2016 RENAULT Twingo GT 0.9L TCe 5MT RWD (110 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault tweaked the Twingo to provide more fun in a small package and introduced it in a GT trim level in 2016.

Renault developed the third generation of the Twingo together with Mercedes-Benz. The German carmaker introduced it under the SMART brand, while Renault continued its supermini saga with a four-door vehicle, which was something new for it. Moreover, the return of the rear-wheel-drive system, with a rear-engine, was something that the French carmaker didn’t have in decades. But things didn’t stop there. With some help from Renault Sport, the GT version promised to be more fun to drive.

Like any other GT version from the Renault range, the Twingo received a specific package. At the front, the car featured a black, wider grille at the bottom which incorporated two fog lights. Its ground clearance was lowered when compared to its non-GT siblings. From its sides, the 17″ light-alloy wheels were striking since usually, the cars from that segment wore 15 or 16 inches alloys. At the back, a roof spoiler and a twin exhaust completed the sporty package.

Inside, the Twingo GT received new bucket seats with incorporated headrests. The upholstery was designed with stripes that matched the car’s exterior color. Like its siblings, it featured a digital instrument panel with an analog speedometer around it. On the center stack, the infotainment system offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

Behind the cabin, under the rear trunk, Renault installed an inline-three turbocharged engine. It provided 110 hp, which was more than enough to transform the tiny car into a mini hot-hatch.