The European-developed Tigra TwinTop is heading our way as a Holden.
It will add to Holden's convertible range rather than replace the Astra, which is expected to also become a folding hard-top in its new generation to be launched in Europe in 2005.
Power comes courtesy of the 92kW/165Nm 1.8-litre Ecotec engine laid out transverse and driving the front wheels. That unit is seen in the Barina SRi here as well as the Astra family. There’s also a 1.4-litre engine version, which comes to Australia in Barina, while a 1.3-litre common rail turbo-diesel sates the European taste for all things oil burner. No automatic transmission choice though, just a five-speed manual.
Standard
ABS with brake assistance and four airbags would make up a basic safety package.
price around $33,000-$35,000 and a monthly forecast of 60-80 purchased per month.
The 1264kg kerb weight .
2 pics below, what do you think?