Renault Twizy

[AnotherClarkey]

Well, I suppose I may as well start the thread - Renault Twizy, what do people think?

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/renault-twizy-e...

I think it may represent a fun baby-step towards electric vehicles. Certainly all the journos seem to have a bit of a grin during the test drives and it neatly sidesteps lots of electric questions like 'what happens when you turn the heater/AC on etc. etc.?' Having commuted on foot or by bike for the last couple of years the Twizy's weather protection looks like pure luxury and a decent coat and gloves should see you right throughout the year.

If it really comes in at £7000 with a £40 a month battery lease I may be seriously tempted.

Oh yes, it is RWD too, so some people will HAVE to like it - maybe a tuning parts aftermarket will spring up?

[Baffled Spoon]

I initially thought this looked like fun urban transport, but I think it is massively overpriced for what it is, especially given Renault will also sell you a Dacia Logan for the same price, and that is an actual car.

[ian_c_uk]

It's *interesting* which is commendable in itself. I'd be more impressed if they put the same components in an open "side by side" roadster.

[Haighermeister]

I'll have one as a company car please

[AnotherClarkey]

ian_c_uk said:

It's *interesting* which is commendable in itself. I'd be more impressed if they put the same components in an open "side by side" roadster.

I know what you mean, though I can see why they went for the tandem layout for urban use - high driving position and lack of width. I guess that easy access from either side would be handy in town too.

Maybe the powertrain and some other components could be transplanted in to something a bit more sporting? Either something like a sporting trials car or something small and aero like a mini Lotus 23?

[DamienB]

Would appear to have the same "makes you look like a tw@t" 'feature' that killed the Sinclair C5.

[Kiltox]

Baffled Spoon said:

Renault will also sell you a Dacia Logan for the same price, and that is an actual car.

This is cool though, no doubt be popular with the London lot who will look to avoid the congestion charge with it.

[thinfourth2]

Give it a top speed of 75mph and some doors and i'll buy one.

I do't need my daily commuter wagon to weigh 2 tons, announce to everyone i hugely rich, do a thousand miles a day, do 150mph.

I need it to get me to work while listening to radio 4 without getting me wet.

[sharpfocus]

If you normally use a go kart to commute it might be a worthwhile alternative.

[Kiltox]

sharpfocus said:

If you normally use a go kart to commute it might be a worthwhile alternative.

I do, so I'd echo the post above re: top speed and doors.

[CarlT]

Baffled Spoon said:

I initially thought this looked like fun urban transport, but I think it is massively overpriced for what it is, especially given Renault will also sell you a Dacia Logan for the same price, and that is an actual car.

AFAIK, they have not announced the price of the Twizy yet + you cant buy a Dacia Logan in the UK...

[george h]

Wow that is hideous

And what a crap name

[thinfourth2]

450kg 2 seater whats not to like

But most folk would prefer a 1700Kg 4 seater covered in bling to take them to work


Apparently the new golf comes with a little machine in the back window that rips up tenners to prove how rich you are

[Roop]

I think it's brilliant. Seriously tempted by one of these. A proper attempt at a compact two seat urban car. At just 1.2 m wide it's pretty slight. Of course you are paying for the tech but the Renault makes the Gwiz look even more of a poorly designed, poorly executed shed...

To put the price in perspective, the Twizy cost the same here in Switzerland as a Segway...