air intakes on the bonnet. Once, these fed the engine with air, now they serve as the place to refill the washer fluid - after opening using a special key from the toolkit.
The bonnet does not open, as Renault says that there is no need for owners to do any other maintenance to the car - and there's no frunk storage.
The car's proportions look great, and with the wheels pushed far out into each corner, the Twingo has a generous 2,493mm wheelbase despite being only 3.7 metres in overall length.
Further enhancing that stretched look are the 18-inch wheels fitted to the Techno model seen here.
An obvious difference between this and that original Twingo is that it's now a five-door body, which is far more practical.
Towards the rear of the Twingo there are some clever features such as small shark fins on the tops of the rear lights. These help to smooth the turbulent airflow and contribute towards the Renault's overall efficiency.
The rear lights mimic the appearance of the headlights, again underlining a friendly, characterful look.
Dimensions of the 2027 Renault Twingo
Length: 3,789mm
Width: 1,720mm (mirrors folded)
Height: 1,491mm
Wheelbase: 2,493mm
Paint colours for the 2027 Renault Twingo
Buyers can choose from a vibrant palette of colours for the Renault Twingo, including Absolute Red, Absolute Green, Mango Yellow, Glacier White, Ceramic Grey and Diamond Black.
Interior, practicality, tech & comfort of the 2027 Renault Twingo
• Google-based infotainment
• Sliding rear seats
• Up to 360 litres of boot space
Interior space has been maximised wherever possible inside the Renault Twingo, but it also comes equipped with many of the tech features we see in larger cars from the French brand.
Pleasingly, there are lots of proper buttons and dials inside, though there's also a 10.1-inch touchscreen and some more subtle hat-tips to its ancestor, such as the big round red hazard warning light that looks like a piece of candy.
The dashboard fascia in Techno models is painted to match the exterior colour, as are inserts on the doors.
Getting comfortable in the driver's seat
The driver's seat in the Twingo is manually adjustable and the steering wheel can also be set for reach and rake. We found the driver's seat to be comfortable but felt that it could be a little more supportive in places.
Granted, this is primarily a city car, so drivers are unlikely to be spending extended periods behind the wheel, but we would like to have seen a slightly more bolstered seat.
Nonetheless, outward visibility is excellent through the raked windscreen, and the door mirrors are well placed too.
Infotainment and technology
All versions of the Twingo use a seven-inch digital instrument display that uses a fun and friendly set of graphics.
Sticking with the oblong theme that can be seen throughout the car's design, the speed is show in a vertical oblong on the right and it's only after driving for a while that you notice how it drifts from left to right in phase with the car's speed.
On the infotainment side, Renault uses a 10.1-inch touchscreen that does service in many of its other cars. The Android-based OpenR Link operating system has Google built-in, including Google Maps and the Google Play Store, so owners can download more of their favourite apps.
This means that Google Gemini, the AI digital assistant, is also available. If you'd prefer to use your own phone, both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available for smartphone mirroring.
Practicality around the cabin
The Twingo may be small, but it does make the most of its interior space. The centre console features a small tray area that can be used for placing a phone to be angled upwards or to hold various smaller oddments, for starters.
Between the front seats is a floor-mounted storage area with cupholders and space for other types of accessories to be added.
Renault uses Dacia's YouClip system in the Twingo, enabling items such as 3D-printed accessories to be easily attached to mounting points around the cabin.
Rear passengers don't get door bins but do get small oblong containers on the outer sides of the rear seats.
Rear-seat passenger space
One of the best features inside the Renault Twingo are the individual rear seats which can slide fore and aft over 170 millimetres. This design means that if you don't need to use all of the available boot space, passengers can slide their seats back and experience quite generous amounts of legroom.
Headroom is also pretty good in the back and there's the novelty factor of rear windows that pop outwards.
Fitting child seats to the 2027 Renault Twingo
Each of the rear seats in the Renault Twingo is fitted with an ISOFIX mounting point.
Boot space in the 2027 Renault Twingo
Owners can vary how much boot space they get due to the sliding rear seats. When they are moved all the way backwards there is 260 litres of boot space available but move them forwards and that increases to 360 litres.
Should you need more space, the rear seats can fold down flat, increasing capacity to 1,010 litres. Longer items - up to two metres - can be accommodated by folding the front passenger seat down as well.
Towing with the 2027 Renault Twingo
There is no towing option or capability for the Renault Twingo.
Safety in the 2027 Renault Twingo
The Renault Twingo has not yet been assessed by Euro NCAP. It is built using a version of the platform that underpins the Renault 5, and it is fitted with all of the current mandated driver assistance and safety features. It also has six airbags as standard, with two front airbags that are adaptive to help limit injury.
Performance of the 2027 Renault Twingo
• Only one motor available
• Uses a 27.5kWh LFP battery
• Ideal performance for urban driving
Only one powertrain is offered in the Renault Twingo. It uses a 27.5kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery which powers an 82hp electric motor that drives the front wheels.
With 175Nm of torque, the motor feels more than adequate for the 1,200kg Twingo. Accelerating from 0-100km/h takes 12.1 seconds, but getting up to 50km/h from a standing start takes only 3.8 seconds, so it's brisk enough.
Driving the 2027 Renault Twingo in Ibiza, Spain
Words by Dave Humphreys on 31 March 2026
It's all well and good to make a car that looks great and has a versatile interior, but the Twingo also has to be fun and enjoyable to drive it is to be a hit with buyers. And it is.
From the driver's seat you don't feel like you're in a small, budget-friendly car. The steering wheel is a decent size, uses proper buttons and has paddles on the back for adjusting the level of energy recuperation.
The digital display doesn't overload you with information and overall there's a great view out with A-pillars that don't obstruct or hinder your view, especially in town when there can be more risks.
One thing you need to do before driving the Twingo for the first time is to forget about the performance numbers. Looking at its specs on paper and then thinking about what other EVs can offer isn't an effective use of your time. The weighs only 1,200kg and has a compact battery that is more than up to the job of urban and city commuting.
Around town, where you're rarely getting above 30km/h, the little Renault is smooth and seems to be impressively reserved in how it uses its battery energy.
Light steering and the knowledge that you can likely squeeze into any parking space that pops up, will make this a car a pleasure to own. Using the one-pedal setup in traffic lightens the load of commuting in congestion, as it becomes very easy to make progress by only modulating the accelerator pedal.
Out of town and on more open sections of road, the Twingo shows that it isn't a one-trick pony, and it feels surefooted as it takes faster sweeping bends at speed.
You get some, but not a lot, of body lean; it's just enough to keep you informed of what the car is doing under you.
As it doesn't have a massive, heavy battery in its floor, you don't get the sense of a massively low centre of gravity as you do in some EVs. Instead, the Twingo feels like a much more normal, everyday car. It just happens to be electric.
Range, battery, charging and running costs of the 2027 Renault Twingo
• Minimal maintenance costs
• Can charge in 30 minutes using DC
• Very energy efficient
Renault uses a version of its 'RGEV' platform in the Twingo that also features in the Renault 5 and Renault 4, with a 300-volt architecture.
It doesn't get super-fast charging as Renault was keen to keep costs down and with such a relatively small battery, it doesn't really need it.
That said, it can still support Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and power external devices via a connector for the charge port.
Battery options and official range
The Twingo's 27.5kWh LFP battery enables an official combined driving range of 263 kilometres.
Real-world range and efficiency of the Renault Twingo
You don't have to try very hard to see low energy consumption from the Renault Twingo. In pure city and town driving, figures as low as 9.2kWh/100km were seen in our time with the car, while mixed use still saw it rarely go above 11.3kWh/100km - and that included some lengthy stints at 80km/h on dual carriageways. The official figure is 12.1kWh/100km, so most people should be happy with how efficient it can be.
Charging up the Renault Twingo
To keep costs in check and in line with how it expects most people to use the Twingo, Renault fits it with 11kW AC charging and 50kW DC capability.
That means a full charge from a domestic wallbox will take around four hours and five minutes, while a rapid charger will recharge the battery in 30 minutes.
Servicing the Renault Twingo
The Twingo is likely to follow a similar service and maintenance plan as the Renault 5 with which it shares many of the same underpinnings. That would mean an annual service or every 20,000 kilometres.
Renault Twingo warranty
All new Renault passenger cars come with a five-year warranty up to 150,000 kilometres.
Irish pricing & rivals to the 2027 Renault Twingo
• Pricing expected to be under €20,000
• Likely to be two trim levels
• Due to go on sale in late 2026
As the Twingo isn't due to go on sale until the end of 2026, pricing is still in the process of being set, but it is expected to cost under €20,000.
Verdict - should you buy the 2027 Renault Twingo?
Renault has not only created one of the most interesting looking cars of the year in the Twingo, but it has also made a superb compact EV that delivers all the ingredients in the all the right amounts. Small cars such as this are often overlooked or seen as only suitable for learners or those on a budget, but look past that and you'll find an EV with all the same great in-car tech as many larger ones, a practical interior and a driving experience that's not only fun, but capable of delivering impressively low running costs.
FAQs about the 2027 Renault Twingo
When will the new Twingo go on sale?
Renault Ireland expects the first right-hand-drive models to enter production towards the end of 2026 and order books may open then.
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