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Renault has chosen the 2006 Paris Motor Show to unveil Twingo Concept. Powered by the new turbocharged 1.2 16V TCE (Turbo Control Efficiency) 100 engine, the car also boasts a host of multimedia features and a high level of equipment.

At only 3.6 metres long, Twingo Concept appeals to customers who have a taste for both attractive, sporty small cars and new communication technologies.

The shape of the indicators in the headlamp units echo the chequered flag-based graphics of the bodywork which flow along the car's pearl-blue sides to subtly suggest speed. The foglamps are flanked by air intakes to cool the powerful disc brakes covered by 17-inch, dark chrome wheels picked out in Renault yellow.

At the rear, the chromed twin exhaust tailpipe and air extractor take their inspiration from Clio Renaultsport 197, while the new Renault badge nestles on the wide hatch, the lower part of which is flanked by "high-tech" rear lights.

Underneath the short but stylish bonnet is the new TCE 100 petrol engine chosen to power Twingo Concept. This 1.2-litre turbocharged engine delivers maximum power of 100hp at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 145Nm at 3,000rpm, while its exceptional efficiency combines response, power and environmental-friendliness.r.

Twingo Concept’s sophisticated, young and high-tech cabin marks a stark contrast with its sporty exterior and takes occupants into a world of mobile sound. Its wide panoramic glass sunroof and two pillarless doors ensure a bright interior that brings out the qualities of its uncluttered, high-tech dashboard.

The central part of the dashboard has an analogue speedometer which sits above a 15-inch retractable, folding monitor which, for safety reasons, can only be deployed when the car is at a standstill. Behind this screen are all the functions of a computer that permit passengers to log on to the Internet, while a web cam is incorporated into the screen to remain in visual contact with the outside world.