Underneath the Rover badge and grille was an Indian-built Tata Indica, sourced whole from Pune.
Lead trim: CityRover 1.4 (1,405 cc, 85 bhp)
Rover CityRover2003–2005
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FactUnderneath the Rover badge and grille was an Indian-built Tata Indica, sourced whole from Pune.
The Rover CityRover is a supermini car that was marketed by the former British manufacturer MG Rover under the Rover marque between 2003 and 2005. Launched in the autumn of 2003, it was a rebadged version of the Indian-developed Tata Indica, designed by the I.DE.A Institute and manufactured by Tata Motors at their factory in Pune. It was offered with only one engine, a Peugeot-derived 1,405 cc four-cylinder, eight-valve unit, and alterations for the British market included new bumpers, a Rover badge grille, 14-inch wheels and new suspension settings. Its performance was considered poor for a small car in contemporary road tests, and its lack of quality, poor road handling and high price were not well received; production ceased in April 2005, along with the rest of the MG Rover range, when the company fell into administration.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CityRover 1.4 (1,405 cc, 85 bhp) | 2003–2005 | 1.4 L Inline-4 | 85 hp | 88 lb-ft | 11.9 s | — | — | — |
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