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Rover Montego Estate (XE) 1.3 (68 Hp)
Overall Rating
Rover Montego:
The Austin Montego is a British family car that was produced from 1984 to 1994, first by British Leyland and then by its successor the Rover Group. The Montego was the replacement for both the rear-wheel drive Morris Ital and the front-wheel drive Austin Ambassador ranges to give British Leyland an all-new competitor for the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier.
On its launch, it was sold as both an Austin and a performance-enhanced MG. It was the last car to be launched under the Austin marque, and a facelift introduced for the 1989 model year was sold without a marque, following the phasing out of the Austin name. Production of the saloon Montego ended in 1993 following the introduction of the Rover 600 Series, and the estate remained in production until December 1994....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate (XE) Overview:
Rover Montego (Estate (XE)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Modest performance, best suited for city driving and light loads. Struggles on highways.
Fuel Economy
Reasonably economical for its era, especially in urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Good fuel economy on diesel variants
- • Affordable used car option
Cons:
- • Questionable build quality and reliability issues
- • Underpowered base engines
- • Dated interior design
- • Poor safety by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | Montego |
| Generation: | Estate (XE) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 68 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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