Business Car Manager Verdict:
Renault has created something bold, interesting and different with the latest Twingo, which has the style and personality to mix it with the Fiat 500s of this world as a characterful and chic new city car.
The rear-engine formula is a breath of fresh air in this class yet it perfectly practical, and along with the design instantly puts the Twingo on the map in a way that its nondescript predecessor never managed. Which Twingo to go for? While the SCe 70 model is likely be the best seller, we’d suggest going the extra kilometre for this TCe 90 which has more zest and sharper all round dynamics without breaking the bank.
Still, for all its quirky appeal, the Twingo is not necessarily the best value car out there but running costs will be low and 95-99 g/km for C02 are on the mark.
Yes, it’s a good start for the revamped Twingo which gives Renault a bright new star on the city car catwalk.
The Low Down…..
| Doors and body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Engine/gearbox: | 0.9-litre 3 cyl petrol turbo/5-speed manual transmission |
| CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
| Economy: | 65.7mpg |
| Power/torque | 90hp/135Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed: | 10.8secs/103mph |
| Insurance group: | 8 |
…..and what it costs
| P11D Value | £11,640 |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £xxx (3yrs/30,000 miles) |
| Road tax (VED) | Band A |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2014/15 to 2016/17 | £12%, 14%,16% |
| Benefit in kind 2014/15 to 2016/17 | £1397; £1630; £1862 |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £521/£43.42 |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1042/£86.83 |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £279/£23.25 |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £559/£46.58 |
| Figures correct at time of posting | |
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator |
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