Renault’s intriguing electric two-seat
Twizy is set to hit European streets shortly, and as part of the buzz in
the lead-up to its launch, pricing and specification has just been
confirmed for the third trim level, Colour.
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The latest version of the French marque’s
trailblazing urban compact two-seater was unveiled at the Frankfurt
Motor Show amidst a plethora of single and two-seat electric vehicles
from rival manufacturers. Unlike all of them, Twizy is a production
reality, launching in the UK in March 2012, priced from just £6,690 and
monthly battery hire from £40.
The new Colour version will sit between the previously announced trim
levels, Urban and Technic, priced at £6,950 on-the-road. Its keen
pricing sees it pitched at £260 more than the entry-level Urban and £450
less than the top-of-the-range Technic. |
Emphasising Twizy's fun side, Colour
comes with white bodywork and a choice of Urban Blue, Ivy Green or Flame
Orange panels for the roof and sides. Black bodywork is also available
with orange panels for an even more striking look.
The same hues are continued through to
its upholstery and glovebox and can even be specified on
colour-coordinated, diamond-effect alloy wheels which cost £350.
Colour-coordinated half-scissor doors will be available for £455,
mirroring its affordable price positioning. Reservations for Twizy can
now be made at
www.renault-ze.com.
Standard equipment on Twizy includes
13-inch wheels, two gloveboxes, one of which is lockable, 3 metre long
charging cable, heated tinted windscreen, Z.E. onboard computer and
dashboard with econometer and battery consumption display. Safety and
security have also been paramount throughout the project, as is evident
from the three-point seatbelt in the front with additional lateral
restraint, three-point seatbelt in the rear, front airbag and
immobiliser and steering lock.
Unsurprisingly, given its unique looks
and low 450kg weight, Twizy is great to drive. With 57Nm of instant
torque available, it’s also capable of giving much more expensive cars,
not to mention white van men and taxis, something to think about when it
comes to nipping around the city. Renault’s intriguing two-seater is
capable of up to 50 mph and full charge takes three and a half hours,
providing a range of up to 60 miles on the urban cycle. Monthly battery
hire for Twizy costs from £40 including VAT, based on three years and
4,500 miles per year.
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