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Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup
Being the dinkiest Renaultsport yet doesn't make this the poor relation. Its chassis could take more power, but the engine is sweet and it's a delightfully sharp tool if you're after big fun on a small budget
BEST OF THE REST
The Fiat Panda 100HP and Suzuki Swift Sport are hard to split: the Italian is more fun, but with a few flaws, while the Swift is a fine all-rounder. The Mini Cooper is as good as ever, but it’s a tad costly in this company.
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Alfa Romeo Mito 1.4 TB£14,7454/1368153/55001145kg136813443.5
So close to being a modern-day AlfasudBut not close enoughRead Review > -
Citroen C1£7040+3/99868/6000790kg8714.29861.4
Full of character and insurance-friendlyInsurance friendly powerRead Review > -
Citroen C2 VTS£13,0454/1587123/65001084kg1168.312640.9Quick and accomplishedPerhaps a bit over-refined
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Citroen C2 HDi VTS£14,0454/1560107/40001122kg979.412064.2
Economical, fun to drive, Looks coolOverpriced, ESP might spoil the funRead Review > -
Citroen C2 VTR'03-'084/1587108/57501055kg1049121-Looks, taut handling, decent performanceSlow-witted transmissionRead Review >
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Citroen C2 GT04-'054/1587108/57501027kg1078.7121-Appealing and affordable homologation specialInert steering
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Citroen Saxo VTR97-'034/1587100/5700920kg999.311636.7VTS poise, half the insurance groupCramped pedals
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Citroen Saxo VTS97-'034/1587120/6600935kg1307.612734.9
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Fiat Panda 100HP£10,3954/136899/6000975kg1039.511543.5Most fun per pound on the marketOptional ESP can't be turned offRead Review >
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Fiat GP Sporting 1.4£12,7504/1368120/50001155kg1128.912142.8Looks fun to drive, and isAbarth version is even more fun
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Ford Ka 1.2 (Mk2)£79954/124268/5500940kg7313.19955.4Better than a Fiat 500Lacks the old Ka's ultimate chuckability
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Ford Fiesta Zetec-S£13,8954/1596118/6000970kg1249.912047.9Genuinely entertaining superminiCheap'n'nasty LCD graphicsRead Review >
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Ford Sportka SE'03-'084/159794/5500934kg1029.510837.2Big fun in a little packageCould handle even more power
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Ford Fiesta Zetec-S00-'024/1596102/6000976kg10610.211338.2Better than you'd ever believeNo one else will believe itRead Review >
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Mazda 2 1.5 Sport£11,5424/1498102/60001030kg10710.411749.6Fun and funkyFeels tinny after a Mini
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Mini One£12,3454/139794/60001135kg9010.911553.3Perfect power-to-grip ratioHUGE speedo, slow carRead Review >
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Mini Cooper£13,7154/1598118/60001140kg1129.112652.3Still desirableSteering has lost a little feelRead Review >
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Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart£12,0494/1468147/60001060kg1417.413140.9Price, handling, performanceIts looks are a little oddRead Review >
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Nissan Micra 160SR'05-'084/1598108/60001024kg1079.811442.8Engaging chassis, spirited engineIt doesn't have 160bhp name suggestsRead Review >
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Peugeot 106 Rallye97-'984/1587103/6200865kg1218.812134Bargain no-frills thrillsNot as much fizz as original 1.3
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Peugeot 106 Rallye94-'964/1294100/7200826kg1239.311835.6
Frantic, thrashy funNeeds caning to extract full potential -
Peugeot 106 GTI 16v97-'044/1587120/6600950kg1287.412734.9Fine handling superminiLooks its age
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Skoda Fabia vRS04-'074/1896130/40001315kg1009.612755.4Fascinatingly fun and frugal hot hatchA little short on steering feelRead Review >
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Renault Twingo GT£10,4454/114999/5500980kg1029.811747.9French alternative to Panda 100HPPanda's more fun
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Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup£12,2004/1598131/67501049kg1278.712540.4Renaultsport experience for pocket moneyCould handle an extra 30bhp
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Smart Fortwo Brabus£13,3983/99997/5500780kg1269.99554.3Telling people you drive a BrabusThem realising it's not a 720bhp S-classRead Review >
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Suzuki Swift Sport£11,9904/1586123/68001105kg1138.912439.8Entertaining handling, well builtLacking in steering feedbackRead Review >
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Volkswagen Lupo GTI 6-spd00-'054/1598125/6500978kg1288.312738.2Looks, performance, snappy gearshiftLacks fizz of 106 GTiRead Review >
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Toyota iQ 1.33£11,6154/132997/6000930kg10611.810658.9Individual take on the city carToyota's Aygo more fun and much cheaper
