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Rover 45 Hatchback (2000-2004) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £9,850 - £15,320 |
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| Road tax cost | £210 - £415 |
| Insurance group | 15 - 25 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 399 - 629 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Low running costs, good performance, handling.
CONS
Cramped interior, noisy engines, outdated styling.
Rover 45 Hatchback (00-04) rivals
Overview
The 45 utilises basically the same chassis as the old 400. Being derived from a mid-90s Honda means it is a bit dated, but well-designed. Originally it would have been compared to Vectra/Mondeo class cars for size, but as successive generations of rivals have grown whereas the Rover hasn’t, it really needs to be considered as a Focus/Astra sized car.
The image won’t have a universal appeal as there are those who consider it unbearably stuffy, but it hits the mark for some and all versions are well equipped for the money.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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