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Renault is finally bringing its teeny Twingo city car to the UK.

The bargain hatchback will be priced from just £8,375 when it goes on sale in September, and Renault claims it beats rivals both on price and levels of equipment.

More than 2.4 million Twingos have been sold around the world since it was launched in 1993, but never officially in the UK.

The second generation Twingo was unveiled at last year's Paris Motor Show and gave visitors the first glimpse of the Citroen C2-rivalling supermini.

But the French car maker has just announced the final specification available to British buyers.

Renault will offer two Twingos from launch. The Dynamique and GT models produce 75bhp and 100bhp respectively, while both returning 49.5 and 47.8mpg.

The Dynamique version, priced at £8,375 features 15-inch alloy wheels, a bodykit and aluminium-effect interior trim.

Renault's sporty £9.995 Twingo GT will appeal to buyers looking for a racier look, with its sports suspension, dark tinted glass and boot spoiler.

The Twingo will be available to order in July, with the car arriving in showroom on September 7.

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