The second-generation Tigra may be Corsa based, like the last model to bear the name, but it's a different car altogether. Instead of a coupé, it's now a strict two-seat coupé-convertible with a folding hard top. That gives it a distinct advantage over its two main rivals, as Ford's StreetKa has a fabric roof and the Peugeot 206CC tries to be a four seater (and is a squeeze inside as a result). It's a great looker, well-executed, practical for a convertible, and fun too. Supermini underpinnings mean it won't satisfy those seeking proper sportscar thrills, but it should be justifiably popular all the same.
Behind the Wheel
Tigra is fun to drive because you have the wind in the hair and the knowledge that it looks good, with this fun to drive coupé.
On the Road
Two petrol engines are available from launch, a 1.4 and a 1.8. The 1.4 is adequate for sauntering to the shops or sunny cruising, but if you want any hint of performance then you really need to choose the 1.8 which serves up enough to get somewhere quite quickly.
Features |
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| Audible lights on warning | Electric boot release | ||
| Electric power steering | Multi Function Display | ||
| Rev counter | Service interval indicator | ||
| CD30 stereo radio/CD/MP3 player + aux-in socket | Double DIN audio facia | ||
| RDS EON with Traffic Programme | Steering wheel mounted audio controls | ||
| Auto dipping rear view mirror | Body colour bumpers | ||
| Body colour mirrors and door handles | Body colour targa roof bar | ||
| Centre Rear Brake Lights | Door to door illumination | ||
| Elec heated + adjust door mirrors | Electric front windows | ||
| Electrically operated body colour retractable hard top | Electronic headlamp levelling | ||
| Folding door mirrors | Intermittent windscreen wipers | ||
| Laminated windscreen | Reinforced windscreen surround | ||
| Scratch resistant glass heated rear window | Tinted glass | ||
| Twin jet windscreen washer nozzles | Two speed windscreen wipers | ||
| Windscreen aerial | Accessory socket | ||
| Air blend heater/4 speed fan/illuminated controls | Air conditioning | ||
| Air recirculation system | Anti submarining ramps in seats | ||
| Carpeted passenger compartment | Centre console with cupholders | ||
| Chrome effect handbrake button | Chrome effect interior door handles | ||
| Chrome gear knob | Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment | ||
| Fade up/down courtesy light | Front body-lock seatbelt pretensioners | ||
| Height adjustable head restraints | Leather steering wheel | ||
| Lockable glovebox | Matt aluminium style hoops behind seats | ||
| Pollen filter | Splice/Elba cloth upholstery | ||
| Sports seats | Tilt adjustable steering column | ||
| Twin sunvisors | ABS | ||
| Active front headrest system | Deformation zones front and rear | ||
| Driver and passenger airbags | Electronic brake force distribution | ||
| Energy absorbing steering column | Integral protective side door padding | ||
| Pedal release system | Reinforced passenger safety cell | ||
| Seat belt force limiter | Side airbags | ||
| Burst-proof door locks | Electronic engine immobiliser | ||
| Folding key | Freewheeling door locks | ||
| Key left in ignition audible warning | Locking wheel bolts | ||
| Security code protection for audio | Two-stage remote central locking with deadlocks | ||
| Visible vehicle identification number | Sports suspension | ||
| Alloy effect instrument surrounds | Chrome effect moulding in rear bumper | ||
| Chrome effect speaker surrounds | Dark metallic effect centre console | ||
| Dark metallic effect door mouldings | 15" alloy wheels | ||
| Space saver spare wheel | |||