Opel Tigra 2004–2009 car dimensions: 3921 mm long, 1684 mm wide and 1376 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,235 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The two-seater cabin has height-adjustable sports seats and steering wheel as standard, plus electric windows and heated power mirrors. Air conditioning is standard on Edition and Exclusiv grades and optional on others. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are optional extras. Radios offer CD and MP3 with info displays but no touchscreen. ESP and four airbags are standard on most models. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist or reversing camera is available.
Boot space is 440 litres with the roof closed and 250 litres with it open. A 70-litre storage net sits behind the seats for extra bags.
Payload is 215 kg. Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg on published specs. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for this roadster.
The cabin is a compact two-seater with height-adjustable sport seats as standard and a height-adjustable steering wheel. Power windows and heated power mirrors come fitted. Optional leather upholstery adds seat heating on higher grades. The electro-hydraulic steel folding roof turns the car from coupe to open roadster in about 18 seconds, with a heated rear window. Storage includes a lockable glovebox with cup holders plus a 70-liter netted compartment behind the seats. Air conditioning is available as an option or standard on some editions.
Combined fuel use listed as 6.1 L/100 km for the 1.4 petrol and 7.5-7.7 L/100 km for the 1.8 petrol. diesel at 4.6 L/100 km.
Service interval every 30,000 km or once a year.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating of 4 stars (tested 2004).
Standard safety includes front and side airbags, ABS with brake assist, ESP, Pedal Release System, and seat-belt pretensioners with force limiters.
Fuel economy figures from maker data show the 1.4 Twinport petrol returning 6.1 L/100 km combined (or 6.0 with Easytronic), the 1.8 at 7.5-7.7 L/100 km combined, and the 1.3 CDTI diesel at 4.6 L/100 km. All meet Euro 4 standards. Tank capacity is 45 liters.
Servicing follows a 30,000 km or annual schedule. Oil and filter changes, brake checks, and other items align with this interval. Timing belt replacement on the 1.8 is noted at 90,000 km or six years. Corrosion protection inspections support the 12-year body warranty.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the class: four airbags, ABS plus brake assist, ESP as standard across variants, Pedal Release System, pyrotechnic pretensioners, force limiters, and height-adjustable head restraints. The body uses reinforced sills, doors, and cross-members for rigidity with the roof open or closed. Euro NCAP awarded 4 stars for adult protection (body stable with minimal cabin deformation) and 2 stars for pedestrians.
Living with the car means a practical retractable hardtop that keeps usable boot space of 440 liters closed or 250 liters open, plus the extra rear compartment. The DSA chassis and wide track support agile yet comfortable road manners. Regular roof mechanism care and adherence to service intervals help maintain reliability on this two-seater roadster.
Length 3921 mm, Width 1684 mm, Height 1376 mm, Wheelbase 2491 mm (Tigra 2004–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel Tigra TwinTop Owner's Manual, auto-data.net and manufacturer price lists.