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Renault plan to bring the £17,000 Twingo E-Tech to the UK if there is enough interest (Image: Jack Mortimer)
Renault has revealed that it could be bringing a revived version of one of its most famous models to the UK, offering a cute appearance and particularly low price.
As the French company prepares to begin taking orders for the trendy 5 E-Tech in the UK, Renault used the Brussels Motor Show to share more information on the upcoming Twingo E-Tech.
A five-door city car that is due to launch in 2026, the new Twingo will be Renault's most affordable electric model, with prices expected to start at under €20,000 (£16,900).
As a result, the Twingo will comfortably undercut similarly-sized rivals such as the Citroen E-C3, BYD Dolphin, and Vauxhall Corsa-e, whilst only being around £2,000 more than the smaller Dacia Spring.
Whilst Renault has yet to officially confirm plans that the model will be sold in the UK, Renault Brand Director Fabrice Cambolive recently stated that it could be imported if sales of the brand's other electric models are strong.
The concept gets plenty of its inspiration from the original Renault Twingo, launched in 1993 (Image: Jack Mortimer)
Based on the appearance of the original Renault Twingo, built from 1993 to 2007, the prototype of the new model is particularly cute - featuring semi-circular front and rear lights and a particularly sloped front bonnet.
However, in contrast to the 1990s original, the new Twingo features five doors and particularly flared rear wheel arches, which could help to improve grip when handling at high speed.
Other features in the unusual prototype include three markings on the bonnet, replacing small air vents in the original, and a set of circular door handles that light up when the vehicle is unlocked.
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Inside, the Twingo E-Tech features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, patterned seats, and a glass roof (Image: Renault Group)
Whilst most superminis of the 1990s were extremely basic, the new Renault Twingo E-Tech is set to offer particularly high levels of standard equipment for the money, including the same 10.1-inch touchscreen seen in other models.
Other features include magnetic front headrests that can be used to mount a smartphone holder on, and plenty of natural light from the glass roof and seat adjustment controls inspired by the wheels of a skateboard.
However, there are still plenty of nods to the original throughout the interior, including a set of patterned seats, tactile rotary controls for the air conditioning, and a red translucent bubble to activate the hazard lights.
Currently, Renault have yet to share much information on the Twingo E-Tech's powertrain, however it is likely to offer a 22kWh battery pack - with motoring experts predicting a range of around 170 miles per charge.
As a result, the Twingo will not be quite as practical as a Vauxhall Corsa-E, Volkswagen ID.3, and Mini Cooper Electric, but still superior to the Leapmotor T03 and Dacia Spring.
Whilst drivers still have a while to wait before the Renault Twingo E-Tech goes on sale, the company has recently announced that the larger 5 E-Tech will soon be available to order in the UK for £22,995.
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