Twingo - Space for a Family?
Discussion
Sorry not in here often.
With the split rear seats (Standard on 'full-fat' + Gordini/Silverstone models, it's a normal bench on the Cup) there is a decent amount of rear space, especially for the size of the car, with the seats all the way back - I've had people up to 6'4 in the back of mine in relative comfort.
With the seats slid forward, the boot is again, impressive for the size of the car. Enough for a week away easily.
It is quite a cleverly packaged car, in that it has impressive space for such a small footprint, however it is always going to be a slight compromise - you can't have loads of rear legroom and a large boot at the same time.
Isofix is also standard on the full-fats.
Mine is going this week (No, not a plug for a sale, part exchanged) after a little over 2 years, it's been a cracking little car and it is so so agile. I've averaged around 36-37mpg out of mine though on the owners club a lot of people report less.
The ride is firm but well damped, as you're looking at the Gordini which comes with 17's as standard, I'd actually advise against the Cup chassis - it handles just as well without in real terms, potentially slightly better even on rougher surfaces.
Any questions, just ask
With the split rear seats (Standard on 'full-fat' + Gordini/Silverstone models, it's a normal bench on the Cup) there is a decent amount of rear space, especially for the size of the car, with the seats all the way back - I've had people up to 6'4 in the back of mine in relative comfort.
With the seats slid forward, the boot is again, impressive for the size of the car. Enough for a week away easily.
It is quite a cleverly packaged car, in that it has impressive space for such a small footprint, however it is always going to be a slight compromise - you can't have loads of rear legroom and a large boot at the same time.
Isofix is also standard on the full-fats.
Mine is going this week (No, not a plug for a sale, part exchanged) after a little over 2 years, it's been a cracking little car and it is so so agile. I've averaged around 36-37mpg out of mine though on the owners club a lot of people report less.
The ride is firm but well damped, as you're looking at the Gordini which comes with 17's as standard, I'd actually advise against the Cup chassis - it handles just as well without in real terms, potentially slightly better even on rougher surfaces.
Any questions, just ask
+1 the previous poster.
You can slide just one rear seat forward, whilst leaving the other back, optimising rear legroom and giving good boot space at the same time. The rear seats also flip up separately, with red metal levers that sit flush with the boot floor, if you need even more room. Its a very practical car, given its size. I don't know if you are buying new or used, but if its new, hangfire for now, as Renault are in the process of some substantial changes to their smaller cars for 2012.
You can slide just one rear seat forward, whilst leaving the other back, optimising rear legroom and giving good boot space at the same time. The rear seats also flip up separately, with red metal levers that sit flush with the boot floor, if you need even more room. Its a very practical car, given its size. I don't know if you are buying new or used, but if its new, hangfire for now, as Renault are in the process of some substantial changes to their smaller cars for 2012.
matty_doh said:
I've averaged around 36-37mpg out of mine though on the owners club a lot of people report less.
I am one of those who report less haha, over a 1 and a half week 3,200 mile euro hoon, I got about 30/1mpg. But this did include lots of Alpine passes and lots and lots of autobahn driving. Both I'm sure absolutely killed the average mpg. It really could do with a 5th gear. As has been said, if you just have one young'urn then I'd say it would be fine its pretty versatile in the back, lots of leg room OR lots of boot space, just not huge reserves of either if you want to use both at the same time, that's the only issue.
As has also been said, its a cracking little car, handles fantastically and hasn't failed to put a smile on my face pretty much every journey. It's short comings are by far outweighed by its achievements.
BTW, the cup suspension is rather firm, especially on the 40 profile rubber. If a jiggly ride doesn't bother you, it's an absolute must. If you prefer some comfort and then the odd hoon, I'd go for the standard guise with bigger profile rubber and a slightly smoother ride.
It is rather a raw car compared to other new stuff, (quite loud inside and could do with a 6th gear etc), but don't let this put you off, it absolutely oozes fun and character.
Oh and
80quattro said:
"but if its new, hangfire for now, as Renault are in the process of some substantial changes to their smaller cars for 2012.
very true, but... look at it 
Doesn't get much better than this IMO...
Edited by Tuna44 on Wednesday 14th December 16:21
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