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From the car’s launch, Renault Sport Technologies will offer every customer a service that is unique in the hot hatch segment: Renault Sport Experience driving tuition. This driver training course reinforces Renault’s credentials as a socially responsible company and is available in several European countries. It teaches new buyers how to handle their new hot hatch, so they can get maximum enjoyment from Renault Sport’s cars in total safety.

The Twingo Renault Sport range is simple and attractive: sporty looks, a 133hp 1.6 litre 16V engine and a choice of two chassis (Sport or Cup). The car can be customized to every driver’s taste: exterior and interior Renault Sport detailing is available, along with a multimedia connection point.

The start of sales will be later communicated.

Renault Sport Experience, socially responsible driver training…

With its sharp looks, punchy engine and capable chassis, there’s no doubting Twingo Renault Sport’s fun-to-drive, sporty character. Competitive pricing (€15,601 in France) means that the car will be the entry point to the Renault Sport range for a new group of customers. Our predictions indicate that nearly half of potential buyers are under 30 years of age. To support these customers buying their first hot hatch, Renault Sport is offering every client in several European markets a service that is completely unique in this segment: the Renault Sport Experience. Highly-trained instructors will train Twingo Renault Sport drivers in safe driving techniques (position of hands on the steeringwheel, driving lines, braking, management of the ABS and ESP, etc.).

… which combines driving enjoyment and safety

Renault Sport Experience driver training has two main priorities:

o Experiencing the Renault Sport thrill
The Renault Sport Experience scheme aims to tap into the shared passion of new buyers, by helping them to experience the Renault Sport thrill. This course will train customers to:
• enjoy driving a hot hatch on a closed circuit,
• make the most of the car’s handling,
• use the electronic driving aids for improved safety.

o Total control
Renault has been the benchmark in automotive safety for more than fifty years, and is now acting to improve the on-road behaviour of its customers. Renault Sport Experience forms part of this initiative. To ensure Twingo Renault Sport customers drive responsibly and calmly, this training course will teach them about:
• Driving enjoyment from aspects other than speed,
• Safety of the driver, passengers and other road users,
• Driving satisfaction gained from driving well and behaving well.

Endorsed by Romain Grosjean

The Renault Sport Experience is endorsed by Romain Grosjean. Having served his apprenticeship in the Renault Driver Development programme (RDD), he is now a test driver for the ING Renault F1 Team. At 22 years of age, he has already won titles in Formula Renault 1600, Formula Renault 2000 and the F3 Euroseries, as well as recently winning the GP2 Asia Series. Grosjean is ranked among the favourites for this year's European GP2 championship, and embodies the values Renault is seeking to promote with its driver training programme: excellent driving standards with a responsible attitude. He proves that it’s possible to be young and passionate about sports driving while remaining socially responsible, both on track and on the road. He has helped design the contents of the theoretical and practical components of the course, and is the signatory of the completion certificates awarded to each driver.

Twingo Renault Sport, an appealing, straightforward range

This compact hot hatch completes the Renault Sport range, alongside Clio and Mégane Renault Sport. It is attractively priced, at just €15,600 in France, which includes 'Renault Sport Experience' driving tuition (for a supplement of €1 in France), Twingo Renault Sport emits 165g of CO2/km. In the context of the French pollution bonus/penalty scheme, the car is among the best performing in its segment, incurring a penalty of just €200.

This hot hatch sets the standard in terms of comfort and versatility. In France, the car is fitted with independent, sliding rear seats as standard (on the sports chassis with 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels).

To satisfy the most demanding driving enthusiasts, Twingo Renault Sport is also available with a Cup chassis. This chassis is available with 17-inch Dark Anthracite alloys wheels and, in France, a rear bench seat (which can be removed or folded), all of which generates a weight saving of 20kg.

Twingo Renault Sport also premieres a new Renault Sport body colour which recalls that of Twingo Concept: Altica Grey. Three other metallic paint finishes are available (Pearlescent Black, Extreme Blue, Platine Grey), plus one non-metallic finish (Vif Red).

A hot hatch for everybody’s taste

From launch, Twingo Renault Sport will be available with a wide range of options to suit every customer’s taste. Renault Sport graphics can be applied to the front quarter panels, the rear bumper and can even to the key housing. Inspired by the chequered flag design, these dynamic graphics evoke the world of motor sport. The newcomer also features latest-generation communications technology: hands-free Bluetooth telephone controls and an audio connection box which permits drivers to connect an MP3 player or iPod® in total safety.

Driver tuition programme endorsed by Romain Grosjean: Renault Sport Experience

The programme is composed of classroom-based theory components, and practical components on track:
o Technical introduction to Twingo Renault Sport
o Safety rules, see and be seen, calculating safe distances,
o Environmentally responsible driving
o Driving position
o Position of hands on the steeringwheel
o Weight transfer, traction and handling,
o Grip,
o Braking,
o Driving lines and cornering.

A completion certificate is awarded at the end of the session. In France, the course is available to Twingo Renault Sport buyers for just €1, and for €500 euros for owners of a Renault Sport vehicle.

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