What is the Rover 25?
The Rover 25 is a compact hatchback offered with three or five doors. It sat below the larger Rover models and carried a family resemblance to the Rover 75 in its front styling.
Introduced in 1999, the 25 was an updated version of the Rover 200 hatchback, with revised front styling, cabin and chassis. It kept the basic shape of the earlier car.
Generations and engines
The Rover 25 (R3) is listed for 2000–2005. It was the updated form of the third-generation Rover 200, rather than a wholly new design. Earlier 200 generations included the SD3, developed alongside the Honda Ballade, and the R8, developed with Honda; the R3 was developed by Rover.
UK engine sizes ranged from 1.4 L to 2.0 L, with petrol and diesel options. Listed power ran from 62 kW (84 PS) to 76 kW (103 PS).
How economical is the Rover 25?
UK VCA figures list 11 versions for 2000. The lowest listed consumption is 5.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test. European NEDC, US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so figures from those markets are not directly comparable.
Where was the Rover 25 sold?
The Rover 25 was part of Rover’s British compact-car range and was also sold in European markets. Related versions included the MG ZR and Rover Streetwise.
Questions and answers
Was the Rover 25 a new generation?
No. It was an update and renaming of the third-generation Rover 200, known as the R3.
What body styles did the Rover 25 have?
It was sold as a three-door or five-door hatchback.
How much power did the UK versions make?
The listed range is 62 kW (84 PS) to 76 kW (103 PS).
What is its lowest official consumption?
The lowest listed UK figure is 5.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test.