Renault Twizy
| Renault Twizy | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Nissan New Mobility Concept Renault Samsung Twizy |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Valladolid, Spain (Renault Spain) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Electric city car (A) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | Single gear |
| Battery | 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Electric range | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2.32 m (91 in) |
| Width | 1.19 m (47 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Curb weight | 450 kg (992 lb) |
The Renault Twizy is a battery-powered 2 seat electric city car designed and marketed by Renault and manufactured in Valladolid, Spain. Legally classified in Europe as a heavy quadricycle (light quadricycle for the lower-powered Urban 45 model), the Twizy has a maximum range of 100 km (62 mi).
The Twizy debuted as a concept car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and was designed by Françoise Leboinne and Luciano Bove. In November 2010, Nissan announced a rebadged variant to the Twizy, called the New Mobility Concept, or NMC. In May 2011, Renault announced they would produce the Twizy and began taking reservations.
In March 2012, the Twizy was released to the France market, followed a month later in the UK and several other European countries. Available in three models, starting at €6,990 up to €8,490 (in the UK: GB£6,990 to GB£7,400), the Twizy sales price does not include the battery pack, which is leased for a monthly fee that includes roadside assistance and a battery replacement guarantee.
The Twizy was the top-selling plug-in electric vehicle in Europe during 2012. The milestone of 15,000 Twizys sold worldwide was achieved in April 2015. As of May 2016[update], he European region is the top selling market with over 17,000 units sold, led by Germany (4,404), France (4,048) and Italy (2,696). Global cumulative sales totaled 19,342 units up until December 2016.
The Twizy is an ultra-compact vehicle, with a length of 2.32 metres (7 ft 7 in), a width of 1.19 metres (3 ft 11 in) and a height of 1.46 metres (4 ft 9 in).
The vehicle's frame and body offer occupants extra protection with its deformable structure, while the outboard position of the four wheels and the lateral beams located either side of the chassis provide protection in case of a side impact. The safety retention systems include a driver's airbag, a four-point safety belt at the front and a three-point one at the rear.
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