An overview of the Rover 400

Rover 400 – quite a rare car in Russia. Some compare it with a “Range-Rover”. But they are two different manufacturer. Rover 400 – front-wheel drive sedan (was the hatchback version), submitted in 1995. Serial production lasted until 1999, Then the company “Rover” has released the successor to the 400 – it was the model 45. But the Rover 400 is still possible to see the sites, though in small quantity. What is this car? Find out in our small review.

Design

The British have always been distinguished by creative solutions. Design “Rover” be called European-it is unique. While the “Volvo» and «Mercedes» produced angular sedans, “Rover” one of the first made “slick” the body. Flat glass front are the headlights and compact bumper. The latter depending on trim levels were powered by black or painted in body color moldings (like on the sides and back). Grille oval shape, not too fit into the overall look of the car. The windshield of the huge size comes slightly on the roof.

The entire machine has an understated design – there are no luxury as in “German” of the same years. Though it is with them in the same price range and class.

Dimensions

The Car has the following dimensions. Is length of 4.49 meters, width – 1.7 meters, height – 1,39. The magnitude of the wheelbase – 2.63 meters, which corresponds to the D-segment.

Interior

The Interior of "British" is decorated more luxurious and pretentious – light leather, armrest, and wood trim. Although the center console looks bednovato, as noted by the reviews. Here we see a simple radio (from the factory was a cassette player) and a set of "krutilki" stove and air conditioning. There are 12-volt outlet and a niche for small things. The glove box on the passenger side with lock and key. The wheel – without inserts, but with a nice grip. Column adjustable mechanically, but in two positions.

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Depending on configuration finish “Rover” can be velour or leather. As inserts made of natural wood, not plastic imitation. Even in the minimum equipment present air conditioning, four electric Windows, power steering and ABS. Also, the car could be equipped with Central locking, alarm, heated seats, mirrors and electric sunroof.

Technical specifications

On the Rover 400 four-cylinder engine was placed, and it was located transversely relative to the body. Wheel-drive version of “Rover” is not allowed. As power unit for many models used a 1.6 petrol engine with a capacity of 111 horsepower. Remarkably, this engine gave good performance. To disperse hundreds took 10.8 seconds. Maximum speed – 190 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle – 9,4 liters. On the highway the car consumes of 5.1. Gearbox – a five-speed mechanics or automatic Quad.

There was a diesel version. Among them – a two-liter unit 86 horsepower with a turbocharger. Of course, dynamics was not impressive – to disperse hundreds took 14 seconds. But there were a 105-horsepower engine with the same volume. Here the acceleration of 11 seconds.

The Most powerful modification - Si Lux. She staffed two-liter petrol engine capacity of 136 horsepower. Acceleration to hundreds of on the machine (uncontested in this configuration) took 9.5 seconds. Fuel consumption in the city – 13.1 per liter. On the route – about 7.

The Most rare complete set “Rover” - 400 turbo. This car was equipped with a gasoline engine with a supercharger and distributed injection. This powerplant gave out 200 HP at 2 liters. Torque was up to 237 Nm. Acceleration to hundreds took about 7 seconds and a top speed limited to 235 km per hour.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Rover

What are the advantages of this car? Reviews about Rover 400 note a high build quality. Materials (interior door cards and the seats, cabin plastic) is very durable, and the body is not afraid of corrosion. Suspension “Rover” is an independent on both axles, which gives a smoother ride. The machine is ideal for our roads. Enough clearance with the stock, and the impressive trunk volume (370 of 470 hatchback and the sedan).

Now for the cons. The machine is finicky to fuel quality. Need to refuel only 95-m gasoline. Sometimes there are questions on electricity – “drizzle" sensors and lamps. Also quite hard to get for this car parts. The cost of the original production – like “German”, and analogues simply does not exist. To look for only the disassembly. The cost of maintenance is also big. Many artists simply refuse to do the repair, since they had no experience with such exotic cars in Russia.

Conclusion

Rover 400-series – quite a reliable car. However, due to the lack of spare parts and high maintenance cost, these machines just attain their end. To buy the diesel version and configuration automatic TDI is not worth it. In case of failureto repair these units would be difficult and expensive.