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− | '''Rover 45 (HH/Oyster). 2004–5 (prod. 129,250 Mk I to 2003). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1396, 1588, 1796 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1994 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1997 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Facelifted version of 45, already long past its sell-by date. Unconvincing facelift failed to hide 45’s cramped, early-’90s interior (traceable to the 1992 [[Honda Domani (MA)]]) and lack of refinement. Good equipment levels. Still good performance from K-series engines and handling not too bad, but well behind the competition. | + | '''Rover 45 (HH/Oyster). 2004–5 (prod. 129,250 Mk I to 2003). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1396, 1588, 1796 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1994 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Facelifted version of 45, already long past its sell-by date. Unconvincing facelift failed to hide 45’s cramped, early-’90s interior (traceable to the 1992 [[Honda Domani (MA)]]) and lack of refinement. Good equipment levels. Still good performance from K-series engines and handling not too bad, but well behind the competition. |
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Revision as of 13:02, 23 November 2013
Rover 45 (HH/Oyster). 2004–5 (prod. 129,250 Mk I to 2003). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1396, 1588, 1796 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1994 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Facelifted version of 45, already long past its sell-by date. Unconvincing facelift failed to hide 45’s cramped, early-’90s interior (traceable to the 1992 Honda Domani (MA)) and lack of refinement. Good equipment levels. Still good performance from K-series engines and handling not too bad, but well behind the competition.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, Birmingham, England
Marque: Rover | Model: Rover 45 | Predecessor: Rover 45 Mk I | Successor: Roewe 550
q.v. MG ZS Mk II, Honda Civic (1994–2001)