Boulogne-Billancourt, France
“The collaboration with Renault began with an invitation to rethink Twingo as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations. It was a fantastic opportunity, and a new field of exploration for me, as I’d never designed a car before,” says Sabine Marcelis.
“Working on such an iconic and popular car was a real challenge, especially given the scale of the project. It was an opportunity to create something truly innovative and memorable.”
Renault has partnered with German designer and contemporary artist Sabine Marcelis to reimagine this iconic model, unveiling an artistic vision of the original Twingo launched in 1993.
The project began with a detailed exploration of the Twingo, returning to its most recognizable features: its iconic single-volume silhouette, its characteristic headlights, and its modular interior with its incredible sense of space and luminosity.
This was followed by meticulous work on the play of transparency and the interplay between color and materials.
The result is striking: a Twingo like no other, yet faithful to the very essence of the iconic model, 30 years after its creation.
The collaboration between Renault and Sabine Marcelis is a true testimony to the values of artistic and creative freedom.
Renault’s commitment to electric cars – the concept has been retrofitted with an electric motor – and Sabine Marcelis’ innovative approach to materials and design create the perfect synergy to celebrate the anniversary of the iconic Twingo, revealing the car in a whole new light.
Unique and unexpected, this concept is the meeting of the emblematic Twingo and the designer’s artistic vision, offering a refined reinterpretation of the vehicle.
Project: 1993 Twingo Reimagined
Designers: Studio Sabine Marcelis B.V.
Lead Designer: Sabine Marcelis
Manufacturer: Renault Group
