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December 9, 2008
RENAULT TWINGO dCi 85 eco
ENHANCED PERFORMANCE, LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION
Building on the success of Twingo, which stands out as the best-selling car of its category in France and one of its category's three best-sellers in Europe, Renault has extended the city car's catalogue of diesel engines to include the dCi 85. Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 combines enhanced performance and driving pleasure with low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It joins the range alongside the dCi 65, delivering additional power (+20hp/15kW) and torque (200Nm, up 40Nm), yet CO2 emissions are a mere 104g/km, equivalent to combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0 litres/100km. The dCi 85 engine is available for both the Dynamique and GT versions of Twingo and sales are due to start in France on January, with prices starting from 14,850.
Performance and punch Given the high proportion that dCi engines account for regarding its A- and B-segment sales in Europe (49% of Renault sales in these categories since January 2008), Renault has decided to extend its line-up of diesel engines for Twingo to include the dCi 85. Compared with the dCi 65, the dCi 85 represents a power increase of 20hp (15kW) to 85hp (62kW) at 3,750rpm. It is also equipped with a low inertia turbo which offers response and motoring enjoyment from low engine speeds in all traffic situations. Peak torque is also in the high bracket for an A-segment vehicle at 200Nm (18.9mkg) which is available from 1,750rpm. This 1,461cc powerplant features second-generation 1,600-bar common-rail injection which guarantees even more precise control of combustion quality and fuel consumption. Last but not least, the dCi 85 engine is widely acclaimed for its fuel efficiency and acoustic performance, thanks notably to its flexible flywheel which filters out the effects of acyclic movements. The dCi 85 engine joins Twingo's existing range of five engines: - four petrol engines: the 1.2 60hp, the 1.2 16V 75hp, the TCe 100 (Twingo GT only) and the 1.6 16V 133hp (Twingo Renault Sport only). - one diesel engine: the dCi 65.
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Low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions The dCi 85 has already been widely praised under the bonnet of Clio, Modus and Mgane, and today it ensures an unrivalled trade-off between performance and low fuel consumption at an affordable price in the case of Twingo dCi 85. Indeed, CO2 emissions are a low 104g/km, which is equivalent to combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0 litres/100km. Not only is this respectful of the environment but it also makes the car more economical to run for its owner. Such a low level of CO2 emissions enables customers to benefit, too, from the different 'eco' incentives that have been introduced in certain European countries. These can vary from 700 in France to 15% of the purchase price in Belgium, in addition to which habitants of the latter's Wallonia region can benefit from a further reduction of 1,000. Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 complies with all three of the criteria necessary to qualify for the Renault eco2 hallmark.
Suspension engineered for driving pleasure The dCi 85 engine brings out the best in Twingo's punchy performance credentials thanks to the model's sound, balanced chassis which ensures safe, sprightly and comfortable handling. Indeed, Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 is as enjoyable to drive in and about town as it is on longer journeys, while the GT version provides a sportier ride which in no way detracts from the car's inherent outstanding comfort.

Exceptionally practical Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 is available in two versions: Dynamique and GT (depending on market). These two equipment levels both feature a specific dynamic front bumper, while the GT version is recognizable by its satin-finish grey lip spoiler and chrome exhaust tail-pipe. Twingo dCi 85 features independent, sliding rear seats which ensure unmatched cabin space, comfort and modularity for the A segment.
Twingo, market leader in France and one of the three best-selling cars of its category in Europe Launched in June 2007, Twingo is available in 18 west-European countries and its sales continue to grow in Europe. With a total of 108,000 cars sold since January 2008, Twingo's share of the west-European market is almost 10%, which is double the same figure for 2006. Sales have effectively increased by 55% in the course of the year's first 10 months, while the segment itself has grown by 17%. Twingo equally stands out as the uncontested leader of its segment in France with a share of 30%.
Twingo is also turning its attention to international markets and the month of November saw its introduction into both Japan and South Africa. Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 prices (in France, price-list 2177) - Dynamique: 14,850 - GT: 15,700

Equipment list (France)

Dynamique = Front and side front airbags, Manual climate control, Rev-counter, Power steering, Height-adjustable driver's seat and steeringwheel, Electric front windows, Independent sliding rear seats with headrests, Body colour electric exterior mirrors, Look Pack (dynamic bumper and black headlamp masks), Foglamps, 40W radio-CD with fingertip remote control and incorporated display.
GT = Dynamique equipment level, plus: GT chassis, Body colour side protective mouldings, GT sill, Satin-finish grey rear lip spoiler, Rain and light sensors, Chrome exhaust tail-pipe, Ashtray and cigarette lighter, 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels, One-touch front electric windows, Radio-CD with MP3 playback, Extra-tinted rear glass, Leather steeringwheel and gear lever knob.
Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 options (prices in France): Curtain airbags: 250, Removable ashtray (Dynamique version): 30 (standard on Twingo GT), Automatic climate control: 380, ESP: 300, 15-inch aluminium alloy wheels (Dynamique version): 500 (standard on Twingo GT), Metallic paint: 400, Radio-CD with MP3 playback and remote display (Dynamique version): 120 (standard on GT version), Cruise control with speed limiter: 250, Forward-tipping front passenger seatback to form table: 150, Electric opening panoramic sunroof: 700, Extra-tinted rear glass (Dynamique version): 200 (standard on GT).

Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2 accessories (prices in France): Dashboard mat (charcoal, blue or green): 32, Organizer Box (charcoal, blue or green): 22, Bluetooth * hands-free telephone controls: 320 (including fitment), Parrot 3100V2 hands-free kit: 220 (including fitment), Audio Connexion Box*: 219 (including fitment), Nomade Takara GP39 3DV2 GPS: 199, Personalized key housings: 9, A wide range of exterior decorative graphics (chequer, white stripes, tattoo, poppy,
* subject to compatibility with the radio

etc.).

Technical data Renault Twingo dCi 85 eco2
ENGINE Type Transmission Renault eco signature Depollution standard Displacement (cc) Bore x stroke (mm) Number of cylinders / valves Compression ratio
K9K Five-speed manual gearbox Yes Euro 4 1,x 80.(in-line) / 8 17.9:1
Maximum power kW EEC (hp DIN, to nearest whole figure), at (rpm) Maximum torque Nm CEE, at (rpm) Injection Fuel type Catalytic converter GEARBOX Type Number of forward speeds Speed at 1,000rpm in 1st gear in 2nd gear in 3rd gear in 4th gear in 5th gear TYRES Tyres
62 (85) at 3,at 1,750 Direct, common-rail + multiinjection Diesel Standard JR5 8.69 15.82 24.51 33.34 42.83 Dynamique: 175/70 R14 GT: 185/55 R15
PERFORMANCE CdA 0.680 Top speed (kph) 180 0-100kph (s) 11.00 400m standing start (s) 17.60 1,000m standing start (s) 33.10 FUEL CONSUMPTION (litres/100km, 99/100/CE) CO2 emissions (g/km) 104 Urban cycle 4.8 Extra-urban cycle 3.5 Combined cycle 4.0 FUEL TANK Fuel tank capacity (litres) 40 WEIGHT (kg) Unladen kerb weight 980 Unladen kerb weight front 635 Unladen kerb weight rear 345 Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1,420 Gross train weight (GTW) 1,770

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November 2, 2010
RENAULT EXTENDS ITS GORDINI LINE-UP
The appeal of Twingo Gordini R.S. and Clio Gordini R.S. to a younger, but also more feminine market has seen sales of Renault Sport models grow. To build on this success, Renault has decided to extend its catalogue of 'French Touch' cars with the introduction of Twingo Gordini which slots into the Twingo range instead of the GT version. Twingo Gordini targets motorists who are looking for a combination of French style and great dynamics. In addition to its Gordini cues, the newcomer boasts a particularly well-appointed interior. Twingo Gordini marks the availability of unprecedented equipment for the Twingo range, including new sports seats with additional lateral support and 15-inch diamond-effect wheels (depending on market). The options list also includes Gordini-badged blue and black leather* upholstery. Twingo Gordini will be marketed across most of Europe. Order books for the TCe 100hp version are already open in France, with prices starting from 14,800. A NEW ADDITION TO THE SUCCESSFUL GORDINI LINE-UP The Gordini range is Renault's modern take on Gordini's world which is appealing to an increasing number of motorists who want a car with a truly exclusive temperament. In a matter of months, Renault has successfully applied its French Touch hallmark to its sporty R.S. versions. The French Touch hallmark has boosted sales of Renault Sport models: o With a market share of almost 25 percent of the five main European countries (up five points), Twingo RS is the second best-selling hot hatch, while Clio R.S. is second in its class thanks to a market share of 20.1 percent (up four points). o This success is due to the new Gordini versions which account for around twothirds of Twingo R.S. sales and one-third of Clio R.S. sales in Europe.
* Bovine leather seat fronts, cushions, backs and head rests; other parts upholstered in coated fabric.
Emergence of a community: Gordini's bespoke Facebook page already has more than 28,000 fans, while the iPhone application has been downloaded more than 115,000 times. The Facebook community's profile differs from that of the conventional R.S. models, in that it is more feminine (twice as many lady fans) and is an average 15 years younger.
French Touch appeal: nine customers in ten choose the blue livery, while only one percent of buyers order the car without its white stripes. These statistics point to the draw of the Gordini versions' livery and the timeless appeal of their looks. The Gordini line-up has enabled Renault to extend its reach to a younger, more feminine audience, with Twingo R.S.'s market share up by five percentage points in the 30/40 age group and by two points with regard to lady buyers.
Renault has decided to extend the range with the launch of Twingo Gordini which is poised to reinforce the image of the brand's small city car. The new French Touch version replaces Twingo GT and targets customers looking for a dynamic vehicle with sporty looks. It also provides Twingo buyers looking for chic, sporty styling with a chance to profit from the Gordini name. TIMELESS STYLING CUES Exterior Gordini features: o A Malte Blue metallic finish incorporating the two legendary white Gordini stripes plus matching white styling details and accessories (foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings, rear spoiler). Pearlescent Black and Glacier White versions are also available. In the case of the latter, the styling details and accessories are picked out in Cold Metal Grey. Interior Gordini features: o o o o o o o o Mixed leather*/fabric upholstery with embroidered Gordini badging and visible white stitching. Blue leather* door trim inserts with visible white stitching. Blue leather-trimmed** steering wheel with visible stitching and two white stripes to indicate the straight ahead position. Blue rev-counter with white background and bezel. Blue metal 'Gordini' gear lever knob and blue leather** gear lever bellows. Leather*-trimmed dashboard cowl with visible stitching. Black lacquer-finish centre console. Aluminium pedal pads.

With regard to equipment, Twingo Gordini delivers the best of the Twingo range, including manual or automatic climate control (depending on market), cruise control with speed limiter, 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback and Bluetooth connectivity (hands-free calls, voice recognition, audio streaming) and independent sliding rear seats.
* coated fabric ** split leather
Twingo Gordini can also be ordered with features previously unavailable for Twingo GT, including Renault Sport-type seats with additional lateral support, mixed blue and black upholstery and even blue or black diamond-effect wheels (depending on market). Leather upholstery, which wasn't available for Twingo GT either, figures on the list of options, too. PUNCHY ENGINES AND LOW CO2 EMISSIONS Twingo Gordini is available with a choice of two feisty Euro5-compliant engines: With the punchy, responsive TCe 100 engine under the bonnet, Twingo Gordini delivers dynamic performance and is great fun to drive. The particulate filter-equipped dCi 85 diesel engine provides an exceptional compromise between driving enjoyment and affordable running costs. Thanks to CO2 emissions of just 100g/km, Twingo Gordini dCi 85 will qualify for the French state's 500 'eco' subsidy when order books for this version open on January 2, 2011. Twingo Gordini combines chic and sporty styling, dynamic on-road performance and low CO2 emissions which permit it to qualify for the Renault eco signature. Markets: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia. AVAILABLE COLOURS Two metallic finishes: Malte Blue and Pearlescent Black. One non-metallic finish: Glacier White (delivered with Cold Metal Grey styling details and stripes).
PRICES AND ENGINES (French market)
Price list 2182 (November 2, 2010)
TCe 100 Renault eco Tax-paid price CO2 emissions French state 'eco' subsidy 14,800 132g/km -
dCi 85 Renault eco 16,550 100g/km 500
Saving to the customer over the GT version: 3.7 percent.
EQUIPMENT LIST (French market) Exterior: Glacier White finish with Cold Metal Grey 'Gordini stripes' (over bonnet, roof and tailgate) 15-inch black diamond-effect Turini alloy wheels Specific front and rear bumpers with black crossbar Cold Metal Grey foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and sports spoiler Extra-tinted rear glass Gordini Series badging on the sides

Carefully-appointed, 'French Touch' interior: Blue and black Gordini-badged leather*/fabric upholstery Blue leather* door trim inserts with visible stitching Blue and black leather-trimmed** steering wheel, with two white stripes indicating the 'straight ahead' position Blue leather** gear lever bellows and Gordini-badged metal gear lever knob Blue rev-counter housing with white background and bezel Black lacquer-finish centre console Dark-charcoal leather-trimmed* dashboard cowl with specific visible stitching Aluminium pedal pads
Plus Twingo range-topping equipment: Specific new sports seats with additional lateral support New 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, steering wheel-mounted remote controls and Bluetooth (hands-free calls, voice recognition, audio streaming) and RCA connectivity Manual climate control Cruise control with speed limiter Independent sliding rear seats with head rests

OPTIONS (French market)

Blue and black Gordini leather* upholstery 15-inch blue diamond-effect Turini wheels Metallic paint Not equipped with 'Gordini stripes' (stripes removed from bonnet, roof and tailgate) Glass panoramic opening sunroof** Automatic climate control 80W radio-CD with MP3 playback, steering wheel-mounted remote control, and Bluetooth and Plug&Music connectivity Gordini-badged carpet mats ESC** Spare wheel

420 No charge 300 80

* Bovine leather seat fronts, cushions, backs and head rests; other parts upholstered in coated fabric. ** with TCe 100 version.
REMINDER OF COMPLETE TWINGO RANGE AND PRICES (French market)
Access 1.2 LEV 16V eco Euro5 1.2 16V Quickshift* Euro5 TCe 100 eco Euro5 dCi 75 eco Euro5 dCi 85 eco Euro5 8,190

Authentique 10,350

Expression 10,950

Rip Curl 12,650 13,350

Gordini

Initiale 14,500 15,200

14,800 12,200 12,800 14,500 16,550**

15,500

17,250
* robotised gearbox ** goes on sale on January 2, 2011
Media contact: Jean-Marc PINEL / jean-marc.pinel@renault.com High-resolution photos of Twingo Gordini can be downloaded from www.media.renault.com > Media Library > Passenger Cars > Twingo