2007 Renault Twingo MK1

About This Competition

So… we did a poll.
And you lot asked for another Mk1 Twingo.

There was only one sensible response really — book a flight to Holland, pick up a late-model Twingo, and road-trip it back across Europe so one of you can win it. Obviously.

This one is now fully UK registered and ready for British roads when the lucky winner gets the keys.

Because honestly… how can you not love a Mk1 Twingo?

Launched in 1993 by Renault as a bold “one-box” design experiment, the Twingo became an instant icon. That cheeky smile, the wide-eyed headlights, the jelly-bean shape — it’s probably one of the most adorable cars ever put into production. We never officially got them here in the UK, which makes them a rare and head-turning sight on our roads, but across Europe they’ve been faithfully nipping through cities and villages for decades.

And this isn’t just any Mk1 — it’s an extremely late car, built in 2007. That means it benefits from all the years of refinement Renault gave the platform before production finally ended. Under the bonnet you’ll find the punchy 1.2 16v 75hp engine (the D4F for those in the know), which genuinely surprises people with how well it shifts such a lightweight little car. It’s eager, revvy, and more than happy sitting at motorway speeds.

In fact, on our trip back we cruised at proper continental motorway pace and only used a single tank of fuel across the whole journey. For a car designed to dart through tight city streets with a turning circle that feels almost London-taxi tight, that’s seriously impressive.

Spec-wise, this one just feels right. The blue paint pops perfectly, it’s got the all-important sunroof to let even more character in, and inside you’ve got those classic Twingo seats with their playful patterns and sliding rear bench — one of the car’s best features. Yes, the rear bench slides, because even in the ‘90s the Twingo was clever. More boot space or more legroom? Your call.

It’s covered just over 60k miles and appears to have been enthusiast-owned for most of its life — exactly what you want with something like this.

The Mk1 Twingo is now firmly in cult-classic territory. Values across Europe have been climbing, especially for clean, late 16v cars like this. They’re simple, characterful, increasingly rare in the UK, and guaranteed to make you smile every time you walk up to it.

So if you fancy owning a genuine future classic — a little French icon that turns every petrol stop into a conversation — grab a ticket and see if you can win this absolute bundle of joy.

Because life’s too short to drive boring cars.