Living With A Renault Twizy In Central London
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- I share my thoughts on what it is like to live with a Renault Twizy in Central London.
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@Vinsu Karma Well before I was born my parents had a car which had entirely plastic bodywork. I think these days cars have less plastic than before.
I love my Twizy, some things you’ll want:
Heated seat pad
Powerbox (makes Twizy very quick!)
Upgraded windows that cover the entire hole
I’ve also made some heaters for mine!
I’m near London, let me know if you wanna do a Twizy meet-up!😁
Do you have any videos/photos? I'd love to see the result of this for sure!
Nuclear Penguin yep! Check my RUclips channel. Loss of videos about the twizy on there.👍
andy kirby does it not have an AC?
you should make a video of it .
H needs the full windows to stop his wig being blown off
I don't get it. Why don't they just make proper doors? I believe that this car could be great for so many people.
feixbix wait for the seat minimo
Regulation. If you want to fully close it you apparently need ac in a lot of countries
Because its not even a car per law. Building car safety standards would be way too expensive
Please pick up Lenny in this that would be hilarious!!
Levi Sanderson why
Levi Sanderson 😂😂😂 we need to see that!!
Shotgun Steve why though
Agreed. Then run out of battery and Lenny picks you and your Twizzy up in his Traaaaansit!
YES
We need Sam and Lenny in the twizy!
There is extra storage than what you showed on a Twizy, the actual rear seat itself can be flipped upside down and turned into a storage box. :) (Bought my own Twizy recently)
I’ve seen u comment on every vid about Renault twizys 😂🤣 btw how’s ur twizys windows going
Renault should make a twizzy rs🤔🤔
they have ahahah
They made a Twizy F1. But its a million quid.... :')
I drove the Twizzy RS the other day. i was buying a Dacia Dokker for work, and the RS stood next to the van area (Dacia's are sold by renault). The salesman asked if i wanted a try in it, so me and my mate took it around the block in pouring rain, it was hilarious. Its not that quick to be honest but you legit have a feeling of its not supposed to be on the road. Its 10/10 fun and we drove it with the lights on so every1 is watching:D (the RS has a safetycar light on)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👌
they did
Just imagine putting a tiny roofbox on that😂😂
Plastic bag... plastic lunch box?
It has been done, google it. But it isn't legal.
Why a roofbox, put your surfboard on it.
Sam the type of dude to come pick you up in a Twizy
Henning Boom while owning a Porsche 911
Wrong Video Lol
That would be soooo gay! Because I'm a man haha and Sam's also a man! 🍄
I had one for 18 months and upgraded to a Smart EV. It was crazy fun but my daughter was too embarrased to be seen near me. By the way Motorways no problem, I drove every other day up the M1 to Junction 5...!
There is a cargo version for the Twizy, where it looses the rear seat and gains a 180 liter lockable boot.
boot??
Oh, is that the Twizy Van? Just think how many pizzas Domino's could deliver in a Twizy.
Try Picking Up Chicks In It, They Dig It
he has a girlfriend you pillock
@@thepineappleburster4439 Yea I Know But What's Wrong Having 2 Girlfriends Lol
@Welsh Simon Sounds like a sheep shagger ..
They do dig it, but they can't sit in it.
@@ashton_ising2841 they wont fit in a twizzy unless he is not driving!
Pair of gloves and sex toy
XD same! i was like wtf
If you've only got that small rucksack then public transport is totally doable :)
Yep, making your journey ten times longer waiting for buses and delayed trains is always fun. Especially in the cold or rain. Then, there's the endless amount of fun things that can happen to you once you're on public transport, like fighting with people for seats, or watching others annoy each other for myriad reasons, get into a fight, get assaulted, or watch someone puke their guts out on the weekend. What's not to like?
lapamful The ‘fun’ things you describe I saw in a parking a few days ago.
@@MarkNieuwenhuizen so how long was their journey overall and how much did they carry home after shopping? How wet did they get if it was raining not having to wait at a bus stop?
I run the risk of sounding like a broken record but as a lifelong commuter in London that's only changed over to cars in the last couple of years, there's absolutely no comparison. The only thing is you have to pay for the privilege of your own vehicle. But I still say it's well worth it.
Yes but then you have to sit with the public.
Small rucksack.. I'd take an e-bike.
This is dope. But the holes in the window really make it seem not winter friendly specially for the passenger
Indeed. Some aspects of it looks like some really poor design choices. Those windows are definitely an afterthought, that's why they don't fit and they block the door handle. Renault should have considered them in the design phase. They also should have considered an optional back seat cover with a lock, to use it to store stuff securely if you don't want to use the back seat (who would anyway?)
Sourabh Unnikrishnan 'Dope' is not a proper word. It's slang for illicit drugs or a stupid person, which I suspect you are.
@@heli-crewhgs5285 Slang words are "proper" words, you stuffed up pedant. Dope as an adjective is dictionary defined as describing something good. Nice try though, smartass.
No shit ....
You can get changeable windows that fit.. no holes in the car it's called twy rain windows.
My wife and I rented a Twizy from Avis a few days ago, on Mo'orea (close to Tahiti). The charge was enough to circle around the island once, and then some. We had a blast, it was so much fun!
I like the Twizzy, but for London I think the electric Smart fortwo would be far better.
For London? I think the best option is to overthink if you want to live near that cesspool haha 🍄
*twizy
if you live in london you need a rolls.....
if you can't afford one, you can't afford to live in london!
If they only would do it with proper doors ad etc,it would be a perfect city car.
You could also buy a smart fortwo electric then
@@Flyfan24 Those are a lot more expensive.
Nothing was more fun than my 2CV back in the day. My third one was the red and black Charleston.
MrJww: Ferrari 250 TDF vs F12 TDF!!!
Sam: Renault twizy practicality test!
Both are enjoyable, which is why I love RUclips!
Mo-hammad Abunaser yet somehow Sam makes it so much more enjoyable!
"GoPro Mount." Riiiiiiight.
I remember seeing this when it was first released in Paris around 2012 I was 10 and I was absolutely dumbfounded
I drive IT in Belgium's weather every Day , 15000 kms per year , love IT ! Cheap af
A twizzy is so much fun
*twizy
If they bring out an updated model with real windows, a larger battery that could do 100/150 miles per charge and maybe add a boot compartment it would be a good proposition.
That's a Zoe 😁
I cannot believe you have made this video!!! I am expecting delivery of my twizy in December, just ready for winter.
I remember the Smart for Two being advertised as being able to park perpendicular to the curb. However many owners got tickets for doing so. I noticed the rear wheels where right on the White line of the Parking zone. I think an overzealous Traffic Warden would give you a ticket for not being fully in the space.
I haven’t had a ticket yet 😜
i parked my smart like that a lot of times , even in front of traffic wardens , never a ticket or a word ( in Norway )
Lol not being fully in the space? Your either in or out 😉
Some countries allow it, others don't.
Belgium for sure doesn't allow parking like that. (Smart tried to get it allowed about 15 years ago)
The new Smart ForTwo is longer than the old Smart ForTwo. That might exclude it from the vehicles eligible for sideways parking.
I live in Marbella and am thinking of Buying a Twizy!
The TWIZY is really cool .... and you can drive them at 16 years old (B1 license). My son has one and he LOVES it !!
Cousin James are you in the uk? When I asked was told needed a full driving license were abroad you can drive the restricted model on a cbt provisional motorcycle liscience
Can you not get a regular license at 16 where you are? Here in NH you automatically have your learners permit and can get a license to drive any passenger vehicle by that time.
I’d like to get my 16yr old son one, how easy was it to import etc
@@kayEnt3rtainm3nt in the UK you have to apply for a learners permit. When you do take your driving test, it's both written and practical.
@@debbiepeter112 The NH situation is fairly unusual (and pretty cool imo) for the US. In most states you take the written test to get your permit, then the practical to get your license. Some states have a minimum time period between the two, some don't.
All the congestion charge actually does is remove poor people from the roads and makes their lives harder.
Also you have to try the Twizy in the rain, I bet it steams up like a greenhouse.
That wasn't really funny tbh
@@SenszR No shit Sherlock!
lololol poor people certainly dont own cars in central London. This effects middle class people more than poor people.
@@andrewsmall6568 Oh yeah you are right there. It is so expensive to own a car in Britain only the middle class can afford them!!!!!
If you can afford the congestion charge you are not affected by it, only those people who can't afford it will be removed from the road and those people are not represented by whatever you mean by the middle class.
@@terrortorn i dare you to try and own and drive a car in Norway then :p that's expencive
It's more comparable to a moped
Always good when a toy can help the environment! And let you have a bit of fun.
You can change the windows to winter and rain proof they also fit way better they are called twy rain windows...... Also another feature (not safe) but you don't have to pull at the window to access the door handle you can adjust the zipper so you open the zip and open the door.... Love the video
What an amazing car. Looks very fun to drive.
Love the music.. Your videos always put me in a great mood!
Think of it as in the same category as a motorbike but with better protection from the elements.
You got at same price 5 seater 1,0 L petrol 55kW Dacia Sandero V max 158 km/h fuel economy 5,4 L/100km and in winter in City 6,7 L/100km !
This thing brings revolution if launched in Indian Market.. Thanks
if a distributor brought these to california in the usa, they would sell really well! we are starving for good looking design micro mobility! there is a huge market here for all of micro mobility!
Having suspension problems? The suspension does not need a long stroke strut to get a more civilized ride, that can be fixed and cushioned even in the seats. Storage space? A small trunk or bonnet with a lock can be designed and shaped to be in the front securely, headlights relocated to accommodate this modification is Renault up to the challenge? Put more car in it.
Get a Morgan 3 wheeler electric, Sam then.😅
Yes! Dreamy
It has no roof, in a city it rains almost every day.
They canceled that for now they had issues with Frazier Nash who were going to do the powertrain. Which is unfortunate
As a biker, I can see myself essentially riding this with my gear on perfectly fine
The amount of times I had to rewind this video and check if the car I thought I saw was real. It's amazing how many really cool cars are in London I never realized. It seems normal even to an extent as he didn't seem excited or like he noticed them at all. I would've stopped and taken pictures several times. Did anyone else notice all the cool cars?
I rented one of these Twizzys while visiting a tiny island off the coast of Portugal. It was very practical for getting round (small island meant battery use was within reason). However when you seat two adults above 5.5 ft tall with camera gear, that's when you realise how tiny and uncomfortable this thing is. It was fun to drive though!
Sam... You can flip the back seat around and get a storage cubby. Just the seat part, it detaches and you can flip it around.
You can take the rear seat off, turn it around and lock it to make more bootroom
Simply amazing. I would watch every POVlog from that thing) Another cool thing - doors=weight, no doors=weight reduction (included in base price!)
By opening the rear storage you can return the rear seat, transforming it into a storage box. Same seise as a box on a scooter.
Feels like an even smaller i3. It just gives me similar vibes.
Yes, go for Lenny. It will be a lot of fun
If I were to return to London, I would certainly buy one or similar from any other manufacturers.
Nicely done! This channel, is a showcase of film quality.
I've been looking to buy a used Twizy but the rental battery just kills the idea. I'm now thinking of building a battery to fit the same space and attach a towbar with a small petrol genny on a trailer.
Cant wait to see how fun you think it is when its pissing rain.
All us Renault Zoe owners Luv the Twizy ! I know I do but cant justify the Renault Zoe AND the Twizy however I so love your enthusiasm and childish nature - a true Twizy attitude !!!!
If it had solid windows and a bit more storage this thing is a winner.
For storage they actually made a backpack you can hang on the back of the front seat... Still not great for two-person driving
You can also turn the rear seat into sort of a locable chamber by turning it upside down and locking it.
Try living with the Twizy during the cold months in Vladivostok, I betcha a fiver.
Twizys are great we ow 2 and the have a modified suspension and we added on solid roof boxes, so you can imagine what they are like!
Powerbox is nice for getting it fast, but OVMS makes it perfect you caset it to your driving perfile recovery mode and its much cheaper than powerbox. You will get a one pedal driving car ! You forgott to mention the baterie rent !
Instead of comparing it to cars, I would rather compare it to a Vespa. The practicality is probably about the same, but traveling comfort is significantly higher plus you can go all year.
If you need more storage and dont mind having only one seat you can get a cargo version
I've sold my car and motorcycle. Just got twizy! Living in Gothenburg (Sweden) and using it 24/7 in winter too! I have no windows in my because it is not needed. Drive hard and buy the powerbox!
Just a pity it does not lock up securely, I have seen badly fitting doors on many
I want that blue/white striped top! It's looks good quality
I found a really Harry's garage style in this video and I really enjoyed it. Made a video about a twizy properly interesting to watch!
These are perfect for LONDON! Wont be surprised if these become a hire to go vehicles soon
dude, you are a youngerJEREMY CLARKSON.
super fun review, but yet detailed! really! i loved it!
Watching from America. Hello 21-45 years old ladies 👋
It sounds like the noise the first buses make when you are sitting in them
Ours is fitted with a Mini R56 side sun visor, proper side windows (lockable and with a small access window - not the Renault ones) and heated seats !
Bloody hell. Sounds like a Rolls Royce
I am more exited if he actually gets one of these than an actual car
gorgeous lambo in the background at 6:37
This would be amazing if it had a real world 100 mile range, being as most peoples commute isn't more than 50 miles.
Also a solar panel sunroof cover would be a great optional extra and could charge the car while it's parked up.
solar panel sunroof would probably lower the range rather than increase it. the extra weight to lug around would possibly overcome the very, very slow rate of recharge of a single 1m² panel. also would make no sense financially. it would be more practical to give it emergency bicycle pedals lol
Really enjoyed this analysis, I own a twizy in London and have a powerbox that remaps the ECU to give 80% more power, I wouldn't mind lending that for a video to show the twizy's full potential.
Wouldn't it be an MCU?
Interesting and funny video Sam. You should try a Smart EQ fortwo and let us know your thoughts with a similar video. Cheers.
Nice video. You mention that the Twizzy isn't practical for your height, re visibility, but then don't say what height you are!
Put the roof box on the twizy!
Scoot rented something similar in San Francisco, CA last year. Great fun.
What about a Renault Zoe?
you dont need to use the horn if people dont hear you, there is a special sound for it
Yes! It would be nice a few pov video in London!
You should definitely take it out on a spin if their is some snow. RWD + low center of gravity + no ESP is a great combo for drifting in the city.
Snow on central London is a once every two or three year thing, and even then it's gone in a few hours. You might be waiting a while for that drifting video.
Maybe the smart4two electric is a bit more practical? Probably for 3 times the money though.
Get roof rails and a tow hitch, and do a IKEA/B&Q run
Lol reminds me of supercars vs spotters from back in the days 🤣.
I love this video. Great content, great host, great editing, fun music. Fun!
I want to see it in the snow!
One option of a replacement are one of those Classic Fiat 500's converted to EV power. (Created by Classic Chrome).
you can have another version without the second seat and for that you get a back compartment. Its enough to do your groceries ^^
Drive to Eastcote in West London and come to try my tuned Twizy... 80% increase in torque including a top speed over 60 mph. On a wet day we'll do donuts 😊
rented one of these in paris, great fun, you can get a used one for about 3500.
The Twizy is not a car. I think its officially a quad bike.
Get a Smart EQ fortwo, you can park those sideways too.
Renault twist is amazing but you will leave your renault twist that is dangerous because there is no lock on his door and can be stolen your things. I suggest the renault twist should the car have he should have a locker so that they cannot stolen the things, that's right.
You make London look really rather lovely
Don't forget that if you're a resident in the Congestion Zone you get a 90% discount. So it's £1.15/day for residents. Not all done & gloom (but it mostly is).
So an electric Smart is a better option. Got it. But damn, the Twizzy looks cool!
*twizy
Man I miss old automobile days....
I've driven 12K in 1 year with my Twizy until I had to sell it due to my movement to another country. From all the stuff I've left behind, this is the only thing I genuinely miss. The range is a real shit, but if you plan your travels wisely (and carry a powercord of 25m) it's doable. I remember me charging on a generator of the road construction guys on to the A2 highway near Amsterdam. So many hilarious events occurred when driving this thing, I miss it. Yours looks way better tough :P
I would be embarrassed to drive that thing but as a means of avoiding the toll charge it makes sense
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