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Austin Montego XE 1.6 LS,HL (83 Hp)
Overall Rating
5.9 / 10
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.
Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year
N/A
Adult Occupant
N/A
Stars
N/A
Expert Note:
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.
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.
1.6 LS,HL (83 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily commuting and general driving, though not particularly spirited. Suitable for mixed urban and occasional highway use.
Fuel Economy
Provides reasonable fuel economy for its size and era, making it a cost-effective option for average mileage drivers.
Best Use Case:
Mixed driving (City/Suburban)
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): | 1.6 LS,HL (83 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 83 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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