Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geographically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.
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Senova X65. 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, 1799, 1992 cm³ (I4 DOHC). BAIC takes its Saab 9-3 tech into SUV territory, with a roomy, practical design, with plenty of standard equipment, even if the turbo 2·0’s performance figures weren’t that competitive (130 kW). Smaller engine from March 2015.
Manufacturing location: Shunyi, Beijing, China
Marque: Senova
q.v. Senova D50 (2014–17)
MG ZT. 2001–4 (prod. 27,149 all models, incl. Mk II). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1794 cm³ petrol, 1951 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 2497 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Sporting versions of Rover 75, finally with firmer suspension and better handling. Helped keep MG Rover numbers up for a short time, though package began looking more dated toward the end of the run. V8 model introduced 2003, covered separately.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, Birmingham, England
Marque: MG | Model: MG ZT | Predecessor: MG Montego | Successor: MG ZT Mk II
q.v. Rover 75
Rover 45 (HH). 1999–2004 (prod. 129,250 to 2003). 5-door saloon. F/F, 1396, 1588, 1796 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 1590 cm³ petrol, 1994 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Facelifted 400, no longer trading on the snob appeal of the Rover name, and more sensibly priced. Two-litre KV6 replaced previous four, and the overall look tried to ape the new Rover 75 Mk I, with more chrome and better perceived quality. However, the 45 was dated alongside newer competition and sales began falling.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, Birmingham, England
Marque: Rover | Model: Rover 45 | Predecessor: Rover 400 (HH) | Successor: Rover 45 Mk II
q.v. MG ZS Mk I, Honda Domani (MA), Honda Civic (1994–2001)
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