2009 Renault Twingo Dolce Vita review and pictures

Renault Twingo Dolce Vita review:

RENAULT INTRODUCES TWINGO DOLCE VITA

The Twingo range prolongs the pleasures associated with the holiday period with the introduction of a smart new limited edition version, Twingo Dolce Vita. The newcomer`s attractive price tag and trendy, practical appointments are a guarantee of wellbeing at the wheel.

In addition to the exclusive graphics featured on different parts of bodywork, Twingo Dolce Vita features black `Pirate` wheel trims, as well as pearlescent black exterior mirror housings and foglamp surrounds. The cabin`s bright, refined ambience is highlighted by a number of chrome details.
Twingo Dolce Vita is comfortable, too, thanks to its independent sliding rear seats and height-adjustable driver`s seat. Travelling comfort is further enhanced by features such as climate control, electrically-adjustable exterior mirrors and a Bluetooth radio-CD with MP3 playback, jack-plug and USB connectivity which allow occupants to enjoy music stored on personal MP3 players and permit safe use of mobile phones.
All versions of Twingo Dolce Vita qualify for the Renault eco² hallmark. The 1.2 16V LEV and dCi 65 engines emit 119g and 113g of CO2/km respectively, making them eligible for the `eco bonus` subsidy of €700 operated by the French state.
Twingo Dolce Vita will be released on September 12. It is only available in France. Prices start from €11,050 (with `eco bonus` deducted), which represents a saving to the customer of €600 compared with the Trend version.

ELEGANT, COMFORTABLE AND RESPECTFUL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Renault is to introduce a brand new Dolce Vita limited edition version of Twingo aimed at active lady drivers looking for a small, chic car.

Twingo Dolce Vita`s elegance immediately strikes the eye thanks to its smart exterior styling:

The same bumper as the Dynamique equipment level, black headlamp masks and foglamps.
Dolce Vita graphics on the foglamp surrounds, door pillars and door handle recesses.
Pearlescent black exterior mirror housings and foglamp surrounds, plus black `Pirate` wheel trims.
From early November, Twingo Dolce Vita will be available with a choice of two new body colours
(namely Cajou Brown and Vanille White) in addition to the existing Pearlescent Black and Glacier White.

The interior features a bright and cheerful colour scheme, including chrome buttons and interior door handles, as well as a vanity mirror for the front passenger.

Based on the Trend equipment level, Twingo Dolce Vita comes notably with the following essential comfort-related features:

Manual climate control,
Electric exterior mirrors and electric front windows,
Height-adjustable driver`s seat and steeringwheel,
Independent sliding rear seats,
Classic Radio-CD with fingertip remote control, MP3 playback, Bluetooth ® and Plug &
Music connectivity, and audio streaming (see audio connectivity section at the end of this document).

All versions of Twingo Dolce Vita qualify for the Renault eco² signature. It is available with a choice of two particularly frugal engines (1.2 LEV 16V 75 and dCi 65) which emit 119g and 113g of CO2/km respectively, making them eligible for the French state`s `eco bonus` subsidy.

Twingo Dolce Vita goes on sale exclusively in France from September 11, with prices starting from €11,050 (eco-bonus deducted).

Twingo Dolce Vita follows in the same tradition as Twingo Nokia, Twingo Night & Day, Twingo XV de France, Twingo Rip Curl and Twingo Art Collection, all of which have helped Twingo emerge as the segment`s best-selling model in France. Twingo has topped the small city car market for two years running. The model accounts for one sale in three, an increase of almost 60 per cent over 2008.

PRICES AND ENGINE RANGE (French market)

1,2 LEV 16V 75 Renault eco²
CO2 emissions 119g/km 113g/km
Price (French market) €11,050*
CO2 emissions 119g/km
Eco bonus €700 €700

dCi 65 Renault eco²
Price (French market) €12,650
CO2 emissions 113g/km
Eco bonus €700

*With `eco bonus` deducted

Twingo Dolce Vita represents a saving to the customer of €600 compared with the Trend equipment level.

EQUIPMENT LIST (French market)

Trend equipment level =
Manual climate control,
Tropic Grey interior trim and smoked grey dashboard cowling,
Light Maco upholstery,
Front airbags,
Power steering,
Electric body colour defrosting exterior mirrors,
Electric front windows,
Height-adjustable driver`s seat and steeringwheel,
Independent sliding rear seats with headrests,
Chrome buttons and interior door handles.
Dolce Vita limited edition = Trend equipment level, plus...

Specific equipment:

Look Pack: foglamps, dynamic bumper and black headlamp masks,
Dolce Vita Customization Pack: Dolce Vita graphics on the foglamp surrounds, door pillars and door handle recesses,
Black `Pirate` wheeltrims,
Pearlescent black exterior mirror housings and foglamp surrounds,
Classic radio-CD with fingertip remote control, MP3 playback, remote display, Bluetooth® telephony, audio streaming and Plug & Music connectivity on gear lever console (see audio connectivity section at the end of this document).
OPTIONS (French market) S
- Automatic climate control and automatic headlamp activation = €380
- Cruise control with speed limiter and automatic headlamp activation = €250
- Ashtray and cigarette lighter = €30
- Panoramic electric opening sunroof = €700
- Spare wheel = €70
- Metallic or pearlescent paint = €400

COLOURS (French market) S
- Metallic: Pearlescent Black, Cajou Brown*,
- Non-metallic: Glacier White, Vanille White*.
(*) available early November

CLASSIC RADIO-CD MP3 BLUETOOTH PLUG&MUSIC CONNECTIVITY

The Plug & Music terminal comprises a jack-plug socket and an iPod-compatible USB socket. Playlist information (song/artist/album) appears on the radio`s remote display and the driver can scroll through files and songs stored on the portable player using the steeringwheel-mounted remote controls.

Bluetooth® telephony enables telephone calls to be made and taken via the vehicle`s audio system.
Wireless audio streaming allows occupants to listen to and scroll through musical content stored on
Bluetooth®-compatible portable players via the vehicle`s audio system.