We say The TF is great fun, but this is basically a ten-year-old car.Performance The TF’s 1.8-litre engine boasts 135bhp and suits the car well, hauling the lightweight Roadster around easily despite its small displacement. Although it’s no performance car, it’s really fun – similar to the MX-5.Emissions 185g/km is just about competitive as it 35.8mpg combined from the TF’s petrol engine.Driving The TF is great fun to drive; offers loads of grip and the steering is well balanced.Feel The ageing car is rather noisy and rattly, and there’s a fairly harsh ride.Space For a two-seat sports car, the TF is not bad. There’s ample room up front and enough space for a few bags in the boot at 210 litres litres of storage space.Equipment CD player, electric windows and heated door mirrors come as standard on the MG TF.Price The TF costs less than its predecessor did back in the day and running costs are okay for the sector. The MG roadster’s residuals won’t be good unless they can be passed off as ‘rare’ in a few years’ time.Quality The MG TF doesn’t offer much in the way of quality; it’s rackety, things break, and the fit and finish is awful.Safety Driver and passenger airbags and door side intrusion beams are standard on the TF. No stability control or curtain airbags, which is unacceptable nowadays.Pros Great fun to drive, quite efficient.Cons Poor standard kit, lack of safety features, terrible fit and finish.Alternatives Mazda MX-5
