At the pumps the least powerful TCe100 averages a fine 44.8mpg and even the more powerful 1.6 133 returns 40.3mpg. Better still, thanks to the added security of a folding hardtop, the Wind’s insurance category is expected to be very reasonable.

Keeping weight low has helped keep emissions reasonable, but without an efficient diesel in the range others, like the Peugeot 207 CC 1.6 HDI, are lower polluters. The TCe100, meanwhile, emits 145g/km of carbon dioxide while the 1.6-litre 133 emits 165g/km of CO2.

Quality on all Renault models has become a main priority in recent years but it is impossible to predict how reliable the Wind will be. It’s still too early to say whether or not the improvements in quality Renault claim are paying off. We’re keeping an eye on customer satisfaction surveys to see if they start recording an uplift in the reduction of niggling and major faults.