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With spiralling fuel
costs and punitive company car taxes, it’s easy to think that stylish
motoring is being pushed out of the reach of many buyers. But Vauxhall
is coming to the rescue with a car which combines one of the world’s
most fuel-efficient engines with the head-turning ability of the
dazzling drop-top Tigra.
Using the same
1.3-litre CDTi turbo diesel engine which has already been warmly
received in the Corsa supermini, the stylish Tigra will instantly become
the most economical roadster in Britain when it goes on sale in January.
Returning an incredible 61.4mpg on the combined cycle and an amazing
72.4mpg in the official government extra-urban test, the average
motorist covering 12,000 miles a year could save around £450 annually
by choosing the Tigra CDTi rather than some of its petrol-engined
rivals.
And the savings don’t
stop there for company car drivers. With CO2 emissions of
just 124g/km, the Tigra CDTi falls into the lowest possible tax band for
conventionally–engined vehicles, at just 15 per cent – even under the
new stricter bandings being introduced for the 2005-2006 tax year.
The new engine won’t
dilute driving excitement either. With 70PS and 170Nm of torque, the
Tigra CDTi has more than enough pulling power to make sure drivers don’t
feel they’ve sacrificed performance. And like the existing 1.4 and
1.8-litre petrol-engined models, the new oil-burner comes as standard
with a sophisticated electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof and
stylish lines which have made the Tigra a sell-out success.
Tigra Brand Manager,
Sara Nicholson said: "Rising petrol prices, company car taxes and
concerns about the environment mean that buyers are looking for the most
fuel-efficient cars possible, but they don't want to give up style or
performance.
"With a CDTi Tigra,
Vauxhall has created a real head-turner which is actually one of the
most economical cars in Britain. The average driver could save enough in
fuel and tax costs every year to top up their tan on a holiday. That
should make sure it isn’t just the Tigra which turns heads! "
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Statistics - MY2007
CO2 emissions: 124g/km
MPG Combined: 61.4
Engine: 1248cc Diesel
Transmission : 5 Speed Man
BHP/Torque: 70/170 NM
Kerb Weight: 1203 kg
Top Speed: 104 MPH
0-62 MPH: 15.5 secs
Insurance Group: 8
Warranty: 1yr / unlimited |
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