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Rover Montego 2.0 i CAT (102 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)
Montego Overview:
Rover Montego (Montego). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, the Rover Montego was not subjected to modern crash safety assessments. Its safety features are typical of its era, lacking advanced passive and active systems found in contemporary vehicles.
2.0 i CAT (102 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Slightly detuned from the non-CAT 2.0i due to emissions equipment, but still offers good, refined performance.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is likely similar to the 2.0i, with the added benefit of reduced emissions for its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Wide range of engine options including economical diesel
- • Good value on the used market (historically)
- • Practical family transport
Cons:
- • Variable build quality and reliability concerns
- • Dated styling by the end of its production run
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Prone to rust in later years
- • Unrefined engines compared to Japanese rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Montego: 1988 - 1991).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Rover |
| Model: | Montego |
| Generation: | Montego |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i CAT (102 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 102 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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