[2] The original Twingo was launched in April 1993, was sold in European LHD markets until August 2007, and received intermediate restylings in 1998, 2000, and 2004.

It was notably similar to the original Honda Today in design, including the overall shape and the headlamps partially set into the front bumper.

Le Quément stretched the original prototype and added an unconventional front-end layout resembling a "smile".

[8] The Twingo I's electronic, centrally mounted instrument panel had a speedometer, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, and trip recorder controlled via a stalk-located button.

The rear seat featured a sliding mechanism to enable either increased boot space or more rear-seat legroom.

Euro NCAP results: In April 1993, the Twingo launched with only one trim level, and four exterior colours: coral red, Indian yellow, coriander green, and ultramarine blue.

In June 1994, new exterior colours were introduced along with minor interior changes, as well as optional electric windows and mirrors, and locks with remote keyless entry.

As a result of Renault's purchase of interest, Yanase cancelled its licensing contract with Renault in the spring of 2000, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd took over as the sole licensee, hence sales of the Twingo I in Japan were transferred from Yanase Store locations to Nissan Red Stage Store locations.

The Renault logo was fitted to the boot lid, side rubbing strips were added, and a new range of exterior colours launched.

[16] A French company, Lormauto, presented at the 2022 Paris Motor Show a kit to transform the Renault Twingo 1 into a fully electric car.

[17] After presenting an initial concept at the 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile, Renault debuted the production Twingo II at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show with French market trim levels named Authentique, Expression, Initiale, Dynamique, and GT.

[19] In January 2008, Renault debuted the Twingo Renaultsport 133,[20] with a new 133 PS (98 kW; 131 hp) 1,598 cc engine, at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.

[21] In July 2011, Renault debuted a facelifted Twingo II at the Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring a design language subsequently used on their entire range[22] and offering revised fascias, as well as redesigned front and rear light clusters.

[23] On series 14, episode four of Top Gear, presenter Jeremy Clarkson road tested the Twingo 133 on Belfast streets and barrel rolled upside down through a sewage tunnel.

Euro NCAP results:[31] The third generation Renault Twingo debuted in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show[37] in a five-door,[38] rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.

[42] In March 2010, Renault and Daimler, as part of their existing partnership, announced "Project Edison", a collaboration aimed at conceiving a shared platform for small city cars to be used by both companies.

[43][44] The Edison platform was designed from the start for mounting either an internal combustion engine or an electric motor as the main power source.

[51][55][56] In November 2016 a more powerful version of the petrol engine, the TCe 110, arrived for the sporting Twingo GT model.

"[61] Auto Express and its sister publication CarBuyer scored it four out of five stars, praising its manoeuvrability, design, and rear passenger space but criticizing its wind noise and high price compared to its rivals.

gave the car three out of five stars, saying: "The Renault Twingo mixes cheeky retro styling with genuine practicality.

According to Renault's chief designer Laurens van den Acker, the purpose of its introduction was to "break down the boundaries between the world of an object whose calling is to be in movement, the automobile, and that of furniture."

[65] The Twin'Run is a rear wheel drive hot hatch concept developed by Renault with assistance of Tork Engineering and Poclain Véhicules, unveiled in May 2013.

It is powered by a mid-mounted V6 engine with 320 hp (235 kW), coupled to a twin clutch six speed sequential gearbox and limited slip differential.

The chassis is a tubular steel frame inspired by the Mégane Trophy and Renault 5 Turbo Maxi from WRC.

(Zero Emissions) and in France as the Twingo E-Tech Électrique,[69] the first-ever electric version of its city car, in February 2020 at the Geneva Motor Show.

[73] Renault CEO Luca de Meo confirmed in 2021 the entire Twingo range would be discontinued after the third generation, driven in part by the forthcoming Euro 7 emissions standards which will be implemented in 2025.

The on-board charger, branded Caméléon, can accept AC electric supply at up to 22 kW;[70] the lithium-ion battery, with 22 kW-hr capacity, incorporates lessons learned from the Renault Zoe.

[79] The rear-mounted R80 traction motor has an output of 60 kW (80 hp) and 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft), and the car has a kerb weight of 1,112 kg (2,452 lb).

[72] The Twingo Electric was marketed against other low-cost city cars, such as the base model of the Fiat New 500,[79] as well as Volkswagen E-up!