Renaultsport Twingo 133 Phase II

2012 Renaultsport Twingo

The much serious version of the recently facelifted version of the Renault Twingo II, the Renaultsport Twingo 133 Phase II, is somewhat bonkers to drive but still not enough to catch up the ferry like what Jeremy Clarkson happened on one episode of Top Gear. Now you may be probably wandering that with this new version, would Jeremy Clarkson's doing the same mistake or misadventure that he done with the old pre-facelifted model? Unfortunately, I can't tell that unless the producers would read my memo and do a "take 2" on the sensible Twingo test, using the facelifted Renaultsport Twingo.

Anyway, for this minor change, the Renaultsport Twingo 133 has a new aggressive face and some new rear lamps to make it more sleek and sporty. If someone say, "Is it green?", just say "No, it's Yellow". Oops, some Top Gear reference on it. Anyway, it comes with a F1-style front splitter, the same way as the Renaultsport Clio (Lutecia) 200. This look recalls Renault's success in Formula 1 and overall, it enhances some aerodynamics.

Under the hood, it comes with a non-turbocharged 1.6L engine that produces 133PS of power and 160Nm of torque. In a normal Sport chassis, it has better road handling but if you went for the Cup chassis, you should know that you've stripped out the airconditioning and audio in favor of lowered ride height and sharper handling. This was made to be more serious and it really has no sense of humor...well almost because it was made to be 99% serious.

Renualt Twingo Gordini RS

2012 Renaultsport Twingo Gordini

2012 Renaultsport Twingo Gordini interior

The new Renaultsport Twingo Gordini adds some style for the sportiest compact car offered for the serious but fun enthusiasts. With the exclusive "Bleu Malte" exterior color, Gordini stripes, 17-inch diamond-effect black wheels, unique interior, and climate control, this variant is all about being unique, being glorious, being Gordini.

My Comment:
With the facelifted Twingo Renaultsport, I should explain that this compact is getting more and more serious but all I want now is the second chapter of Jeremy Clarkson's sensible Twingo test using this new Twingo RenaultSport but the result may end up the same, as in, it won't be catching up through the departing ferry. Of course, most of you said I said that much because this Twingo RS is all about being bonkers. Bonkers to look at, bonkers to feel at, and bonkers to drive at and that is why you should.

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