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HANDLING
Cornering responses are impressively keen and it stays predictable as the low limits approach, but it's not a match for more conventional roadster rivals.COMFORT
Only the very small need apply. The cabin feels cramped, ride quality is bumpy over poor surfaces and refinement is non-existent over about 65 mph.QUALITY & RELIABILITY
As solidly constructed as you would expect a Daihatsu to be. Some of the cabin switchgear feels a bit low-rent, but the folding hardtop is a triumph of miniaturisation.PERFORMANCE
It's great fun to thrash the tiny little engine to within an inch of its life - but acceleration is never better than barely adequate.ROOMINESS
The tiny, cramped cockpit must be about the smallest of any car on sale in Britain when the roof is up. The boot capacity is very limited, too.STEREO / SAT NAV
The stereo gives decent sound with the roof up but struggles with wind noise when its down. Satnav unavailable.RUNNING COSTS
Good on fuel and with respectable insurance costs but service intervals are short and depreciation is fairly sharp.VALUE FOR MONEY
Britain's cheapest roadster - but only the most dedicated minimalists will be happy with its small size and poor performance.ENVIRONMENT
One of the greener roadsters, but the acute lack of performance puts the relatively low CO2 emissions into perspective.This review has been tagged with: Daihatsu | Daihatsu Copen
Daihatsu Copen car review
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SpecificationsModel tested: Daihatsu Copen
Price as tested: £12,715
Range price: £10,995 - £12,715
Insurance group as tested: 9
CO2 emissions as tested: 140g/km (Band C, £120)
Average range CO2 emissions: 140g/km
Company car tax %: 16
EuroNCAP result: N/A
Date tested: July 2008
Road tester: Adrian Hearn
Auto Trader Ten Point Test rating: 70%
City cars are all the rage for motorists seeking a small vehicle which is frugal, cheap to insure and funky looking.
And the Daihatsu Copen ticks these boxes and has one advantage over other city cars – it’s a convertible.
With the credit crunch tightening the belts of the British public, could the Daihatsu Copen be the solution to those seeking convertible looks with city car running costs? Read our review to find out.
