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Rover 45 Hatchback (2000-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £9,850 - £15,320
Road tax cost £210 - £415
Insurance group 15 - 25
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 399 - 629 miles
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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Cramped interior, noisy engines, outdated styling.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

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.