Renault Twingo 2007-2014
This Twingo isn’t quite as lovable as the original bugeyed one, and there are lots of very capable rivals. It’s only average to punt around in but okay in town.
Pushing the Twingo along from the back (which incidentally affords it a tighter turning circle) are a variety of four-cylinder engines. The basic atmo 1.2-litre delivers more than 50mpg and stop/start boosts that past 60mpg. The turbo version is all right and for excitement there’s a GT with a slightly more pokey 1.4-litre. Oh, and there was a 1.6-litre RS.
There are five trim levels, but Dynamique would be our choice, as it delivers air conditioning and rear seats that do their own sliding and folding thing.
Faulty coil packs and wrong spark plugs cause rough running, plus there might be cabin water leaks and some dodgy cockpit electrics.