Rover 45 Hatchback (00-04) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 2000 2 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. Latest Rover 45 Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Low running costs, good performance, handling. Cramped interior, noisy engines, outdated styling. New price range: £9,995 - £15,480 Used price range: £261 - £1,185 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 2 out of 5 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. Parkers Ratings Overall 2 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 2.5 out of 5 Reliability 3 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 4.5 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 2.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ Even thow its only a 1.4 it went a 600 mile trip fully loaded even pulling a small camping trailer. ” 5 out of 5 David Sharples , 21 Oct 2012 ... read more “ Economical, easily get 60 mpg with my kind of driving. 2 labs can sit in comfort at the boot. Back sits go flat and you can use it as a mobile tip carrier. She never cost much to keep on the road... ” 4 out of 5 Dan Erlington , 10 Sep 2011 ... read more “ Huge boot, especially when the back seats are folded, fitted all sorts of furniture over four years of ownership. ” 4 out of 5 John Davies , 11 Aug 2008 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Rover 45 Hatchback (00-04) information pack for only £1.99View 21 used Rover 45 Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 31 owners' reviews Tweet Other Rover reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Even thow its only a 1.4 it went a 600 mile trip fully loaded even pulling a small camping trailer. ” 5 out of 5 David Sharples , 21 Oct 2012 ... read more
“ Economical, easily get 60 mpg with my kind of driving. 2 labs can sit in comfort at the boot. Back sits go flat and you can use it as a mobile tip carrier. She never cost much to keep on the road... ” 4 out of 5 Dan Erlington , 10 Sep 2011 ... read more
“ Huge boot, especially when the back seats are folded, fitted all sorts of furniture over four years of ownership. ” 4 out of 5 John Davies , 11 Aug 2008 ... read more