We say Lambasted by Jeremy Clarkson for looking 'a bit ginger beer'. We think it's quite smart, and a good price.Performance The Copen’s tiny 0.7-litre turbocharged petrol engine packs punchy 67bhp. An update brought a new 86bhp 1.3 petrol that offers more of the same performance.Emissions The Copen’s petrol engines offer 44mpg and 47mpg respectively and middling CO2 emissions.Driving The little Copen offers excellent handling with the roof up, but it's downhill from there if you're going topless – scuttle shake ruins body control. Feels outpaced on the motorway too.Feel You'll have a new hairdo by the time you've finished driving with the Copen’s roof down. However, the Copen’s metal-folding roof keeps the cabin well insulated from noise and the elements.Space Let’s skip over this, eh? Interior space is not the Copen’s strong point.Equipment Aircon, alloys and a bit of chrome – plus that electric folding roof as standard.Price The Copen offers good running costs and decent value for money – it’s very cheap to buy for what it is.Quality The Copen’s cabin materials feel rather dated and basic; though exterior looks are very smart.Safety Twin front airbags and ABS as standard.Pros Handling is excellent; styling tooCons Cramped, rather basic, poor on the motorway.Alternatives Citroen C3 Pluriel, MINI One Convertible, Mitsubishi Colt CZC, Nissan Micra CC, Peugeot 206 CC, Smart Fortwo Cabriolet, Vauxhall Tigra, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
