Renault to Launch New Customization Program for Twingo II

Renault is readying a new array of customization options for its second generation Twingo that will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Paris PTS show (Personalization, Technology and Mechanical Sports) that runs from February 19 to 22, 2009, at Villepinte. The French automaker's customization offers for the Twingo, which will be available next spring, include options such as alloy wheels or colored hubcaps, rear view mirror shrouds, central pillar trim, fog lamp moldings, graphics and decorative trim.

At the Paris PTS show, Renault will show many examples of its customized Twingos including two Twingo RS cars converted to represent Angel and Devil (pictured above), a graphic theme demonstrating all the design potential offered by the firm in terms of customization. These two cars will be specially equipped with 17-inch two-tone cold metal/satin red wheel rims, red brake calipers, glossy black air intake grids, red indicator "shank" and red interior surface of the exhaust tailpipe.

Renault Twingo Gordini RS

Boasting one of the longest names in the auto biz, the Renault Twingo Gordini RenaultSport marks the revival of the Gordini badge that will soon find its place on all RenaultSport products. Despite the sporty heritage of Gordini, these models will not carry any engine or chassis upgrades with improvements limited to the cars' styling. Now, what's the French word for 'lame'?

The first Gordini product is based on the Renault's pocket-rocket, the Twingo RenaultSport 133 that's powered by a 1.6-liter four-pot with 133 horsepower.



On the outside, the upmarket Gordini is distinguished by the traditional blue metallic finish with two white racing stripes. A closer look reveals that the bumpers are enhanced by gloss black centre sections, while the fog lamp surrounds, exterior door mirror housings and rear tailgate spoiler are trimmed in a contrasting white finish.

A set of 17-inch alloy wheels with a polished face and a choice of the inner rim finished in either blue or black complete the exterior package.

Moving on into the cabin, Renault says that the sport seats are now trimmed in blue and black leather with the same colors making their appearance on the door panel inserts, leather steering wheel and instrument panel..

Furthermore, there's a blue gearlever gaiter and Gordini-badged gearlever knob and a leather trimmed dashboard cowl.

Along with the styling additions, the Renault Twingo Gordini RenaultSport gains extra standard equipment including automatic climate-control, automatic headlamp activation, automatic wiper activation, cruise control, fully disconnectable ESP and an upgraded MP3 audio system.

The first Gordini model will make its physical debut on January 10 at the Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées, with sales set to begin across Europe in March.

Renault Twingo

Twingo features reassuring and modern curves, with a long bonnet, robust rear fender and cleanly drawn lines. Compact and easy-to-handle, Twingo is well suited to city life. Just 3.60 m long, it slips easily in and out of urban traffic

Twingo places the emphasis on onboard comfort, modular design and space, with its clever stowage compartments, a trunk capacity unequalled in its category, and four independant, sliding seats on all versions.