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Austin Montego XE 1.3 (68 Hp)
Overall Rating
Austin Montego:
The Austin Montego is a British family car that was produced from 1984 to 1994, first by British Leyland and then by its successor the Rover Group. The Montego was the replacement for both the rear-wheel drive Morris Ital and the front-wheel drive Austin Ambassador ranges to give British Leyland an all-new competitor for the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier.
On its launch, it was sold as both an Austin and a performance-enhanced MG. It was the last car to be launched under the Austin marque, and a facelift introduced for the 1989 model year was sold without a marque, following the phasing out of the Austin name. Production of the saloon Montego ended in 1993 following the introduction of the Rover 600 Series, and the estate remained in production until December 1994....(Read more on Wikipedia)
XE Overview:
Austin Montego (XE). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Austin Montego XE was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official safety rating is available. Safety features would be basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its production era.
1.3 (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An entry-level engine, best suited for city driving where its modest power output is less of a hindrance. Struggles significantly on open roads and motorways.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most fuel-efficient petrol option in the range, making it ideal for budget-conscious drivers primarily in urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical interior for families
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Wide range of engine options, including a potent Turbo model
- • Good value proposition at the time of purchase
- • Large boot capacity
Cons:
- • Mixed reputation for build quality and reliability
- • Prone to rust, particularly in earlier models
- • Dated styling compared to some rivals later in its production run
- • Some interior materials felt cheap
- • Resale values often suffered
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Austin |
| Model: | Montego |
| Generation: | XE |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 68 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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