Vauxhall Tigra road tests and consumer car reviews

Vauxhall Tigra 1995

A great sporty car from Vauxhall. Great fuel economy on the 1.4 with rapid exceleration make this a cheap fun drive.

Vauxhall Tigra 1998

I’m happy with the car overall, it looks smart - and is nippy - apart from some of the body work its great but I feel it’s not very good on fuel. I will get 300 miles to £45 of petrol and I don’t drive very fast, I maybe accelerate a bit sometimes but not all the time. Does anyone have the same problem or know how they could help me? Thanks, please email rhysholland7@hotmail.com

Vauxhall Tigra 2007

I’m only giving the car a three (despite really loving it) because the bloody thing leaks like a sieve and yet no-one is able to find out where the water is coming from. Every time it rains the drivers side footwell and the area behind the seat are soaking. I’ve been told it’s over zealous car washers, parking on a hill, the direction of the wind (???). I know it’s a covertible and the odd small ingress of water unavoidable but right now I feel like I’m driving around in a very expensive fish tank!! The dealers have been very unhelpful. I certainly won’t buy another Vauxhall of any description as it seem to be a common fault they refuse to acknowledge!

Responses to this review

I agree entirely with your review. Bought a 2005 model and had problems with the passenger side door leaking on occasions, usually only during heavy rain. Revised door seals were fitted but a year later the problem returned. Dealer said out of warranty despite having had the problem originally after only 6 months of ownership. They wanted hundreds of pounds to replace all the seals(windows, roof and doors) to attempt to cure the problem. Other problems included knocking noise associated with steering, nut and bolts replaced under warranty. Had the car 5 years now and less than 30K miles on the clock and oil warning light came on today. Stopped the car immediately and was towed off motorway by the AA, could be just an oil pump failure but this could also have wrecked the engine. I too am put off buying another Vauxhall - Steven Mills from England

Vauxhall Tigra 1.8 16v Sport 2007

I chose this car over its rivals because its a real head turner. Ride is fantastic.

Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16V Manual Air a/c 2007

I just love the Tigra, I previously owned the 01 model and decided it was definately time for an update. This Tigra beats the old one hands down but still retains it’s sporty personality and easy going drive. LOVE IT!