Rover 75 Saloon (2004-2005) review
At a glance
Price new | £16,250 - £29,835 |
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Used prices | £374 - £3,611 |
Road tax cost | £255 - £415 |
Insurance group | 17 - 28 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 366 - 676 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Handsome looks and a charming, comfortable interior
German rivals
Rover 75 Saloon (04-05) rivals
Overview
75 benefits from a facelift and new trim options, but remains mechanically unchanged. It weighs in against aspirational rivals such as 3-Series, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, although it’s actually a larger car. That doesn’t make it a 5 Series/E-Class rival however as it’s not that big and isn’t really up to such comparison (although a Limousine version is available with an extra eight inches in length).
Perhaps a more likely rival would be the Jaguar X-Type, as this car also appeals to those who like the quintessentially English charm of wood ‘n’ leather and graceful bodywork. The 75 certainly does this very well and offers a comfortable ride and interior with a rather stately air even on more basic models.