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Austin Maxi II 1750 (72 Hp)
Overall Rating
Austin Maxi:
The Austin Maxi is a medium-sized, 5-door hatchback family car that was produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981.
Despite its practical design and remarkable space efficiency , the Maxi never came close to reaching its projected sales targets. Just under half a million were built over a 12 year period. BL management decisions involving the Maxi had significant knock-on effects to the rest of the car line-up. BL marketing decreed that the Maxi should be the only car in the range to feature a hatchback. This stance prevented the Austin Allegro and Princess models gaining hatchbacks despite those designs being capable of receiving them....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Austin Maxi (II). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Austin Maxi II was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP (1997), and as such, it was not tested. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards, typical of vehicles from its era.
1750 (72 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 72 Hp 1750 engine provided more leisurely performance, suitable for relaxed driving. It was adequate for city use and gentle rural roads, but highway overtaking required planning.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy than the HLS due to lower power, but still not a strong point. Expect similar figures in the low 20s to high 20s MPG.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior with a large hatchback boot
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Good visibility from the driver's seat
- • Unique and distinctive British design
Cons:
- • Dated styling by the early 1980s
- • Questionable build quality and reliability issues (typical of British Leyland era)
- • Modest performance, especially the 72 Hp variant
- • Poor fuel economy compared to modern vehicles
- • Lack of modern safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1972 - 1980).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Austin |
| Model: | Maxi |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1750 (72 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 72 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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