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===Timeline=== {{More citations needed section|date=April 2014}} In April 1993, the Twingo launched with only one trim level, and four exterior colours: coral red, Indian yellow, coriander green, and ultramarine blue. The car retailed at a price of 55,000FF (approximately β¬8,400). In June 1994, new exterior colours were introduced along with minor interior changes, as well as optional electric windows and mirrors, and locks with remote keyless entry. Four months later, the Twingo '''Easy''' model was launched, with an automated clutch on the manual gearbox. In September 1995, the first of many special Twingo editions launched, while inbuilt airbags become optional. In July 1996, a new 1149 cc engine (from the [[Renault Clio|Clio]]) was fitted to replace the previous engine from the [[Renault 5]]. Alongside the new engine came the Twingo '''Matic''' model, equipped with a three-speed automatic gearbox. Also, various improvements were made, including the addition of a third brake light. Two years later, the Twingo underwent its first major restyling of the interior and dashboard. The front and rear lights were revised, and front orange indicator lights were merged into the headlamp housings. The front of the car is reinforced for added safety in a frontal impact.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.generation-twingo.fr/evolution.php|title=GΓ©nΓ©ration Twingo : Tout sur la twingo|website=www.generation-twingo.fr}}</ref> Two months later, the top-of-the-range Twingo '''Initiale''' model launched. In September 2000, the Twingo underwent its second major restyling. Additions included larger, 14-inch wheels, revised door trims with larger door pockets, a black trunk opener lever (instead of shiny metal), and cup holders in front of the gearstick. December 2000, a new 1.2-litre single overhead camshaft, 16-valve version of the D-series engine launched, with {{cvt|75|hp-metric|kW|0}}. In April 2001, a new automated manual gearbox launched, called Quickshift. Additional revisions followed in September 2002, including new interior trims and wheel covers. In [[Japan]], Renault was formerly licensed by [[Yanase (car dealership)|Yanase Co., Ltd.]], but in 1999, Renault purchased a stake in Japanese automaker [[Nissan]] after Nissan had faced financial troubles following the collapse of the [[Japanese asset price bubble]] in 1991 and subsequent [[Lost Decade (Japan)|lost decade]]. As a result of Renault's purchase of interest, Yanase cancelled its licensing contract with Renault in the spring of 2000, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd took over as the sole licensee, hence sales of the Twingo I in Japan were transferred from Yanase Store locations to [[Nissan#Japan|Nissan Red Stage Store]] locations. Despite Japan being a right-hand drive market, the first generation was sold exclusively as left-hand drive, with the only change being the headlights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/41363/1993-renault-twingo-review-i-bought-the-happiest-car-on-the-planet|title=1993 Renault Twingo Review: I Bought the Happiest Car on the Planet|first=Hazel|last=Southwell|date=28 July 2021|website=The Drive}}</ref> September 2004 marked the third major Twingo revision. The Renault logo was fitted to the boot lid, side rubbing strips were added, and a new range of exterior colours launched. On 28 June 2007, Twingo I production ended in France, being replaced by the Twingo II. By 30 June 2007, 2,478,648 units from the Twingo I were produced. The Renault Twingo I production went on into Colombia until 8 June 2012. In total, 2.6 million units of the first-generation Twingo were produced. <gallery widths="200"> File:Renault Twingo front 20080709.jpg|'''1993β1998''' Twingo, front File:Renault Twingo rear 20080709.jpg|'''1993β1998''' Twingo, rear File:Renault twingo 3.jpg|'''1993β1998''' Twingo, interior File:Renault Twingo front 20080222.jpg|'''1998β2000''' Twingo, front File:Renault Twingo rear 20080222.jpg|'''1998β2000''' Twingo, rear File:Renault Twingo I front 20090920.jpg|'''2000β2004''' Twingo, front File:Renault Twingo I rear 20090920.jpg|'''2000β2004''' Twingo, rear File:Renault Twingo front 20071115.jpg|'''2004β2012''' Twingo, front (non-standard wheels) File:Renault Twingo rear 20071115.jpg|'''2004β2012''' Twingo, rear (non-standard wheels) </gallery>
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