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This car was not intended for the UK market. Originally Renault was only going to import the better equipped and more powerful Twingo Dynamique, GT and the RenaultSport Twingo.

But now there’s been a change of heart, officially because of the UK’s growing demand for cheaper, greener, cars. And the base Twingo, complete with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, has come to these shores. With 59bhp and 69lb ft of torque it’s no firecracker, and although it’s cheaper than t...Read the full article

I never understood Renault UK's approach to marketing the new Twingo when it was first launched.  They seemed intent on positioning it as some kind of premium small car when it was clearly a vehicle designed as a cheap city car.  It needs to be priced to rival the C1, 107 etc. it is never going to be as desirable as the Mini and Fiat 500.

Seems an odd decision. I wonder how much scope for discounting the dealers will have?