This Cute Renault Twingo Is Trending Thanks To Shakira And Pique

Who would've guessed that the Renault Twingo would benefit from the enmity between the Colombian singer Shakira and her ex-husband Gerard Pique? Well, one in a million odds, and it still did. The cute little Twingo, out of the blue, started trending after Shakira's latest song featured the car in the lyrics, and that too, in a derogatory way. Let's decipher how exactly was it that the Twingo managed to come in between.

It all started with the split of the two stars in June 2022. But without getting too pedantic, it really kicked off when Shakira dropped her latest single: BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53 on January 11. The song is basically a diss track aimed right at Pique. But this one particular line "You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo" got the attention of everyone. The line hints towards Pique's actions in the past that were disloyal towards Shakira, hence the reference to her being the Ferrari and the other woman pointed as the Twingo. She also threw in a watch reference, suggesting that she is a Rolex that got traded for a Casio.

Pa tipos y tipas como tú. ¡Sube el volumen! #Renault #Twingo #joven #Icónico #urbano #ágil #travieso #eléctrico #compacto #urbano #claramente pic.twitter.com/eND207qM3H #claramente

— Renault España (@renault_esp) January 12, 2023

Now, this is a rather derogatory lyric, especially from Renault's perspective. But being a good sport, Renault's Spanish Twitter handle came to the Twingo's aid and tweeted a picture of the car with the number 22 on the side. The number is a hint towards another line in Shakira's song, which goes like ''I'm worth two twenty-two-year olds". For reference, Pique's new partner's age was reportedly 22 at the time of the incident. A cheeky move by Renault, we'd say.

GERARD PIQUÉ llega con un TWINGO y se la pela 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rAkof0RBsh

— Mateu Alemany Font (@MPadremanyFont) January 15, 2023

And as far as Pique is considered, he probably had the final say in Twingo's going-viral journey. Just sticking to his football career, Pique is an agitational and infuriating man. And to get back at Shakira, he came to his club's facilities in a Twingo, which understandably, made all of the social media take notice.

The Renault Twingo, in general, is a compact hatchback, which is sold in international markets. It gets a 1-litre petrol and turbo-petrol engine option, with a manual and automatic transmission, respectively. It also has an electric derivative, which offers a WLTP-claimed range of up to 250km.

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So considering everything, it was Renault and Twingo that ended up benefiting from the feud. What started out as a diss and a disrespect, turned into a viral sensation and a free marketing campaign for Renault.