Daihatsu Copen (04-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 24 September 2009
The funky little Copen is one of the most affordable small convertibles around and great fun to drive too. Unusually for a car this small it features a metal-folding roof rather than a fabric hood, which means it is relatively quiet on the move and well-insulated from cold weather. It's diminutive dimensions make it easy to drive and a doddle to park in town, but the downside is a cramped cabin and virtually no boot space when the roof is down. The original engine was a 0.7-litre turbo but this was replaced in early 2007 by a more powerful 1.3-litre which is also more economical.
3.5 out of 5

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Standard Trim

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

2d

£13,332

151

15%

£400

£800

£400

£800

1.3 2d

£12,073

140

15%

£362

£724

£362

£724

Vivid

2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014
Model P11D Value CO2 g/km BIK Band 20% Tax 40% Tax 20% Tax 40% Tax

Vivid 2d

£12,832

151

15%

£385

£770

£385

£770