Confirmed! The bargain new Renault Twingo will be sold in the UK

Big news about a very small car: the reborn Renault Twingo will be sold in the UK after all, and it’s still on track to cost less than £17,000.

“I'm pleased to confirm Renault Twingo will launch in the UK,” said boss of the Renault brand Fabrice Cambolive earlier today.

“I put all my attention on the challenge to launch Twingo in right-hand drive, because I believe a car under 20,000 euro equivalent has huge potential in the UK as well as Europe, both for opening up the segment because of its design, technology and dynamics as with R5 and R4, but also because it brings a new level of versatility for the class that I believe customers will respond to.

“Accessibility to EVs is critical for the future, and Twingo offers something new for Renault, and for all car buyers.”

Of course, the newly electrified Twingo does actually lean on the 1990s original (which never officially made it to the UK) for its style and its funky seat patterns. Underneath it’ll be very 21st Century though, with an as-yet unnamed electric powertrain that’s targeting 6.2 miles per kWh. Interior images released in January this year also showed off a 7in digital dial display and a 10in infotainment screen.

That’s about all we know so far, but now we know we’ll definitely be getting a right-hand drive Twingo we’ll be sure to bring you any further updates.