Should You Buy a Renault Twizy? 

We've had our Twizy as a commuter vehicle here in sunny Cornwall for 6 years. It gets used every day, Summer, Winter, rain or shine. It's a 2012 and we love it. Parking is never a problem.

Never did I think the day would come to see Matt in a Twizy.😂

humidity in bermuda was like nothing i'd ever experienced before. all my clothes in the wardrobe were damp whenever i got a fresh shirt out, even having the air con on in the room all day. and when my trainers got a soaking in a monsoon like downpour i couldn't get them dry again all the time I was there.

In cities these, and Smart FourTwos, are EXACTLY the sort of transport needed - not 4x4s. Great video as always, thanks for showing this 👍

I was chatting to a guy with one at a Northamptonshire village show a decade or so ago, and even though he didn't know me, he tossed the keys to me and said, "Go on, take it for a spin". It was absolutely brilliant, I loved it. But then it was a hot sunny day, and I ride motorcycles so... rain and cold? Pah who cares!! I'd have one.

I had a Twizy a few years ago and it was amazing fun. I loved it. I had for about 3 years and commuted west end to watford each day on the M1. It did 57 or so on the M1 and had plastic windows. It was just too cold in Winter and was mildly embarrasing. Changed the Twizy for a Smart EV and both cars make amazing commuter transport. It seems that many thousands of people could have cars like this if they were not focused so much on speed and distance.

Nice to see you back on the Island. They look fab and are safer than the mopeds all of the tourists had to use. My parents had a Hillman Imp when we lived there. I know they had strict rules on the car sizes and types on the island. Might get back there one day and go and see our old house. Keep up the fab videos Matt !

THIS is the video we've all been waiting for!

My wife’s sister moved to Cyprus a few years ago and bought a Twizy and loves it. So yeh, spot on with the recommendation.

I've not been a subscriber for long but I'm so glad I found High Peak Autos. Have watched all the videos and I really like Matt's reviews and particularly find Matt's sense of humour hilarious. Keep it up Matt!

Fun! I was in Monaco earlier in the year and it’s full of them! 😁😜👍 Have a great time Matt 👍

Currently waiting for a decent one to come up locally. I reckon that with a small motorhome, a Twizzy and a couple of days van hire a year, I can do everything I need.

I saw a guy out in his Twizy today in central Scotland and he looked like he was having a great time! I probably wouldn't have one myself, I think a well used Nissan Leaf offers more flexibility around speed and better range for similar money, I'd definitely have one of them for

We have a Twizy on our farm in Pembrokeshire. No doors, as easier to jump in and out. Gets disgustingly dirty before a jet wash inside and out. Top speed of 50 mph.

London is heading for a blanket 20mph limit so it has all the power you need there too.

I think it's great. I never understand people (not you Matt) who criticise things for not being what they were never intended to be. It is what it is and I celebrate that. I think it's refreshing to see car companies offer something different. I was considering one myself but it would only do 50% of what I need a car to do and I don't want the hassle and expense of owning two cars (I'm single) so I didn't buy one. As for safety, well I used to ride motorbikes so the Twizy is a tank in comparison. Think of it as a sort of beach buggy come dodgem come Scalextric car and you're probably there. If you want to tow a caravan, buy a Volvo.

I rented a Twizy when I was in Barcelona, and I have to say I loved it driving it, hated the fact that the battery lied like a cheap watch. I've seen a few on UK roads, but only in the summer, not something that I'd like to drive in the winter.

I suppose for longer journeys you could post it to your destination whilst you caught the train, then drive it locally.

Cool little motor. It’s a very niche vehicle but very cool indeed. Very french, in my opinion. Hope you enjoyed Bermuda. Looks absolutely stunning 😍

Seen one of these today on the motorway looked awesome and funky 😅 bet their great fun in town

Enjoyed this video Matt. Loved seeing more of Bermuda. Those shots pulled over at side of road, lookout the ocean was stunning. The twizzy is quite loud on your speed test 😂 it looks a great runaround on holiday in hot humid countries like Bermuda, Barbados, wouldn’t feel safe in it in Jamaica though. Plus in my mind, being French, it wouldn’t be on any list of mine to own it, even after the pricing changes after they’ve removed the battery leasing costs, enjoyable watching you coping back home in the heat and humidity, great presenting skills shining through 👌👏

I've got one and love it! I also have a Volvo V60 Polestar, but the Twizy gets used much more often. It's such a 'happy car'. When you're in it, you smile - when people see it, they smile!

Nice edit on the road at the beginning! 👏

I was one of the first to test drive these and the Zoe at Grand designs back in 2010. Still really cool.

My Girlfriend is Bermudian and we used the Current Twizzies on our last trip. As you say, perfect for the island. I remember (more fondly than she does) hitting a speed bump I hadn't seen at 35kph, she nearly went through the roof... Not the best suspension but great fun to wizz around in! I'm also kind of digging the looks too

Does it require buffing though?

I've got one, fortunately I'm pretty secure mentally so am able to just enjoy using it. It's the best choice of vehicle for easily 95% of the journeys I do, for the other 5% it's bicycle or feet. Currently Octopus are paying me to charge it also, so 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

I seem to recall some of the original motivation for people buying the Reliant Robin was being able to go to and from work on a bleak day whilst afforded better protection from the elements and I *think* you only required a motor cycle license, is that correct? Either way - this concept has SO much opportunity to scale up just a little to provide that type of comfort compared to being exposed to the elements. Properly enclosed cabin, sealed windows (even if they HAVE to be manual), perhaps a heating and cooling system, more comfort oriented seating, etc. If it was given a special category of vehicle it might do well, it might be easier to electrify a journey for an individual or for utility use. Imagine - a solo transport more akin to a motor bike but you can wear better attire and not have to change, easier and more flexible parking and charging, etc. We need *something* to bridge the gap in the city space, not everyone can avail themselves of public transport all the time. Materials, technology and even battery/engine tech are that much further ahead than they were, I'd argue it's time to revisit the concept.

I went to Bermuda in December 1991. Dad was in the Navy and had contacts in the RAF so got me a flight of an RAF Tristar. It was an epic experience.

God this takes me back. Spent 10 days in Bermuda at the Fairmont Hamilton and Fairmont Southampton for our honeymoon. We had mopeds to get around and a shopkeeper offered us their car to use while we was there.. fantastic place, great people

Clive Sinclair must be proud that his C5 finally grew upwards and gained a steering wheel and passenger seat

The 'Renault Twizy' on the road surface was a cool touch...nice one Matt. Wouldn't have one in North Yorkshire tbh.

Smart Crossblade is what you were trying to recall the name of.

We live 4-5 months of the year in Spain and we’ve decided to get one as a second car for those quick trips to the shops. Mainly because finding a parking space is horrendous but these can we parked in motorcycle bays.

I would love one as a plaything, but not at the silly prices they command here in the UK. I could get a really decent Toyota Aygo for the same money, and let's face it, the Aygo is so much more car for the money.

We have a Twizy and own the battery and it's used every work day for a 30km round commute. We live in Cyprus though so have a short winter, even so for the winter months it has perspex side windows from Renault Korea and a heated seat cover. It's been fitted with various upgrades including led headlights, Bluetooth for entertainment and a cup holder! Our Twizy will max out at 85kph which is plenty fast enough as most of the commute is 65kph or lower with just a short stretch of 80. For us it's a great little vehicle. Definitely get one if you do end up moving somewhere sunnier than Stockport.

Been after one of these for a while now but cannot get my head around the used prices - they are still going for the same as a Nissan Leaf/Renault Zoe/Smart Fortwo/ForFour which have clear advantages! I imagine the prices will drop as a lot of Twizy alternatives are due in the next 12 months - Microlino, Silience S04, Mobilize Duo so lets see...

I have one and it's fantastic. I can just commute thru the city, easy find parking spaces, charge it while at work.

Another enjoyable vid, thanks Matt. The Twizzy? I think that's what my head would feel like. Enjoy yourself & all the best....

I have one and I never want to let it go, so fun to drive, so futuristic looking despite the age and definitely a head-turner everywhere I go!

My friends from Kasa Coast in Fuengirola have one of those, I think it definitely is a reasonable option for a second car in our climate.

Looks like a lot of fun ☺️😂

Can’t believe you’ve done a video with this🤣 i love them

That was laugh out loud brilliant. One of your best vids yet, sir.

"The ride is rough". Massive understatement Matt. Massive.

Thnxs it looks amazing!!!

Messerschmitt KR200 has the rear passengers legs down either side of the driver and introduced in the 1950's.

Don’t know why I’m watching this as I have no intention of buying a twizzy 😂

Another interesting vid Matt 👍I did see you on Thursday at Goodwood FOS didn't want to disturb you enjoying (I think) a dirty burger😅 hope you enjoyed it as much as I did still a brilliant event.Have a great holiday.

Ahhh the humidity. You learn to live with that in Brisbane Australia. That would be ideal here in our family for local getting around with a speed limit of either 50 or 60 KPH. I could get my weekly shop in the back and it would even work during our current winter. We get an average of 23C during the day and freezing early mornings of about 8C. We use the MGTF a lot during winter and the top goes up at 9am in summer and the aircon goes on. I really enjoyed the video Matt.

3:03 great dig hahah made me chuckle

They are legally classed as a quad vehicle and the general rule is 30 mph for 50 miles range or 50 mph for 30 miles range. Renault racing designed the suspension hence the ride. They also make a one seat cargo version that is rarer. They can be made to go faster if you are prepared to pay and Windows are available if desired.

I looked at them years back, the battery rental was a killer on the deal. I was used to riding motorbikes, so all the climate issues were irrelevant, and as I didn’t view it as an alternative for my car but an in between for bike and car.

Hey Matt. Love your work 👍

Yeah...I like the Twizy, and considered one for all of 5 minutes until I realised that for the £6k it would cost me to buy one in the UK, I could have a higher mileage Renault Zoe. So I considered the Zoe, for all of 5 minutes, until I realised that a Citroën C1 would cost 2/3 as much to buy, and I wouldn't have to worry about running out of electricity.

Having (thankfully) had only the occasional experience of buses in Manchester I would expect the Twizy to be a lot better !

Another good video Matt enjoy your holiday 🚘🚙🚗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

one of my french cousins in France is a police commissioner based in Paris and he has one that he uses to whizz around the capital to meetings,crime scenes etc whenever he's on duty.As he said to me,he does have an advantage over other Twizy users.Whenever he goes to one of the many city police stations,he's able to plug it in whilst its parked up inside a courtyard for a quick charge up

Good video, thanks.

Ooh eck... I don't think so, Matt, but well done for demonstrating it!

Yeah I drive one every day in Bristol and I love it. Beats moving around in my cayenne by a long shot.

When these came out I used to deliver 📦 around the Lake District, I think it was the Langdale hotel in Elterwater had a few of these for their guests to use. I remember thinking “noddy car” 😂

Id have one, but then again ive got a smart fortwo so im bias towards micro cars! Great episode.

Oh Matt - I just LOVED the comment re. Americans getting off the cruise ship 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I drove one of these in Malaysia, dreadfully slow but hugely fun. Chassis surprised me, go kart like.

Brilliant that looks fun to drive. I wouldn't lose the windscreen though!

i love twizzys they always make me smile c:

love the Twizy !!!

You have such a great lifestyle Matt and get to drive a multitude of cars, what more could you want in life.

You are a brave man holidaying in Bermuda at this time of year, lol.

These would be jokes to have with the boys on a holiday

Great video matt . Could do with one of these for my significant other 😂as car only goes out shopping once a week .cars of the future eh 😏

Smart Crossblade Matt.👍

Damn, £6.5k is a harsh price especially in the UK. I know it is a different type of car but if you want something that does a shedload of MPG, cheap to tax run & insure without getting clobbered by ULEZ and low emissions charges etc. then get a used prius for the same money. It is a much better offering. However, as you say on a small island with sweet weather, why not - its a bit of fun!

id love to have a comparison of a twizzy against a citroen ami

😂 Matt do you realise you are funny as the car? Both arms out of both doors...yep I'd probably wet my self laughing in the company of both the car and your self 😂. Bit like taking a tandem bike out with your friends, which I've had the joy of doing many times. I do love watch your videos. It's great to see how much joy it bring you that definitely come across in your videos. Keep up the good work.

Matt, has anyone ever asked whether you need one for each foot?

Matt you seem like someone who may like whizzing and twizzing around the GM area in one of these. Saving you money and saving the environment. Suits you sir.

Good review as always Matt. Having done the Twizy you’re now challenged to review the Citroen Ami 😉

Loved it in Bermuda, first experience of range anxiety

@0:17 I'd say if you have minimalistic automotive need, probably. The range is enough for city streets and windows are optional.

I hired one in Flamm Norway, I wouldn’t buy one but really enjoyed the time we had it

They’re perfect for Bermuda, I rent one every visit and love it.

I live alone in London and this would be amazing for commuting and doing the shopping run. But at 6.5k I could just get a decent little car, insure it and tax it for that same price. Or a motorbike. As a side note, I'd love to see someone do an off road conversion to one of these.

Great to see more interesting stuff. The Twizy is basically a BMW C1 without the performance and the glamour (or the price). Bermuda is just weird, never got it, never will.

The episode we never thought we need

Love the comments about how bad it would be to be hit by a truck at 50 mph in a Twizy! To be honest there’s a good chance of getting a bit of a headache as a pedestrian, a cyclist , a motorcyclist, a car driver or even another truck driver if you get hit by a truck at that speed. 40 tons at 50mph takes a bit of stopping! Top tip - Best to avoid getting hit by a truck if at all possible.

Much better choice now is a Citroën Ami ;)

Its better than the Citroen Ami and will do 50mph so not too bad

I love the contrast from the Bentley….,,,Looks great fun! Bermuda looks stunning ya luck devil 😈

Roight goi, I would have loved one, seems awesome.

Cool little thing😎

I was thinking I'd have one of those for the occasional supermarket trip for bits and bats as parking is an issue where we live but at £6.5k I think a disability scooter offers better value and practicality 🤣

I'd drive that. Handy for short journeys so if you can live with how austere it is, it'd be a reasonable choice. I personally love a simple, basic vehicle.

Love the Lamborghini door comparrison; which is where the similarity begins....and ends.

I've seen them 8n Madeira, and thought I'll rent one for a giggle. The climate is suited for them. In Paisley I've got my doubts. The sun only shines by mistake in Scotland. Good wee video Matt, cheers.

I totally thought this would be the one where the intro would roll, you’d then look at camera while driving the Twitzy, say “No” then go straight to outro

You can rely on renault to produce something unusual. This I find refreshing. My daily is a renault wind. Great car....nothing else on the road like it.

I'm in Bermuda now with one on my driveway as a rental for visiting family. I love driving it here but would hate it in the UK

awork college here in Germany bought one ,new 2015 or so he is one of these save the planet and all people and "this is the future" ,which is fine I agree ,it had no windows ,I said "what are you going to in winter?" he said "no problem it's like riding a bike" I said " yep riding a bike with 50kmh in minus 10 C" ...he got rid of it in January and bought an old golf