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Fitment on a used rear cross member varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Tigra was sold in the UK in two distinct generations: the original Tigra (sometimes called Tigra A) ran from 1994 to 2000, and the Tigra TwinTop (Tigra B) ran from 2004 to 2009. These two generations are built on completely different platforms, so a rear cross member from a Tigra A will not fit a Tigra TwinTop and vice versa. Always confirm the generation of your car with the breaker before purchasing.
No — 2003 puts you in the final year of the original Tigra A, while 2005 is the Tigra TwinTop (Tigra B), which is an entirely different platform. These two generations share no structural underpinnings at the rear, so the cross members are not interchangeable. Make sure you source a part from the correct generation for your car.
Trim level does not affect rear cross member fitment on the Tigra — the structural rear bodywork is the same regardless of whether your car is a base, Sport, or Design specification. You may find cosmetically different components nearby (such as trim panels or badging) that differ between grades, but the cross member itself is trim-neutral. Any Tigra of the same generation and body style should be the right starting point.
The Tigra B was sold in the UK exclusively as the TwinTop semi-convertible body style, so there is no hatchback or coupe variant of the Tigra B to cross-reference against. This means all Tigra B (2004–2009) cross members should share the same body-style context, but always confirm against your registration with the breaker in case of any mid-production pressing changes.
The Tigra TwinTop ran from 2004 to 2009 and received a facelift during that period, but whether that facelift involved any changes to the rear cross member pressing is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. The platform remained the same throughout the Tigra B's production run, which is a good sign for interchangeability, but mid-generation structural changes cannot be ruled out without checking. Give the breaker both the donor and recipient registration numbers to be sure.
It matters a great deal — the Tigra A (1994–2000) and Tigra TwinTop B (2004–2009) are completely different platforms with no shared rear structure, so fitting a cross member from the wrong generation simply won't work. The quickest way to confirm your generation is to check your V5C registration document or give the breaker your full registration number, as they can look it up instantly. Never assume a part will fit based on the Tigra name alone.