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MG Maestro 2.0 EFi (117 Hp)
Overall Rating
MG Maestro:
The Austin Maestro is a small family car which was produced in Oxford, England from November 1982 to December 1994. There are two body styles, a five-door hatchback and a two-door van. It was introduced by British Leyland under the Austin marque, with the Rover Group selling it simply as the Maestro starting from 1988. An MG-branded performance version was sold as the MG Maestro from 1983 until 1991.
The Maestro replaced the Austin Maxi and Austin Allegro, with the van version replacing the corresponding van derivative of the Morris Ital. Although later year models were sometimes informally referred to as the Rover Maestro, the car never wore the Rover badge. The Austin Montego saloon was a variant of the Maestro....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Maestro Overview:
MG Maestro (Maestro). 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 MG Maestro generation predates the Euro NCAP testing program (which began in 1997), therefore no official rating is available. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of the late 1980s.
2.0 EFi (117 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a respectable blend of power and refinement for a family hatchback, providing smooth and capable performance for daily driving.
Fuel Economy
Adequate fuel economy for a 2.0-liter engine of its vintage, offering a reasonable balance between power and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong performance from the Turbo model for its era
- • Spacious and practical interior for a hatchback
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Distinctive and recognizable styling
- • Good value on the classic car market
Cons:
- • Variable build quality and potential for rust
- • Dated interior design by later standards
- • Some reliability concerns, particularly with electrics
- • Limited safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • High fuel consumption on performance models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Maestro: 1983 - 1984).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | MG |
| Model: | Maestro |
| Generation: | Maestro |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 EFi (117 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 117 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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