Some will buy the new Renault Twizy for its eco-friendly nature and some for its futuristic almost conceptual looks, while others for its ultra-compact size, but we seriously doubt if anyone will choose the French 1+1 tandem-seat electric city car with its 17hp motor for its ability to go sideways.

Still, given the Twizy’s rear-wheel drive layout and the fact that the very capable Renaultsport division designed its chassis, it’s a reasonable question for any gearhead: Will it drift?

If you want to find out the answer, head over for a short clip from Britain’s Autocar magazine that took the Twizy for a not-so-quick spin.

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