In 2021, Renault celebrated its 50th anniversaryd anniversary of his “4L”. In 2022, the diamond brand repeats the iconic Renault 5. An anniversary organized with great fanfare, especially during the retromobile show. At the Renault stand, you could admire the famous R5 TL, R5 Turbo, as well as the Supercinq. More rare, interesting police version! The highlight of the event was the presentation of a special concept car: diamond R5. An electric version of the historic small city car. Another year, another retro car show and another Renault anniversary: Twingo celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! On this occasion, the manufacturer exhibited several models of the small frog, some of which were unknown or at least forgotten. AND Benetton color versionModel The top of the range is named Lecoq. But also a an interesting sports prototype called Coupe, accompanied by an upgraded electric version.
Translucent version for 30 years
R4 received the right to reinterpret under the name “Suite N°4”, R5 with the amazing “Diamond”. And Twingo then? In order not to envy anyone, In turn, Renault is modernizing its modern city carwith the help of this time designer Sabina Marselis. She grabbed the little French girl playing in the light, to emphasize many details of the model. She takes a translucent body revealing its “skeleton” on the doors, hood and trunk. Even the headlights are now transparent! in the cabin the instrument panel, steering wheel, air vents and sun visor are covered in red resin which gives pride of place to light. Among the small unusual details we note abnormally thin mirrorshard drives and bumper with illumination ! A fun and very relevant reinterpretation, as it is a unique creation 100% electric !
Return to the legendary model
nicknamed ” little frog”, Twingo was born in 1993 thanks to Louis Schweitzer, then boss of Renault. She was designed by Patrick Le Clement who at the time was the creator of the Ford Sierra and later the first Scénic. Thanks to the original silhouette, Twingo optimizes the interior space like a minivan Its engine is placed transversely, allowing four people easy to install, and its smart hatchback very practical in the city. First of all, its eccentric appearance is also tempting. Thanks to its geometric shapes and his frog eyes, we would have sworn she smiled at us! Available at launch in four whimsical colors (Indian Yellow, Coral Red, Ultramarine Blue, Coriander Green), its name is a nod to dance, resulting from the fusion of the words ” Twist”, “swINg” and “tanGo” ! The tone was set at the time, and its appeal has not aged well today. Happy birthday dear Twingo!
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Source: Auto Plus
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