Rover Streetwise (03-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 2003 3 Why buy a 4x4 for the school run? Streetwise is an attempt to give the macho posture and look-at-me styling of an urban off-roader with none of the parking worries or extortionate running costs. Ironically, most of the people who laugh at it are the very ones paying through the nose to drive a farm vehicle to school every day. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Wallet-friendly and street-tough styling 1.4 petrol can be hard work out of town; base spec is very basic New price range: £9,340 - £14,500 Used price range: £484 - £1,646 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 Why buy a 4x4 for the school run? Streetwise is an attempt to give the macho posture and look-at-me styling of an urban off-roader with none of the parking worries or extortionate running costs. Ironically, most of the people who laugh at it are the very ones paying through the nose to drive a farm vehicle to school every day. We like Streetwise - it makes sense and being based on the proven Rover 25, should provide cheap motoring with a bit of a giggle. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 2.5 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 1.5 out of 5 Practicality 2 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 2 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 2.5 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 2 out of 5 What owners say... “ There is plenty of space in the front and back with ample storage in the boot. We have been able to seat four 6''2ft+ lads with bags quite comfortably. ” 5 out of 5 Steve Hannigan , 30 Apr 2013 ... read more “ Boots when rear seats are folded down is quiet spacey, queit economical on a urban cycle....or if keept under 60 mph on motorways trips. ” 4 out of 5 Lee Tinsley , 03 Feb 2012 ... read more “ Seperate seats in back so kids have own seats and own space. ” 3 out of 5 Brian Angus , 22 Feb 2010 ... 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 Streetwise (03-05) information pack for only £1.99View 11 used Rover Streetwise Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 12 owners' reviews Tweet Other Rover reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ There is plenty of space in the front and back with ample storage in the boot. We have been able to seat four 6''2ft+ lads with bags quite comfortably. ” 5 out of 5 Steve Hannigan , 30 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ Boots when rear seats are folded down is quiet spacey, queit economical on a urban cycle....or if keept under 60 mph on motorways trips. ” 4 out of 5 Lee Tinsley , 03 Feb 2012 ... read more
“ Seperate seats in back so kids have own seats and own space. ” 3 out of 5 Brian Angus , 22 Feb 2010 ... read more