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Rover 400 Tourer (XW) 416 GTI (122 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover 400:
The Rover 400 Series, and later the Rover 45, are a series of small family cars that were produced by the British manufacturer Rover from 1990 to 2005. The cars were co-developed as part of Rover's collaboration with Honda. The first-generation 400 was based on the Honda Concerto, and the Mark II 400 was based on the Honda Domani/Civic.
Honda petrol engines were used in some Rover models, while the market competitive Rover L-series diesel engine was used from the mid-1990s in Hondas, before they designed their own diesel engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Tourer (XW) Overview:
Rover 400 (Tourer (XW)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
416 GTI (122 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A lively and responsive engine, providing a good balance of performance for both city and highway driving. Very reliable Honda unit.
Fuel Economy
Good all-round fuel economy, making it a sensible choice for daily use without sacrificing too much performance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Good handling for its class
- • Reliable Honda-derived engines (416 GTI, 416 Si)
- • Excellent fuel economy from diesel variant
- • Strong value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Dated exterior and interior styling
- • Known head gasket issues on K-series petrol engines (1.8i)
- • Limited safety features by modern standards (2-star Euro NCAP)
- • Some interior trim quality inconsistencies
- • Resale value can be low
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Tourer (XW): 1993 - 1998).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | 400 |
| Generation: | Tourer (XW) |
| Modification (Engine): | 416 GTI (122 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 122 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | Honda ZC More details about the engine Honda ZC |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
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