Living With A Renault Twizy In Central London
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ม.ค. 2025
- I share my thoughts on what it is like to live with a Renault Twizy in Central London.
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Most underrated comment here
Best comment ever
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like any other car nowadays, whats the problem?
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
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
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 TH-cam 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
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!
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
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.
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...!
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! 🍄
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!
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.
Pair of gloves and sex toy
XD same! i was like wtf
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A twizzy is so much fun
*twizy
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 !
I drive IT in Belgium's weather every Day , 15000 kms per year , love IT ! Cheap af
MrJww: Ferrari 250 TDF vs F12 TDF!!!
Sam: Renault twizy practicality test!
Both are enjoyable, which is why I love TH-cam!
Mo-hammad Abunaser yet somehow Sam makes it so much more enjoyable!
I cannot believe you have made this video!!! I am expecting delivery of my twizy in December, just ready for winter.
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.
I remember seeing this when it was first released in Paris around 2012 I was 10 and I was absolutely dumbfounded
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
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
Love the music.. Your videos always put me in a great mood!
I live in Marbella and am thinking of Buying a Twizy!
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.
Nicely done! This channel, is a showcase of film quality.
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 😁
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 !!!!
Can someone tell me whats the song name from 4:24 to 4:38 ? Thankyou. :)
I second :)
yeah what song is that? i need to know!!
@@HOLYCRAP70 same :/ tried shazam app, seems like it can't recognise!
Please, someone, tell us the name of that song. we want to make them great
@seenthroughglass
I think you were a little distracted at 0:43 . "I'm in Monaco" :D . I really hope you will go to Monaco next year though.
Wouldn't it be better to get an electric scooter/motorcyle to get around London? So you can pass all the cars like RJ.
Simply amazing. I would watch every POVlog from that thing) Another cool thing - doors=weight, no doors=weight reduction (included in base price!)
"GoPro Mount." Riiiiiiight.
What about a Renault Zoe?
Why not ride a motorcycle around london?
to get stolen after few hours, yeah sure.
if someone wanted to steal a twizy they will steal the twizy. @@dasbose4962
@@refard5 wow, you are such a genius...
Because that would actually look cool
not safe
In most of Europe cars are occupied by about 1.2 passengers on average. So a two seater like this totally makes sense. If you just want to carry some small filming equipment, a bag of groceries etc., you don't need to haul 4 empty seats around like you usually do when you drive alone in any full size car.
But I think the Twizy could really use some slight adjustments to become more usable as a daily driver:
- Actual doors with solid windows that completely enclose the inside and allow you to lock stuff inside
- Slightly higher top speed of ~100 km/h so you can take it on the Autobahn for short distances without having all the trucks overtake you
I don't think a heater is absolutely necessary because you can just wear winter clothes in the car. Like you would do when walking outside or cycling in the winter.
My parents had a hybrid without an electric heater. It took a little getting used to, but that car only had heat when the petrol engine was running. So in electric mode (which they used 98% of the time), you had to wear a jacket. Because of the high efficiency of an electric motor, there really is not enough waste heat from the drivetrain to use for heating the cabin
You can also turn the rear seat into sort of a locable chamber by turning it upside down and locking it.
Think of it as in the same category as a motorbike but with better protection from the elements.
It's more comparable to a moped
I love this video. Great content, great host, great editing, fun music. Fun!
What an amazing car. Looks very fun to drive.
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.
Maybe the smart4two electric is a bit more practical? Probably for 3 times the money though.
Always good when a toy can help the environment! And let you have a bit of fun.
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?
All small cars should be electric ? Yes or no ?
Also look at a used e-up
The ultra low emission charge for older vehicles doesn’t come in to force until April 2019.
7:24 You can probably park any vehicle "square on" IF by parking their your not causing an obstruction....which to be honest it looks like your making other vehicles sway into the opposite oncoming traffic and should park "side on" there
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!
For storage they actually made a backpack you can hang on the back of the front seat... Still not great for two-person driving
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!
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.
I think you can get some cases that you can mount to the rear bumper, to store additional things
But it is really expensive in Malaysia, around £14719.
I could get a local assembled sedan with air-conditioning with the same price as Twizy.
You can take the rear seat off, turn it around and lock it to make more bootroom
Would you be worried about security ? If all you do is pull that window a little and I'm in ... maybe a brief hotwire and off I trot !
It also doesn't look too practical for 2 people.
how old is this? there's an ad for That's My Boy at 2:22 on the side of a bus
what song is playing about halfway thru the "you run from me despite all i do for you you run from me to make it easier on you
Great video Sam i’m a great fan of the twizy, great colour and good fun, I think it only costs a pound in electric to recharge.Amazing cheap motoring.
you know motorbikes are also exempt right?
you could get a Kymco Downtown 300i or a Yamaha Xmax and have almost as much storage under the seat, and it's lockable
Looks really fun! Nice video.
These things are surely designed for driving around large factories, industrial areas, ports and such like, right? I've seen, for example, port security using them in some places.
Isn’t there also storage space under the backseat, which you can enlarge by putting in the seat upside down?
Just a pity it does not lock up securely, I have seen badly fitting doors on many
Feels like an even smaller i3. It just gives me similar vibes.
There is a battery rental charge Sam, tell us what that is in terms of rental and charging costs. I like the idea even though I live in rural France. Here one can buy a secondhand Twizy with less than 10k kms on the clock for about €6000. For me going into town to do some food shopping and post office etc, this would be an ideal option.
What about a used smart? A smart has good storage, can be parked like that around London and could be under 10k
This thing brings revolution if launched in Indian Market.. Thanks
These are perfect for LONDON! Wont be surprised if these become a hire to go vehicles soon
I like the Twizzy but everytime you go to open your door in the rain your arm will get soaked reaching for the handle. It will then splash on to the seat. Not a good start on a cold wet day.
3:36 How is a twizy better than public transport. You can probably carry about the same amount of stuff? Can you expand on your statement that it 'doesnt help when im filming'?
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
I've known friends get a ticket for parking perpendicular to the kerb in a Swatch car. I don't think it's legal, perhaps something to do with the orientation of the light reflectors on a vehicle.
I know there's a big trip coming up but will you be doing monaco trip or anything simmilar with other youtubers like Sol jww etc?
Yes! It would be nice a few pov video in London!
Interesting and funny video Sam. You should try a Smart EQ fortwo and let us know your thoughts with a similar video. Cheers.
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?
How do they enforce the congestion tax, Is it via CCTV cameras, or is it via toll booth, or is it by your local address when you register your vehicle?
Yes, go for Lenny. It will be a lot of fun
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!
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.
What if u run of battery where can u charged it that the problem and u cannot leave it anwhere someone might steal it there is no lock on the door
If you need more storage and dont mind having only one seat you can get a cargo version
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 !
Can you get a ticket for parking between cars/meters? Since its not a car Im curious.... Also you did not tell us about the battery rental. I believe the battery has to be rented?
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
Not sure the price (expect its double the twizzy), but would a Smart Fortwo EQ be a alternative? Two seats, boot space, and small and compact so is easy to park
This location where you did your intro and car photo shoot. Is it near Milner St. Chelsea?
Sam, I was on my way back towards Shrewsbury a few years ago (on the M42 which is two lanes each way, approaching Telford) and saw a very nice red Ferrari pass me in the outside lane. What surprised me however was a Twizy in the inside lane pootling along at a fair old whack. Mind you, I was in a Toyota iQ. So, you can go on motorways, kinda.
Would it protect you, say more than wet cardboard in an accident?
The problem is that the thing is 7500 euros (converted from pounds). You have the following options:
1. Buy a nice second hand car (Bmw or mercedes) and you have a good car that you can use everywhere. (But you have to pay in those ''congestion zones'')
2. Buy the Renault Twizy, get a toy with a 20 mile action radius that takes 4 hour to charge. But you dont have to pay congestion fees.
My point is that not a lot of people will buy this. Even for short trips in the city i would rather get a moped, that a toy car that costs 7+K euros
As a biker, I can see myself essentially riding this with my gear on perfectly fine
So do people who live within the congestion zone have to pay every day even if they're not using their car? Or just the days they use it? How can they monitor that? ANPR cameras?
Vee Macks tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge
I want that blue/white striped top! It's looks good quality
And I who though Oslo had high road taxes in the city senter. 5pounds for as many pasnings you want within one hour(only if you have the chip). In other words if you work in the city senter that would be 10pounds a day.
Then there is 7pounds an hour for parking though.
AMAZING cinematics keep it up ❤️