When I drove Vauxhall's Tigra roadster at its original launch last year, I enjoyed it immensely: the little two-seater is flawed, but its easy-going character, the free-revving, lively 90bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine and good-quality, pleasant cabin were all endearing factors. Sure, forward visibility isn't great, with thick, slanted windscreen pillars, rearward vision is even more restricted, thanks to the rollover bars (the silver wave-shaped structure behind the seats) and wind deflector, and ride quality is not perfect. There's also the infuriating push-button remote boot opening/closing, which takes ages and is immensely frustrating when all you want to do is shove a bag away, slam and go. But these are small details which besotted buyers would be more than prepared to put up with...
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