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NEW Renault Twingo Review – The £17k Electric Bargain!

In our in-depth Renault Twingo review, we find out if this retro city car is the ultimate electric bargain! With prices expected to start at less than £17,000 (assuming it qualifies for the full £3750 Government EV grant), the all-new Twingo massively undercuts its bigger sibling, the equally retro Renault 5. So, the question is: why would you pay more? To find out, we hit the streets of Ibiza to test the new 2026 electric Twingo. We explore its 90s-inspired styling, test out the clever sliding rear seats (that actually make the boot bigger than a Renault 5's) and see how the 27.5kWh LFP battery performs in the real world. Is this finally the car that proves electric power makes more sense than petrol in the small car world? 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the new Renault Twingo, here: http://www.whatcar.com In this video, we take a detailed look around the brand new fully electric Renault Twingo to see if it's the best cheap EV on the market. We dive into the confusing Government grant rules to predict how much it's likely to cost, explain how far if can officially go on a full charge and how quickly it can charge. Inside, we check out the colour-coordinated dashboard and Google-powered infotainment system. Finally, we take the Twingo out on the road to see what it's like to drive in town and out on the open road, before delivering our verdict. What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #RenaultTwingo #ElectricCar #Renault5 #budgetev Video chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:40 – What about the Renault 5? 1:15 – Expected prices & EV grant 1:53 – The new LFP battery 2:18 – Official range 2:45 – Charging 3:17 – Dimensions & underpinnings 3:59 – The styling 4:47 – Boot space & practicality 5:46 – Rear space 7:30 – Driving position & interior 9:51 – Driving in town 11:17 – Performance, handling & refinement 13:14 – Our first verdict