What kind of car is the Rover 45?
The Rover 45 was a family car offered as a hatchback or saloon. It continued the Rover 400 line after a facelift and sat below the larger Rover 75 in the range, with a more restrained character than its MG-badged counterpart, the MG ZS.
Generations and design
The 45 belongs to the HH-R generation. It was a facelifted continuation of the Rover 400 rather than an all-new model, with updated styling that brought it closer to the Rover 75. Its hatchback and saloon body styles carried on through the model’s life.
Engines and power
UK versions had petrol or diesel engines from 1.4 L to 2.0 L. Listed power ranges from 74 kW (101 PS) to 83 kW (113 PS).
How economical is the Rover 45?
The lowest listed official consumption is 5.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test. European figures use the NEDC procedure, while the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure, so results from those markets are not directly comparable.
UK (VCA) figures cover 2001–2006 and include 21 versions.
Questions and answers
When was the Rover 45 sold?
UK (VCA) figures cover 2001–2006. The HH-R generation is listed as 2001–2005.
What body styles did the Rover 45 have?
It was offered as a hatchback and a saloon.
What engines were available?
UK versions had 1.4 L to 2.0 L petrol or diesel engines.
What is its lowest listed official fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 5.4 L/100 km on the NEDC test.