Renault believes the main fleet job of its new Twingo is to depose the Mini from estate agent fleets.

If it's going to do that job it needs a few key elements to be just right. The car needs to be stylish to convey a successful business and act as a staff-retention tool; be manoeuvrable to cope with the demands of an urban environment; have low running costs; and be reasonably practical. The new Twingo is impressive on all these counts.

While style is subjective, the Renault city car manages a sporty version of cute without looking like it's trying to copy other cars already on the market. And its looks shouldn't be underestimated when it comes to resale values.

As with almost all current smaller cars, there are a host of customisable options for colours and trims. However, Renault has also made some packs available to simplify the process and make residual value predictions easier.

What really sets the Twingo apart from rivals, however, is that the engine is positioned in the rear of the car below the boot floor, with drive going to the rear wheels. This has two advantages. Firstly, the way the engine is positioned means there's far more room inside than you'd expect from a city car because the cabin can extend further forward than normal. And secondly, because there's no engine under the bonnet (only the battery, screenwash and cooling system) the front wheels can turn far more than normal. This gives a class-leading turning circle and makes the car incredibly easy to park.