Renault Twingo Dynamique SCE 70 Stop & Start

engine £11,845 £12,090 999cc 3-cylinder petrol

5-speed manual driving the rear wheels 70hp 92Nm @ 2,850rpm 94mph

14.5sec 47.8mpg 70.6mpg 60.1mpg 105g/km

circle of just 8.6 metres.

Parking is a doddle thanks to the high seating position and excellent all-round visibility.

The suspension deals well with larger bumps and potholes but rough surfaces can unsettle the ride at lower speeds.

There is an issue with noise from the A-pillars which impacts on the cabin ambience a little but overall, for a car of its size, refinement is very good.

The five-speed gearbox slick and the steering is very light

If your life rarely takes you beyond the confines of the city limits, however, right now there are few better alternatives.