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However, if people did gift each other cars instead of socks on Jesus\u2019 birthday, the new Renault Twingo GT, which has just gone on […]","datePublished":"2016-12-05","dateModified":"2017-01-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Plus, who goes to trouble of giving someone a car for Christmas? Only the super rich or soon-to-be super bankrupt.However, if people did gift each other cars instead of socks on Jesus\u2019 birthday, the new Renault Twingo GT, which has just gone on sale, would be a decent shout.With a height of just over 1.5 metres, it\u2019s teeny-weeny, so actually has a good chance of squeezing beneath a Christmas tree, and at \u00a313,755, it\u2019s not hideously expensive, although not exactly pocket change either.More power, more funIn its standard guise, the second-generation Twingo city car was very well received, due to its cheeky looks and mega manoeuvrability and it had the unique appeal of having the engine under the boot, a move which improved interior space and cabin noise.And now Renault has opted to warm up its kooky city car for the winter by fitting it with an 898cc TCe petrol engine, tuned to pump out 110bhp – 20bhp more than before.This extra power means it can get up to 62mph in 9.6 secs, and from 50mph to 75mph in under nine seconds, before topping out at a maximum speed of 113mph.While it\u2019s not exactly a \u2018pocket rocket\u2019, those figures are a welcome improvement on the laughable 14.5 second 0-62mph dash in the entry-level 70bhp Twingo.Other performance-boosting changes include a modified turbocharger, uprated fuel pump, revised engine mapping and a specially-designed, free-flowing twin silencer exhaust.Like orange?Riding on 17-inch wheels, the Twingo GT benefits from some interior upgrades with automatic climate control, automatic lights and front wipers, fog lights with cornering function and rear parking sensors all coming as standard.The tangy exterior shade seen in these pictures, which is officially known as \u2018i.d blaze orange\u2019, is exclusive to the Twingo GT, but non-Tango fans can instead opt for tamer colours like crystal white, lunar grey or diamond black.Inside, the colour scheme echoes the exterior, with orange trim detail on the part-leather upholstery, the air vents and the base of the gear lever. There are also grey touches to the interior surrounding the dashboard, air vents and steering wheel along with Renault Sport-badged door sills, aluminium pedals and a sport gear lever knob.The Twingo GT is available now, with prices starting at \u00a313,775."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hot Hatch Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/hot-hatch-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Renault Twingo GT","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hot-hatch-cars\/renault-twingo-gt\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]