Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 Sport Review

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Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 Sport
3.5 stars
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B.'s Review of Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 Sport

29th Jul 2002

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
Good Points

The throaty growl on acceleration, the sexy curves. Not since the era of Frogeye Sprites and MG Midgets has anyone made a two seater for the masses.


Bad Points

Very basic dash - could have done with some extra syling here to lose the Corsa image.


General Comments

I have owned my Vauxhall Tigra for around 6 months now. I admit, it was the Tigras' exceptionally good looks that made me choose it, but I was impressed with the car's performance. Unlike most, I was not expecting a racing car - it's a Corsa underneath! The engine responds quickly and growls seductively, the brakes are, I admit, a bit on the soft side but once you're accustomed to the feel, you know they'll be there when you need them. The steering is excellent, no under or oversteer, nice and easy.

I think most people looking at the Tigra expect it to match up to cars in a totally different price range. The truth is, it should be compared with the small hatches. Against rivals in the same class, it fares extremely well and wins hands down in the looks department.

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Members' Comments onB.'s Review

  • lexi. on 14th Jun 2003

    I could'nt agree with you more, I am totally in love with my Tigra, i just bought it 2 weeks ago and think it looks fab, a great wee car for posing in don't you think!!

  • daleyboy. on 10th Aug 2003

    im going to pick my tigra up in 3 days, cant wait, hope you guys are right!!!!!

  • gramsay on 25th Mar 2004

    I have just purchased my first Tigra, although three years old it's beautifull, drives easy and is guaranteed to turn heads. Looks far more of a sports car than it is but. Love at first sight.

  • chriskai2001 on 16th Aug 2005

    Hey guys

    ive been reading through all your reviews and am well happy with my choice. I am picking up my tigra on wednesday and really cant wait so i hope all these reviews are right, from the short test drive i had im sure it will live up to expectations.

  • saffy19ek on 23rd Mar 2008

    my boyfriend is buying me a tigra its just a case of choosing one but I cant decide what to go for? or what colour! what do you think of the red ones? iv seen one in red 05 plate with one owner but the problem is its done 54000 miles but its only 6995! need sum advice please!