9.7.2004
New Tigra TwinTop: Sporty Cabrio-Coupé for all seasons

With the new Tigra TwinTop, Opel/Vauxhall debuts a sporty two-seater with an electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof. Its dynamic, exciting design promises pure driving pleasure and the touch of a button transforms the Tigra from a coupé into a convertible in just around 18 seconds.

In contrast to previous roof systems that required roof parts to be laid on top of each other, taking up a lot of space in the trunk and creating a "plump" rear end, the Tigra's engineers were able to develop a roof system with space-saving folding kinematics. This intelligent roof technology enabled the designers to create a harmonious and dynamic design from the front right up to the striking rear end.

This state-of-the-art roof design is also the key to the Tigra's best-in-class storage space of more than 500 liters -- 440 liters in the trunk and an additional 70 liters in a compartment right behind the seats. But even when the top is down, the two-seater still offers 250 liters of luggage capacity -- plus the 70 liter space behind the seats, which is accessible from the passenger compartment.

The Tigra TwinTop's interior matches its sporty character with standard height-adjustable sport seats, chrome-ringed instruments as well as numerous applications in matt chrome.

Driver and passenger benefit from superb ergonomics and extensive standard equipment. In addition to the electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof all Tigra TwinTop versions feature power windows, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors and remote-controlled central locking. The sporty Cabrio-Coupé also boasts extensive standard safety equipment: two front and two side airbags, ESP, ABS, disk brakes all around and brake assistant provide a high level of passive and active safety.

The Tigra TwinTop, which is manufactured in Cerizay, Western France, by renowned coachbuilder Heuliez, will be available at dealerships in September. Two modern ECOTEC gasoline engines ensure lively and economical performance: a 1.4-liter TWINPORT unit (66 kW/90 hp) and the 92 kW/125 hp 1.8-liter engine.