Rover 400 Hatchback (1995 - 2000) review

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At a glance |
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New price | £10,840 - £18,650 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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Road tax cost | £180 - £295 |
Insurance group | 15 - 26 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Smooth ride; quality finish
CONS
Small cabin; lots of shabby cars around
Rover 400 Hatchback rivals
The second-generation 400 comes as a saloon or hatchback and represents the final Rover-Honda collaboration. It aimed for executive status with lashings of chrome and wood, but size matters in this class, and the compact 400 hatchback can’t compete with Mondeo-sized rivals on interior space. It also looks a dated. That said, ride and comfort are strong points.
Consider a 400 for its all-round ability – but only if the price is not too high. 400 was reborn as the 45 in early 2000.