2004 - NEW LOOK 45
A new year and a new look for the the Rover 45.
Apart from the, now, obligatory split front light; the most noticeable difference is the rear panel. Click here to read the official MG-Rover release and see the pictures.

ROVER'S OLYMPIC IMPRESSION SEs
Rover release, September 2001.
Rover has announced a range of 'Olympic Impression' Special Editions that feature additional levels of equipment over the popular 25 and 45s. All Olympic Impression SEs feature Olympic 'Team GB' and 'Impression' livery.

Potential customers visiting Rover showrooms before October 22 2001 will qualify for a free 'Active bag'. Rover supports UK Athletics and Team GB as Official Car Supplier and is also promoting the chance to win a Rover 25 Olympic Impression SE or a trip to the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah in February 2002.

Rover 25 Olympic Impression and Olympic Impression 'S' special editions feature 15" Octet alloy wheels, remote central door locking and come in a range of sporting colours: Alumina or British Racing Green, Tahiti or Midnight Blue, Platinum Silver, Sienna Gold and Solar Red. The Olympic Impression 'S' also features air conditioning, electric front windows and a CD tuner.

The Olympic Impression 84Ps 1.4 3-door is priced at £8,740, Olympic Impression
'S' 1.4 3-door at £9,560, 5-door models are an additional £500.

Rover 45 Olympic Impression editions are available in either saloon or hatchbacks with a range of engine choices: 1.4-litre (in 5-door body style only), 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litre turbo diesel. All Olympic Impressions feature a range of extras including air conditioning, CD Tuner, electric front windows, electric door mirrors and come in Platinum Silver, Copperleaf Red, Solar Red, Steel Blue, Midnight Blue and British Racing Green paint finishes.

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FIRST IMPRESSION - THE ROVER 45
English Patient Makes a Come Back!
At last, it would appear that Rover is being favourably reported by some of the press…and about time too! We review one such article.

An article featured in a midlands free newspaper (The Mercury) dated February 8th 2001 had a heading stating: First impressions are best.

They were reviewing the new Rover 45 Impression. The article stated that the variation is based on both the four and five door 45 models. Starting with the Impression 1.4 16V five door, @ £11,495, which includes air conditioning, ABS, four airbags, an alarm/immobiliser, a CD tuner, electric windows and power mirrors. The more powerful version available is the 1.8 litre engine with 117PS @ £12,695. Slotted in the middle is a 1.6 litre version giving 109PS. There is also a 101PS Turbo diesel @ £12,495.

By adding £600 to your price you can opt for the Impression S, this gives you alloy wheels, rear spoiler, front fog lights and leather steering-wheel/gear knob.

The article continued…."Interior changes are slight over the old 400 model, though there are new 3 spoke, rake adjustable steering wheel with remote audio controls. The air bag is increased to 45 litres. Extra storage space and re-designed seats plus rear head restraints and 3 point seat belts, for all passengers, finishes the changes".

In summary, they said, these 45 Impression models have the features and price to attract the eye. Riding on a tidal wave of national pride, they may well succeed.....as a car it is a charmingly cosy proposition.