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Admissions time. I never was much of a fan of the original Tigra. A Corsa with a cutesy body, it did nothing particularly well yet sold in huge numbers to a clientele who valued looks over almost every other attribute. As a result theres quite a bit of brand equity in the Tigra name.
When Vauxhall decided to launch a new sporty tot, there really was only one option when it came to its moniker. Virtually everything else, however, is different.
Whereas the old Tigra was rather optimistically dubbed a 2+2 coupe, the latest version is an unashamed two seater. Its profile looks much like a Peugeot 206CC to which somebody has taken a plane and chamfered all the curves into edgy angles and gives a clue as to the cars party piece. At the press of a button, the hard top folds into the boot, turning the little coupe into a full convertible. Everybody, it seems, is getting in on the folding hard top act, with Renault, Peugeot, Lexus, Daihatsu and Mercedes all offering vanishing tin tops and many more manufacturers lining up to introduce their own.
Two petrol engines are available, both sixteen-valve units. The 90bhp 1.4-litre version opens proceedings at 13,995 with a Sport version starting at 15,145. The punchier 125bhp 1.8-litre car is only available in Sport trim and kicks off at 15,995. Theres also a 1.3-litre diesel version offered for 14,995 in standard guise or 850 more as a Sport. Versions with air conditioning tack another 500 onto these prices.
Fords Streetka sells for around 1,000 less than the 1.4-litre Tigra and offers a bigger engine a zippier performance. In other words, you really have to want that hood to make the Tigra worthwhile.
"At the press of a button the hard top folds into the boot, turning the little coupe into a full convertible" Theres little doubt that the Vauxhall feels the more polished product. The interior quality is a a long way ahead of its Ford rival and the hood is in a completely different league. The cabin features wheel-mounted audio controls, a metallic finished fascia and a tiltable steering column. Both seats are height adjustable and an electronic display panel is standard on all models.
The standard car comes with 15-inch alloys, a CD stereo, anti lock brakes, twin front and side airbags and sports suspension. Trade up to the Sport version of the Tigra and Vauxhall include 16-inch wheels, a silver targa roofbar, a stereo that can handle MP3s, a remote controlled alarm and an alloy-effect centre console. Aluminium pedals, a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel and front fog lights are also included. A leather pack is offered as an option with seats, head restraints and door trims finished in hide and ESP is also an option for those looking to safely explore the limits of the Tigras handling.
Vauxhall have the benefit of others mistakes to draw upon in developing the Tigra. Many of the early coupe-cabriolet models looked the part but were cursed with woeful luggage space. This time round, the Tigra doesnt attempt to wedge in a pair of useless vestigial rear seats, instead offering a useful boot of 440 litres. Even with the hood cassette, in place theres 250 litres available more than enough for a weekends light luggage for two.