Rover 75 Saloon 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Difficult to know.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor fuel consumption at 32mpg to 34mpg on long trips.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Ponderous unless driven hard. Auto most reluctant to change down on inclines without a kickdown. Too easy to shift through D to neutral when manually changing down and then reverting to auto. Corners securely. Auto sports mode just seems to lock out 5th.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Let down by the auto-box. If the engine is pushed then it can be brisk but this makes driving it fussy. On cross country journeys it can be brisk if you keep the pace through the bends so you don't suffer the auto box reluctance to shift.

  • Living with it

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Middle aged.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels heavy. Absorbs bumps on the road with grace. Plush interior. Quiet when cruising with low wind noise and road noise. Engine only intrusive when revved. Rear space limited in part by the upholstery. Passengers liked it.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No