Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top"

**nsap** · 03-01-2008, 06:41 PM

Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top"
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Rüsselsheim/Geneva. The new “Illusion” model variant is another iteration of the quick-changing Tigra TwinTop: the two-seater’s electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof is covered in a Bordeaux red canvas, which gives the car the soft-top look of a classic fabric-roofed cabrio – without foregoing the benefits of a hard top. The Tigra TwinTop “Illusion” will be one of the stars on the Opel stand at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva.

This variant also comes with many standard features, such as leather trim, heated seats, air conditioning, MP3-compatible CD-Radio, on-board computer, two-layer metallic/pearlescent-effect lacquer, aluminum sport pedals, color-coordinated safety belts and footwell mats, as well as 17-inch light alloy wheels in bi-color design. The special “Endless Summer” edition is also available for customers who would prefer the extensive standard equipment, but without the canvas roof.

Customers can choose between a 1.4 (66 kW/90 hp) or 1.8-liter (92 kW/125 hp) gasoline engine. Both come with a five-speed manual transmission, while the 1.4 TWINPORT can also be ordered with an automated Easytronic five-speed manual gearbox. As with all Tigra TwinTops, the changeover from coupé to cabrio in the “Illusion” takes place at the touch of a button and requires just around 18 seconds.

big swede · 03-01-2008, 06:50 PM

That top is hideous. Most convertables look best with a black top and this one is no different, especially considering the black seam that disects the entire roof. I thought we moved past the outdated look of Landau tops 20 years ago.

PocoToro · 03-01-2008, 07:03 PM

Why Is This Car Not Available To The Customers In The United States Of America ????????????????

RedVee8 · 03-01-2008, 07:11 PM

Seems a kinda pointless inovation.

BTW Tigra seems to have dropped off the Holden website.

jkennedy293 · 03-01-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PocoToro

Why Is This Car Not Available To The Customers In The United States Of America ????????????????

Because it wouldn't sell in enough numbers to justify production and recoup costs.

Hoosier Red · 03-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Eeewwwww!

Bravada · 03-01-2008, 07:28 PM

Wow, the Tigra was the most unlikely model to get the landau roof treatment and voila!

NoNameDenton · 03-01-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jkennedy293

Because it wouldn't sell in enough numbers to justify production and recoup costs.

They could sell it in small numbers as a niche model instead of selling them in to great of numbers when it might not sell. Selling it as a niche model would test the waters for how well it would sell in greater numbers.

PocoToro · 03-01-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoNameDenton

They could sell it in small numbers as a niche model instead of selling them in to great of numbers when it might not sell. Selling it as a niche model would test the waters for how well it would sell in greater numbers.

And by doing this, GM would be using all of it global position to increase market share in all markets.

GM needs to learn a thing or two from Whirlpool about leveraging there global manufacturing base.............

TORRED1 · 03-01-2008, 08:50 PM

yuck! to tall and narrow

camaro_freak · 03-01-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocoToro

Why Is This Car Not Available To The Customers In The United States Of America ????????????????

Because customers would walk out the door disgusted with that fake roof cover... brings back way too many late 70 buick and cadillac vinyl nightmares to me... shruggg

jzEllis · 03-01-2008, 08:58 PM

as much as i love off beat and unique for the sake of off beat and unique, i see absolutely no point in this... contrary to others though, i hate black only convertible tops. too me part of the allure of a convertible is the boutique/ avant guard, visual impact of a well designed and color contrasted top.

cadsrbest · 03-01-2008, 09:41 PM

My guess is it probably does not meet EPA regs and US crash standards. IMHO

I would like to see some interior pics!

NoNameDenton · 03-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PocoToro

And by doing this, GM would be using all of it global position to increase market share in all markets.

GM needs to learn a thing or two from Whirlpool about leveraging there global manufacturing base.............

Agree with that, plus Americans love choices and options

FenwickHockey65 · 03-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Meh. Not too exciting.

03-01-2008, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 14,966	Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" www.gminsidenews.com High-Resolution Images Rüsselsheim/Geneva. The new “Illusion” model variant is another iteration of the quick-changing Tigra TwinTop: the two-seater’s electro-hydraulic retractable steel roof is covered in a Bordeaux red canvas, which gives the car the soft-top look of a classic fabric-roofed cabrio – without foregoing the benefits of a hard top. The Tigra TwinTop “Illusion” will be one of the stars on the Opel stand at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva. This variant also comes with many standard features, such as leather trim, heated seats, air conditioning, MP3-compatible CD-Radio, on-board computer, two-layer metallic/pearlescent-effect lacquer, aluminum sport pedals, color-coordinated safety belts and footwell mats, as well as 17-inch light alloy wheels in bi-color design. The special “Endless Summer” edition is also available for customers who would prefer the extensive standard equipment, but without the canvas roof. Customers can choose between a 1.4 (66 kW/90 hp) or 1.8-liter (92 kW/125 hp) gasoline engine. Both come with a five-speed manual transmission, while the 1.4 TWINPORT can also be ordered with an automated Easytronic five-speed manual gearbox. As with all Tigra TwinTops, the changeover from coupé to cabrio in the “Illusion” takes place at the touch of a button and requires just around 18 seconds. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

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big swede 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midwest Drives: 07' Monte Carlo SS Posts: 4,097	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" That top is hideous. Most convertables look best with a black top and this one is no different, especially considering the black seam that disects the entire roof. I thought we moved past the outdated look of Landau tops 20 years ago. __________________ 07' SS Monte

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RedVee8 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rosemeadow, NSW Australia Drives: 1984 Holden VH Commodore Vacationer 253 V8 2006 A Posts: 1,597	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" Seems a kinda pointless inovation. BTW Tigra seems to have dropped off the Holden website. __________________ RedVee8 Current Holdens. VH Commodore Vacationer 253 V8; AH Astra CDX 1.8; CG Captiva LX 3.2V6 (work). Previous Holdens. 1969 HT Kingswood 186; 1975 HJ Premier 202; 1977 TC Gemini; 1985 JD Camira SL/E 1.8i Keep Holden On.

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,732	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" Wow, the Tigra was the most unlikely model to get the landau roof treatment and voila!

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TORRED1 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Drives: 2004 GTO 2006 HHR Posts: 519	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" yuck! to tall and narrow

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jzEllis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 852	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" as much as i love off beat and unique for the sake of off beat and unique, i see absolutely no point in this... contrary to others though, i hate black only convertible tops. too me part of the allure of a convertible is the boutique/ avant guard, visual impact of a well designed and color contrasted top.

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cadsrbest 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Conch Republic Drives: Yamaha Zuma Scooter Posts: 31	Re: Geneva 08: Opel Tigra TwinTop "Soft Top" My guess is it probably does not meet EPA regs and US crash standards. IMHO I would like to see some interior pics!

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