Renault has confirmed that it will unveil the next-generation Twingo city car at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The carmaker added that it will bring a “new version of Renault Clio R.S.” and a new engine from the Energy range.
The French carmaker gave no details regarding any of these three premieres, but from what we know so far, the third generation Twingo will be rear-engined and rear-wheel drive, as it has been co-developed with Smart’s upcoming ForTwo and ForFour models.
On the styling aspect, the next Twingo will closely follow the retro lines of the Twin’Z (pictured) and the hardcore 320hp Twin’Run concept cars – minus the futuristic and sporting elements, of course. The production Twingo will launch as a five-door, with a three-door version being uncertain.
There’s little information about the rear-mounted engines, but Renault and Smart are expected to use three-cylinder units paired to manual or dual-clutch transmissions. Electric models may appear as well later on.
As for the new version of the Renault Clio RS, we can only speculate (and hope) of a more hardcore model – possibly a Gordini.
Nothing new for Dacia though, as the Geneva stand of the budget brand will be focused around the restyled Duster SUV.
By Dan Mihalascu
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