If quirky looks are high up on your ‘small car with a tight turning circle’ shopping list, then the Renault Twingo is a great option. Our pick Renault Twingo 0.9 TCe Dynamique
As the wheels of a car aren’t normally the furthest forward part (as the bumpers stick out), kerb to kerb measurements are slightly lower but less useful, as the bodywork of the car sticks out further than this figure, which is a problem when trying to turn between higher obstacles, such as walls. Kerb to kerb refers to the tightest turn a car can do between two kerbs, while wall to wall is the same but between walls. When looking at turning circles, it is important to understand the difference between ‘kerb to kerb’ and ‘wall to wall’ figures. Many drivers appreciate tight turning circles - some even need them out of necessity, including drivers of black cabs, which are able to turn particularly sharply. Parallel parking can become less of a stress, too. A tight turning circle means that navigating everywhere from the gym car park to the school drop off gets easier. Yes, they are great for a quick u-turn but their usefulness does not end there. Cars with tight turning circles can make driving far less stressful.
