Review
It's hard not to like the concept behind the Copen: a miniaturised coupe-convertible that's completely unlike anything else on the market.
The diminutive proportions mean its a doddle to thread through urban streets or to park in tight spaces, but they conspire with the cutesy styling to give it the appearance of something that Noddy might drive. The tiny cabin feels very tight for anyone above average height. Practicality is limited by only having two seats and a tiny boot, although the power operated folding metal hardtop works quickly and cleanly.
The Copen's driving experience is dominated by a tiny, rev-happy turbocharged 0.8 litre engine. It's a joy to thrash it through the gears - and even at max attack there's little chance of finding yourself on the wrong side of a speed limit - but the real downside comes from very low gearing and noisy, buzzy cruising at speed.
A neat idea, but one that's likely to appeal to only a tiny minority of sportscar buyers.