FANS of small company cars will like the look of the new range-topping Renault Twingo Dynamique S TCe 90.
It features the previously optional Sport Pack of exterior styling and interior trim as standard and is powered by the 90 hp 0.9-litre TCe turbocharged petrol engine fitted to the former top model, the Dynamique TCe 90.
Standard features unique to the Dynamique S include aluminium pedals, red/black part leather upholstery and a red interior touch pack. The exterior lines are set off by 16-inch sport diamond-cut alloy wheels, matt black side decals and an exterior touch pack in red, with white as a no-cost option.
The red interior touch pack adds stylish finishing touches to the steering wheel, centre console and air vents
The red interior touch pack adds stylish finishing touches to the steering wheel, centre console and air vents, while the exterior touch pack does the same for the front grille insert, door mirrors and side door protectors.
The Dynamique S also comes with LED daytime running lights, front foglamps, electric heated door mirrors, cruise control, a lane departure warning system, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift knob, air conditioning and white instrument backlighting. As with every new Twingo, it has electric power steering, electric front windows, a trip computer and gearchange indicator, a lane-change function for the indicators and automatic activation of the rear screen wiper when reverse gear is selected.
Practicality is ensured by the unique-in-segment folding front passenger seat and a split-folding two-seat rear bench. The safety equipment includes Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Brake Assist and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
The 0.9-litre TCe turbocharged engine develops 90 hp at 5,500 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 2,500 rpm, sufficient for 0-62 mph acceleration in 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 103 mph. while claiming 65.7 mpg combined cycle consumption thanks to Start & Stop technology as standard. And with CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km it’s in VED Band A for free road fund licence.
Fuel economy can be improved by up to 10 per cent by making full use of the gearshift indicator, the Renault Driving eco2 feature incorporated within the R & GO® or R-Link connectivity systems and the in-built ECO switch, which alters the throttle mapping and air conditioning power.
The Twingo Dynamique S is available in Crystal White, Diamond Black or Flame Red paint colours and is available to order now, with first deliveries expected in April 2015 costing £12,545 on the road.