On Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Tab Julius wrote:
> Specs and interior aside, the exterior's enough to make you wonder if
> there's now some law of physics governing possible car body types. Doesn't
> the X30 look like a VW Golf or one of those Hyundai things? And the X10
> and X20 look like other anonymous creatures on the road? If they really
> want to revive the line, they need to start thinking outside the box. And
> there seems to not be a convertible between them (not counting the MGF).
Actually, my first gut reaction to these pictures was "Oh look, Honda
Civic." I know Rover does alot of work with Honda, and I believe the 1.8L
VVC engine in the MGF is the 1.8L VTEC found in North American Acura Integra
GS-R's (A really wonderful piece of work. 8100rpm redline, 85mph in second
gear.)
But the front of the X10 screams Civic to me, the rear looks like an Acura
model I cant call to mind.
The rear of the X20 looks just like my 2000 Honda Accord EX.
And in the US I doubt anyone would give the X30 a second look, thinking it
was a late 90's Honda Civic Hatchback.
What's the deal? is rover rebadging and re skinning Honda castoffs?
Although I do tell you, I'd love to have a Trophy MGF 160 listed in the
sidebar. I guess Rover hasnt released ANY MGF's to the american market?
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