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=={{Anchor|2|Twingo II}}Second generation (2007)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Twingo II | image = Renault Twingo (II, Facelift) β Frontansicht, 21. Juli 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg | production = 2007β2014 | assembly = {{ubl |France: [[Flins-sur-Seine|Flins]] ([[Flins Renault Factory|Flins Plant]]) |Slovenia: [[Novo Mesto]] ([[Revoz|Renault Slovenia]])}} | body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]] | layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] | platform = [[Renault Clio#Clio II (1998)|Clio II]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-06-03|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Renault Clio#Clio II (1998)|reason= The anchor (Clio II (1998)) [[Special:Diff/991154278|has been deleted]].}} | engine = {{ubl | '''[[Petrol engine|petrol]]:''' | 1.2 L ''[[Renault D-Type engine#D7F|D7F]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.2 L ''[[Renault D-Type engine#D4F|D4F]]'' I4 | 1.2 L ''[[Renault D-Type engine#D4FT|D4FT]]'' [[Turbocharged|turbo]] I4 | 1.6 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#KxM petrol engine|K4M-RS]]'' I4 | '''[[Diesel engine|diesel]]:''' | 1.5 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|K9K]]'' I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]<br />5-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] | front_suspension = | rear_suspension = | wheelbase = {{convert|2365|mm|in| 1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|3600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1655|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} {{convert|1688|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (RS) | height = {{convert|1470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = from {{convert|1000|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | related = [[Renault Wind]] }} [[File:Renault Twingo II front.jpg|thumb|left|Renault Twingo II, phase one]] [[File:Renault Twingo rear 20080131.jpg|thumb|left|Rear of the Twingo II phase one]] [[File:Renault Twingo (II, Facelift) β Heckansicht, 21. Juli 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|thumb|left|Rear of the Twingo II, phase two]] {{Multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = 220 | image1 = 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini 1.6 Front (1).jpg | image2 = 2010 Renault Twingo Gordini 1.6 Rear (1).jpg | caption2 = Renault Twingo RS Gordini }} After presenting an initial concept at the 2006 [[Mondial de l'Automobile]], Renault debuted the production Twingo II at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2007|2007 Geneva Motor Show]] with French market trim levels named ''Authentique, Expression, Initiale, Dynamique'', and ''GT''. Using the floorpan of the [[Renault Clio]] II,<ref>{{cite web|title=Historic Models β Renault Twingo|url=http://www.renault.com.sy/discoverrenault/twingo.html|publisher=Renault.com|access-date=22 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185557/http://www.renault.com.sy/discoverrenault/twingo.html|archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> the Twingo II offered improved crash protection and was available in both RHD and LHD configurations. Production began in France and subsequently moved to the [[Revoz]] plant in [[Novo Mesto]], Slovenia.<ref>{{cite web|title=2010 Registration document|url=http://www.renault.com/en/lists/archivesdocuments/renault%20-%202010%20registration%20document.pdf|publisher=Renault.com|date=18 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405083127/http://www.renault.com/en/Lists/ArchivesDocuments/Renault%20-%202010%20Registration%20Document.pdf|archive-date=5 April 2012}}</ref> In January 2008, Renault debuted the Twingo Renaultsport 133,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/twingo/ |title=Roadcars β Twingo Renaultsport |publisher=Renaultsport.co.uk |access-date=9 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229210924/http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/twingo/ |archive-date=29 December 2010 }}</ref> with a new {{cvt|133|PS|kW hp|0}} 1,598 cc engine, at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2008|2008 Geneva Motor Show]]. In August 2013, ordering and production of the 133 model ended.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/renault-twingo-renaultsport-axed-2013-08-01 |title=The Renault Twingo RS is dead |work=Top Gear |date=1 August 2013 |access-date=1 August 2013 |archive-date=3 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803201909/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/renault-twingo-renaultsport-axed-2013-08-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In July 2011, Renault debuted a facelifted Twingo II at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show]], featuring a design language subsequently used on their entire range<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault previews new Twingo ahead of world debut|url=http://www.renault.co.uk/business/about/category/6/newsnumber/a0461cd2-7515-4484-afbf-e4fdfac04f96/newsitemdisplay.aspx|publisher=Renault.co.uk|access-date=20 September 2011|date=28 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930215409/http://www.renault.co.uk/business/about/category/6/newsnumber/a0461cd2-7515-4484-afbf-e4fdfac04f96/newsitemdisplay.aspx|archive-date=30 September 2011}}</ref> and offering revised fascias, as well as redesigned front and rear light clusters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/renault-twingo-2011-07-28 |title=First pic: new Twingo preview |work=Top Gear |date=28 July 2011 |access-date=7 August 2011}}</ref> On series 14, episode four of ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'', presenter [[Jeremy Clarkson]] road tested the Twingo 133 on [[Belfast]] streets and barrel rolled upside down through a sewage tunnel. After numerous accidents, he raced to catch a departing ferry, instead landing in the ocean.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/how-belfast-bent-over-backwards-for-top-gear-14527656.html |title=How Belfast Bent Over Backwards for ''Top Gear'' |newspaper=The Belfast Telegraph |date=10 October 2009 |access-date=12 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carsuk.net/top-gear-belfast-and-a-renault-twingo/ |title=Top Gear, Belfast and a Renault Twingo |publisher=CarsUK.net |date=6 December 2009 |access-date=12 December 2010}}</ref> On 16 March 2011, the Renault Twingo won the "best city car award" in the Parkers' New Car Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parkers.co.uk/News/Parkers-New-Car-Awards/Parkers-New-Car-Awards-city-car/ |title='Parkers New Car Awards |publisher=Parkers.co.uk |date=16 March 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321172110/http://www.parkers.co.uk/News/Parkers-New-Car-Awards/Parkers-New-Car-Awards-city-car/ |archive-date=21 March 2011 }}</ref> Special editions in the UK included the Twingo Renaultsport [[Gordini]], Twingo Gordini TCe 100, Twingo Bizu, Twingo Pzaz,<ref>{{cite web|title=Pzaz Limited Edition|url=http://www.renault.co.uk/cars/pzaz.aspx|publisher=Renault.co.uk|access-date=20 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930215427/http://www.renault.co.uk/cars/pzaz.aspx|archive-date=30 September 2011}}</ref> Twingo Renaultsport Silverstone GP,<ref>{{cite web|title=Twingo Renaultsport 133|url=http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/twingo/overview/Default.aspx|publisher=Renaultsport.co.uk|access-date=20 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929164953/http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/roadcars/twingo/overview/Default.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2011}}</ref> Twingo Miss Sixty,<ref>{{cite web|title=MZine Miss Sixty|url=http://mzine.misssixty.com/?p=351|publisher=Miss Sixty|access-date=24 October 2011}}</ref> and Twingo Renaultsport Red Bull RB7.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault Twingo RS Red Bull edition|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/283618/renault_twingo_rs_red_bull_edition.html|publisher=Dennis Publishing Ltd|access-date=11 February 2013}}</ref> In Japan, the Twingo II was licensed by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and sold exclusively through [[Nissan#Japan|Nissan Store]] locations. ;Twingo II safety [[Euro NCAP]] results:<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault Twingo|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/Renault_Twingo_2007/296.aspx|publisher=Euro NCAP|access-date=7 September 2007}}</ref> * Adult occupant: {{rating|4|5}}, score 28 (The model tested was not equipped with curtain airbags. Available as an option.) * Pedestrian: {{rating|2|4}}, score 11 ===Engines=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;" |- !colspan=7|Petrol engines |- !Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !CO<sub>2</sub> emission |- |'''1.2''' D7F ||[[Straight-four engine|I4]]||1149 cc||{{cvt|60|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5250 rpm||{{convert|93|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2500 rpm||132 g/km |- |'''1.2''' D4F||I4||1149 cc||{{cvt|75|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|105|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4250 rpm||135 g/km |- |'''1.2''' GT (turbo)||I4|| 1149 cc||{{cvt|100|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|145|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3000 rpm||140 g/km |- |'''1.6''' RS||I4|| 1598 cc||{{cvt|133|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6750 rpm||{{convert|160|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4400 rpm||160 g/km |- !colspan=7|Diesel engine |- style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;" !Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !CO<sub>2</sub> emission |- |'''1.5 dCi'''||I4|| 1461 cc||{{cvt|85|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1700 rpm||94 g/km |} {{clear}}
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