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11th December 2002

ENHANCED PERFORMING DIESEL MODELS

MG Rover has announced an extension to its diesel model line-up with the introduction of a higher output engine. Available in January, the MG ZR and ZS, and Rover 25 and 45 utilise the Longbridge-built L Series turbo diesel engine, now engineered with an increased tune to produce greater operating performance, but with no penalty in CO2 emissions.

Power increases from 101 to 113Ps and torque from 240 to 260Nm, while the CO2 emissions figure at 150g/km is identical to the current 101Ps models. This is exceptionally low, even by diesel car standards and translates into low operating levels of taxation for business users who want to benefit at all levels from increased power and performance.

Compared with the current diesel line-up, these new models have identical trim specifications, but offer more impressive levels of performance and similar frugal levels of fuel economy. Identified as the Rover 25 Turbo Diesel (113Ps) and MG ZR 115, ABS with ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes is featured as standard over the regular Turbo Diesel specification. ABS is already specified as standard on the Rover 45 and MG ZS.

Rover 25 and 45 Turbo Diesel (113Ps) Models

The Rover 25 is available in two trim levels – Rover 25 turbo diesel (113Ps) iE and iL. The Rover 45 has three trim levels – iE, iL and iXL in 5-door Hatchback and Classic, Club and Connoisseur for the 4-door Saloon. Option availability is in line with the current 101Ps models.

Pricing & Specification

Retail Price

CO2

GVED Band

OTR Price

Rover 25 3 door

 

 

 

 

2.0 iE Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£11,290

150

B

£11,425

2.0 iL Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£11,830

150

B

£11,965

Rover 25 5 door

 

 

 

 

2.0 iE Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£11,845

150

B

£11,980

2.0 iL Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£12,385

150

B

£12,520

 

 

 

 

 

Rover 45 5-door Hatchback

 

 

 

 

2.0 iE Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£12,595

150

B

£12,730

2.0 iL Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£13,610

150

B

£13,745

2.0 iXL Turbo Diesel (113Ps)

£14,525

150

B

£14,660

 

 

 

 

 

Rover 45 4-door Saloon

 

 

 

 

2.0 Classic TD (113Ps)

£14,420

150

B

£14,555

2.0 Club TD (113Ps)

£15,340

150

B

£15,475

2.0 Connoisseur TD (113Ps)

£16,350

150

B

£16,485

Performance Data

Rover 25 Turbo Diesel

Rover 45 Turbo Diesel

Engine Capacity

1994cc

1994cc

Max Power

113Ps / 83kW @ 4200 rpm

113Ps / 83kW @ 4200 rpm

Max Torque

260 Nm (EC) @ 2000 rpm

260 Nm (EC) @ 2000 rpm

0-60

9.1 seconds

9.8 seconds

Top Speed

115 mph

118 mph

 

 

 

Fuel consumption

 

 

Urban cycle

36.7 mpg / 7.7 l/100km

36.2 mpg / 7.8 l/100km

Extra Urban

67.3 mpg / 4.2 l/100km

65.7 mpg / 4.3 l/100km

Combined

51.5 mpg / 5.5 l/100km

50.5 mpg / 5.6 l/100km

CO2

150 g/km

150 g/km

 

MG ZR 115 and ZS 115 Turbo Diesel Models

The MG ZR and ZS are both available in two trim levels – MG ZR 115 Turbo Diesel and MG ZR+ 115 Turbo Diesel – and the ZS – MG ZS 115 Turbo Diesel and MG ZS+ 115 Turbo Diesel. Option availability is in line with the equivalent 101Ps models.

Pricing & Specification

Retail Price

CO2

GVED Band

OTR Price

MG ZR 3 door

 

 

 

 

ZR 115 Turbo Diesel

£11,520

150

B

£11,655

ZR+ 115 Turbo Diesel

£13,145

150

B

£13,280

MG ZR 5 door

 

 

 

 

ZR 115 Turbo Diesel

£12,075

150

B

£12,210

ZR+ 115 Turbo Diesel

£13,700

150

B

£13,835

MG ZS Hatchback

 

 

 

 

ZS 115 Turbo Diesel

£13,560

150

B

£13,695

ZS+ 115 Turbo Diesel

£14,575

150

B

£14,710

MG ZS Saloon

 

 

 

 

ZS 115 Turbo Diesel

£14,370

150

B

£14,505

ZS+ 115 Turbo Diesel

£15,390

150

B

£15,525

Performance Data

MG ZR 115 Turbo Diesel

MG ZS 115 Turbo Diesel

Engine Capacity

1994cc

1994cc

Max Power

113Ps / 83kW @ 4200 rpm

113Ps / 83kW @ 4200 rpm

Max Torque

260 Nm (EC) @ 2000 rpm

260 Nm (EC) @ 2000 rpm

0-60mph

9.1 seconds

9.5 seconds

Top Speed

116 mph

120 mph

Fuel consumption

 

 

Urban cycle

36.7 mpg / 7.7 l/100km

36.2 mpg / 7.8 l/100km

Extra Urban

67.3 mpg / 4.2 l/100km

65.7 mpg / 4.3 l/100km

Combined

51.5 mpg / 5.5 l/100km

50.5 mpg / 5.6 l/100km

CO2

150 g/km

150 g/km

Issued by MG Rover Group Communications


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