'012 Renault Twizy Autocar preview - I don't like the future any more - General

[url]http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/renault-twizy-electric-car-video-review/[/url] [img]http://imgkk.com/i/_ez7.jpg[/img] [release]Autocar got its hands on the 2012 Renault Twizy and took the opportunity to put the electric scooter-cum-city car through its paces. The two-seat runabout isn't due until March, 2012, when it'll hit the streets of Europe hoping to be the next big thing in the microcar segment. While the diminutive Renault may look like a glorified golf cart, and manages a lowly 47-mph top speed, it picks up with gusto and handles well, thanks to its mass being concentrated close to the ground. As you may imagine for a car of its size, it zips around a tight cone course with no issues. Couple the Twizy's impressive dynamics with an 80-mile range, and you have a viable scooter alternative for those who just can't stand the incessant buzzing of a 50cc engine. The chances of the Twizy ever arriving in the States is nil, thanks to its microscopic girth and limited range. Head to Autocar to see the review for yourself.[/release]

I approve of this automobile [editline]8th May 2011[/editline] cue the Twizy racing series

I'd rather have a smart.

Why can't it just look like a car.

[QUOTE=TheMourge;29698351]I'd rather have a smart.[/QUOTE] a guy at work got a smart with a compressor horn he makes alot of people shit their pants

[QUOTE=Pringles.;29699094]Why can't it just look like a car.[/QUOTE] Exactly. I've never understood why the smaller the car is, the less traditional it looks. Get rid of all those dumb curves and wacky feature placement and shape, and make it look halfway normal, damn.

Looks like a tall go cart. It could be fun as a golf cart replacement. But that's about it imo.

Old people around here have been driving what are basically high-powered golf carts like that for the past decade, though that Renault has a higher top speed.

As far as small cars go, I'd still rather drive my VW. Keep trying, Renault.

Imagine having and accident with that hitting a Hummer or a Truck at 120km/h.

[QUOTE=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH;29697036]scooter-cum-city car [/QUOTE] aaaaahahahahhahahahhahaha immature jokes aside, there's no way I would be seen driving that.

I don't want cars to stop looking like cars :saddowns:

you gotta stop living in the past, cars stopped generally being boring boxes ages ago

[QUOTE=rampageturke 2;29723226]you gotta stop living in the past, cars stopped generally being boring boxes ages ago[/QUOTE] You mean started being boring blobs about twenty five years ago.

hey hey just sayin you got to accept cars aren't going to look like they used to because of all the safety stuff and road laws, boring blobs or not

[QUOTE=rampageturke 2;29725319]hey hey just sayin you got to accept cars aren't going to look like they used to because of all the safety stuff and road laws, boring blobs or not[/QUOTE] You can have a safe, small car that looks decent. [editline]9th May 2011[/editline] I just haven't seen a modern example of one yet.

[QUOTE=ThatHippyMan;29726612]You can have a safe, small car that looks decent. [editline]9th May 2011[/editline] I just haven't seen a modern example of one yet.[/QUOTE] I quite like the Ford Fiesta, actually.

I'd take a Geo Metro over that abomination any day.

If I had to choose a ultra small vehicle over a conventional car, I'd just pick a motorcycle. I'd get more than 80 miles of range, faster, smaller, cheaper, and I don't have to drive that... thing.

I'd rather walk

And that is a... car?. [editline]12th May 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Super_Noodle;29728874]I'd take a Geo Metro over that abomination any day.[/QUOTE] I'd take THE metro over it, any day.

[QUOTE=SilverDragon619;29778041]I'd rather walk[/QUOTE]

You know what, it'd be a very interesting candidate for a busa swap though