RENAULT TWIZY

RENAULT TWIZY PRESS PACK

(www.media.renault.com) PRESS PACK MARCH 8, 2012

TAKE IT TWIZY PLUG INTO THE POSITIVE ENERGY

Renault Twizy marks the beginning of the all-electric revolution with a completely innovative two- seater design that’s protective and comfortable, fun yet daring, open and revitalising. Designed from the wheels up as an ultramobile, this impertinent newcomer is about to shake up the world of motoring! All large cities have problems with congestion, and Twizy stands out as THE urban mobility solution. Just like Twingo and Espace at the time of their launch, Twizy has anticipated motorists’ needs. And not only does it inaugurate a new vehicle architecture, but it also packs all of Renault’s DNA...

The time has come: Twizy is ready to electrify the city! As a pioneer in this area, Renault is the only manufacturer to market a unique range of affordable electric vehicles, with Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E. and, now, Twizy which will be joined at the end of this summer by ZOE. Twizy is an incredible UDO (Unidentified Driving Object) developed by Technologies and will be manufac- tured in Renault’s factory in , Spain. It will go on sale across the Renault network from March 15, 2012. With tax-paid prices starting from €6,990*, the new model is an urban transport revolution which delivers safety, comfort and free-moving mobility.

* depending on country and available tax incentives 01 03 A FREE ELECTRON IN TECHNOLOGY FROM THE THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD WORLD OF F1 02 04 100 % FUN IS ALL-INCLUSIVE! 100 % YOURS 01 Some benchmarks stand out as universal, iconic concepts which everybody copies, while others are in the process of becoming such products. Some of TWIZY, A FREE ELECTRON IN THE Renault’s strokes of genius, like Twingo, Espace and Scénic, come under the first heading. Meanwhile, with AUTOMOTIVE WORLD a head start of two or three years on its competitors, Twizy already belongs to the second category... Designed from the wheels up as a 100% electric vehi- cle aimed at urban mobility, there’s nothing to match Twizy on the market. First unveiled at the 2009 Fran- kfurt Motor Show as an avant-garde concept, Twizy is now poised to arrive in Renault showrooms later this month. Aimed equally at women and men, young people and professionals, Twizy doesn’t have a target customer per se – apart from motorists looking for a vehicle which is not only out of the ordinary but which also delivers genuine, economical and environmental- ly-respectful fun.

A unique concept for faster mobility than a car...

Yes, it’s possible to be quiet and still make a lot of noise! Twizy brings city dwellers an incredible new urban mobility solution – for one person or two up. Thanks to its ultra- compact footprint (length = 2.34m / width = 1.24m) and very low centre of gravity, Twizy can slip into the smallest of gaps and park on a dime. It takes barely six seconds to accelerate from zero to 45kph (the same performance as a 125cc scooter over a distance of 50 metres): Twizy is an incredibly effective four-wheeler! On a typical urban additional protection from both the elements and draughts. journey, it enables a time saving of 25% - including parking Meanwhile, its two dash-mounted glove boxes (3.5 and 5 – without consuming a drop of fuel. Thanks to the panora- litres, the latter lockable) are equipped with a 12V power mic visibility it offers, as well as its thin windscreen pillars, supply, and a further 31-litre stowage area is concealed open architecture, 3.4-metre turning circle and parking behind the passenger seat. aids, agility in traffic becomes a way of life.

... that’s safer than a two- or three- wheeler

The regulations that govern quadricycles are not the same as those for a car, but that didn’t stop Twizy from drawing on Renault’s exceptional expertise in the field of vehicle sa- fety. To begin with, four wheels are obviously more stable than two or three, while Twizy is equipped with disc brakes all-round and hugs the road thanks to exclusive develo- pment input from Renault Sport Technologies. Its friendly features and unusual proportions form a protective cell around two genuine seats, while the driver benefits from a front airbag and a four-point harness, plus a three-point seat belt for the passenger. Twizy’s optional doors provide 02 Twizy isn’t just about freedom of movement – it also allows owners to tread their own path when it comes to styling, too. They can choose between discreet or TWIZY, 100 % FUN trendy, dispensing with the usual cues and colours. Twizy is open to the world around it and offers a va- 100 % YOURS riety of interior styles that create individualised, visual harmony. Style is a personal thing, so customers can choose everything, from the motor to the colour, from the transparent roof to the materials. Urban With its gullwing doors and striking urban looks, Twizy is sheer class and a guaranteed head-turner…

Three finishes and four colours... Style is a personal thing

Twizy comes in a choice of three equipment levels: Urban (safety and maximum comfort, even for the entry level version), Color (high on looks and colour) and Technic a (classy black and white trim, alloy wheels and Color metallic paint as standard. To cater for restrained or more flamboyant tastes, the body can be ordered in white, black, grey or red, or even with a two-tone livery. With a selection of three trims for the Color version, the roof, optional doors, glove box lids and even seat upholstery can be specified in blue, red or green. The same applies to the diamond- effect aluminium alloy wheels which can be specified to match the same three colours (option). Last but not least, the Technic equipment level is modern down to the smal- lest details, from the carbon-fibre look on the body decals Technic to the white front seat back and anti-UV transparent roof (available as an option at a later date). Twizy: a real choice

To cover individual needs, Twizy is available with a choice of motors, one of which enables it to be driven without a driving licence: • Twizy 45 (no driving licence required, depending on na- tional legislation): 4kW (5hp), instantly available peak tor- que of 33Nm but top speed capped at 45kph, • 13kW (17hp), maximum torque of 57Nm and a top speed of 80kph. Further customisation will be possible from launch thanks to a range of comprehensive decal sets which, in addition to the different equipment levels, will permit owners to de- sign their own Twizy as a function of their personal tastes.

A raft of accessories

Hands-free telephony, a 50-litre carrier bag, a leg cover for protection against the elements, a rear parking sensor, an anti-theft alarm... Twizy can be adapted to every need and desire, proving that it’s perfectly possible to be simple yet well-designed! 03 We just don’t change at Renault! Who else but the The latest creation from Renault Sport company’s motorsport experts could have been tas- Technologies TWIZY, TECHNOLOGY FROM THE ked with the development of this forceful little vehicle? From the dyno at Renault Sport F1’s base in Viry-Châ- It didn’t take long to decide who the right people to deve- tillon to Renault Sport Technologies’ design headquar- lop the chassis were: because of Twizy’s mid-rear mounted WORLD OF F1 ters in Les Ulis, near , Renault Sport contributed engine (like Clio V6), it was the obvious choice to hand the extensively to the (silent!) birth of the company’s latest project over to a focused, lean team. The engineering of creation. From the very beginning of the concept, its its handling performance was in expert hands at Les Ulis, mission was to imagine an ultramobile for two (TWIN) south of Paris. There were no benchmarks for a concept which was both intuitive and simple to use (EASY). of this sort, but that was of little matter, since the com- Twizy took form at the heart of Renault’s motorsport bination of Renault Sport Technologies’ motorsport expe- division. From the initial briefs for the chassis and rience, the quality of its previous motorsport projects and performance characteristics which were drawn up by the team spirit in the design office and workshops did the Renault Sport Technologies, to the tuning of its mo- rest. In addition to leading 80 percent of the overall de- tor and reliability running on the same dynos as the sign work, RST was in complete charge of the car’s han- F1 team engines, Twizy’s development was in expert dling performance. Twizy also benefited extensively from hands. In addition to the strengths concealed by the Renault’s safety expertise thanks to the firm’s crash test model’s unusual forms, this distillation of technology facilities, digital design expertise and approval procedures features active and passive safety systems worthy of at the group’s Technical centre in Lardy, near Paris, not to the newcomer’s Renault heritage. Thanks to its fea- mention thousands of kilometres of real-world testing… ther weight (450kg, including batteries), to the surpri- Renault’s rigorous standards were applied to Twizy to the sing acceleration of its (13kW, 57Nm) letter, well beyond the requirements demanded by quadri- and the opportunity it offers to drive in the open air cycle legislation. without a helmet, Twizy is a unique concept that you can’t help but like – and which is poised to make its natural element – built-up areas – an even cleaner and safer place... Renault Sport F1 power for Twizy

The first Twizy prototypes were validated in the middle of 2009. Given that this was an unprecedented product with an ultra-short incubation period, as well as the little in- knew plenty about high rotational speeds (nearly 9,000rpm house experience of the chosen type of electric motor and for Twizy) and the results did justice to the reputation of limited testing resources, its development was a major Renault Sport F1: exemplary speed of response and timing challenge. Thanks to its experience of KERS (Kinetic Ener- (the entire test programme was completed ahead of the gy Recovery System), only Renault F1 had both the exper- planned date), a rich variety of expertise during the deve- tise and the available testing resources. In September, the lopment process and knowledge transfer between the en- decision was taken to test the system at Viry-Châtillon and gineering teams… Electrified by Formula 1 expertise, you to apply motorsport processes. The race team’s engineers can be sure that Twizy’s motor has got plenty of muscle! 04 TWIZY, IS ALL-INCLUSIVE !

Following the launches of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo As the company’s first quadricycle, Twizy is further evi- Z.E. in 2011, this month will see Twizy complete Re- dence of Renault’s long-standing taste for innovation. nault’s European Z.E. line-up with its own additional With a choice of two motors, three equipment levels strengths: and a long list of options and accessories, there’s a Unique looks, the agility of a two-wheeler, plus safety combination for every customer, plus a carefully-tailo- and comfort credentials worthy of a conventional car, red selection of battery lease plans (starting from €50/ A sure-footed, sprightly city car which is genuinely fun month). to drive. An affordable all-, with prices starting from €6,990 (excluding tax incentives and battery lease), An homologated urban cycle range of 100km range thanks to its 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery and braking/ deceleration energy recovery system. In real-world use, customers can expect a range of 80km by applying eco-driving principles (55km in severe conditions with repeated hard acceleration), Integrated three-metre battery charging cable compa- tible with 220V domestic power supplies for a com- plete charge in less than 3½ hours, Safety Comfort Styling URBAN • Driver front airbag • Single-speed (reducer) COLOR = • Coloured decal set for the doors and glove box lids (red, green or blue) • Four-point front safety harness • Two glove boxes on dashboard (one lockable) URBAN + • Colour roof (red, green or blue) • Three-point rear seat belt • Lidded stowage behind rear seat • Colour nubuck upholstery for front and rear seats (red, green or blue) • Disc brakes all-round • 12V power supply in glove box • White wheel trims • Lockable steering column • Comfort Pack (Twizy) • Carpet mats • Handbrake locked on when motor switched off Styling Styling Specific Z.E. equipment TECHNIC = • 13-inch diamond effect Gloss Black alloy wheels • Metallic paint • Grey wheel trims • Three-metre spiral cable at front COLOR + • White front seat shell • Specific Z.E. trip computer (total/partial distance, remaining range, eco-score) • Carbon-look decals for doors and glove-box lids • Econometer • Carbon-look roof • Z.E. Voice warning sound

TAX-PAID PRICES in France (excluding battery) RENAULT DRIVE THE CHANGE PRICE (excluding tax incentives) TWIZY 45 TWIZY

URBAN 6 990 € 7 690 € FOR 112 YEARS, WE HAVE SHARED A VISION: THAT TO BE TRULY RELEVANT, CARS MUST ALWAYS COLOR 7 290 € 7 990 € EMBODY PROGRESS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PASSION AND SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FOR EVERY- TECHNIC 7 790 € 8 490 € ONE. Options • Gullwing doors: 590 € The relationship we enjoy with drivers and passengers is founded on a simple concept: to be popular, a car must be practi- • Metallic paint (standard on TECHNIC): 250 € cal, reliable and tuned to the lifestyle and expectations of individual customers. This is why Renault, as a volume carmaker, • Comfort Pack (demister + radio pre-equipment [Twizy 45 only]): 100 € makes such a point of marketing readily affordable ‘lifestyle cars’. From its first standardised pre-war models in France to • Transparent roof (available at a later date) the launch of the world’s first range of electric vehicles, our goal has always been to put cars and mobility within the reach of as many people as possible. Today, we believe that another world can be made possible; a world where cars will no longer be a threat to the environ- ment and where it is possible to bring mobility, safety and quality… to everybody. We share this dream every day because we never forget that our passion for cars is, and always will be, our most valuable driving force. We want to give the automobile new meaning, so it can play a role more in tune with the concerns of modern society, and to ensure it always enables human progress. The Renault cars of today and tomorrow are the foundations of our drive to put sustainable mobility within everybody’s reach.

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