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Renault Twingo review

The Renault Twingo is a city car with a rear engined layout and plenty of cheeky appeal

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Ride comfort is as you’d expect for such a small car; generally OK but bigger bumps will cause your passengers to bounce around, especially if you opt for the firmer GT version.

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As for handling, placing an engine in the rear of the car, rather than the front, can make it more difficult to maintain control in extreme situations. Clearly aware of this, Renault has fitted a stability control system that cuts power any canada goose outlet store uk time it senses a loss of grip.

You do, however, get the reassurance of a four year, 100,000 mile warranty, which beats all rivals bar the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto. Renault also provides four years of UK roadside assistance and three years of Europe wide assistance.

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