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Renault Twingo GT

Test Date 03 October 2007  Price When New £9,999

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Verdict

Six months ago the selection of cars available at this end of the market was virtually non-existent. And now we have not only a brilliant new Fiat 500 and the even-better-to-drive Mazda 2 but also the generally excellent Twingo GT.

As to which of these cars is best depends largely on your own particular priorities, and even if the Twingo isn’t our outright favourite — largely on account of its so-so styling and surprisingly thrashy engine — Renault has nevertheless done a good job in replacing one of its most iconic cars.

We like the Twingo’s chassis, its eco-consciousness and its flexible interior. We’re not so keen on its lack of cruising refinement or its lack of visual sparkle. Yet in the end it’s just a surprisingly good car to drive, and the fact that it costs less than £10k makes it all the more appealing.

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