Twingo gets a facelift

Ahead of an official unveiling at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault has released the first image of its facelifted Twingo.

Renault Twingo (2012) Front Side

The external changes, which herald Renault’s new brand identity, are concentrated on the front of the car. There’s a larger, more prominent Renault badge and a pair of large circular fog lights that seem to have been strongly influenced by those on the Nissan Juke.

Overall, it’s a good look that certainly fixes one of the current Twingo’s problems - namely a fairly nondescript, somewhat anonymous appearance.

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