Published: 13 Apr 2026

Frank Stephenson on the reborn Renault Twingo

But crucially, does the McLaren P1 designer think this tiny Twingo is hot, or not?

Frank Stephenson is a car designer with more hits than the Beatles, including the Escort RS Cossie, first BMW Mini, Maser MC12, numerous Ferraris and the McLaren P1. These days he runs his own consultancy – Frank Stephenson Design. Here he shares his views on the reborn Renault Twingo

If optimism had four wheels and a city parking space it would look a lot like the new Renault Twingo. Not because it’s trying to relive the 1990s, but because it understands something often forgotten: small can be joyful.

The original Twingo was a masterclass in packaging and personality. The new one feels less like a reboot and more like a quiet love letter to the OG Twingo – affectionate, self aware, but disciplined enough not to drown in nostalgia.

Click on the link here to find out his views –  reborn Renault Twingo.