The British are famous for their expensive and luxuriouscars. But for some reason, many associate them with the Range Rover. But in fact it is not the only popular brand. Also in Britain cars are produced by the brand "Rover". The company produces premium sedans and station wagons, one of which is the Rover 75. Reviews and photos, as well as features of this car - later in this article.
Description
"Rover 75" is a business class car withfront or rear drive, as well as featuring a transversely positioned power unit. This model was developed by the British together with the German engineers of the BMW concern. The basis was BMW BMW E47. The car was produced in the period from 1998 to 2005 in several bodies:
- Four-door sedan.
- Five-door station wagon.
Appearance
As noted by the owners, the Rover 75 is very original. This machine has a common platform with BMW, but it is not a copy of it.
So, in front is an unusual four-eyedoptics and oval chrome grille. On the bumper - four fog lamps of different shapes. Also around the perimeter of the body there are chrome decorative moldings. The appearance of the machine is very specific. It is unlike other European brands. This car is still capable of attracting looks. Tuning this car is not needed - the "Rover" has a beautiful view already from the factory. The big plus of "Rover" is that a person who does not understand the auto classes will definitely write it in the "premium" category. Such forms and body lines never met on budget machines.
What do they say about the metal of the car Rover 75 reviews?The dignity of the British car - in its high-quality painting. The machine is characterized by a thick paint coating that does not burn out and does not swell with time. Metal is reliably protected from corrosion, and it is quite possible to find the whole specimen now.
Salon
Another advantage of the "Rover" is hisluxurious interior. It is dominated by exceptionally light colors and wood. Very unusual looks instrument panel. The British obviously aimed at the S-class. The quality of the finishes is commendable. Years later the Rover salon is well preserved - the skin does not crack, but the plastic does not rattle. At a high level and noise insulation. This is also promoted by thickened side windows. The seats in the car are comfortable enough, with electric adjustment and heating. However, there is a lack in the cabin. This is a poor review due to the thick front pillar.
As for the level of equipment, these machinesare equipped to the maximum: six airbags, four electric windows, air conditioning, standard navigation with a multimedia screen, parking sensors, salon filter and central locking. True, there were separate versions without air conditioning - as a rule, these are specimens brought from cold Finland.
What does the Rover 75 owners receive? There are practically no shortcomings in the salon. This is a very comfortable and convenient car, which can compete with even modern cars from the D-Class.
Power section
The ruler of engines is wide enough.There are both petrol and diesel units. The first were developed by British motorists, but diesel engines are the development of German engineers.
So, let's start in order.The basic for the car "Rover 75" was the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine for 120 horsepower. At its base, the British also created a turbocharged power unit 16V Turbo. With the same volume, he developed already 150 horsepower of power.
Then the list comes six-cylinder V-shapedengines. The first is a two-liter atmospheric unit for 150 forces. The top-of-the-line in the petrol lineup is the 2.5-liter engine. It develops up to 177 horsepower of power.
There are only two diesel engines. Both are turbocharged, four-cylinder. The first with a volume of two liters develops 116 horsepower power. The second develops 130 forces at the same working volume.
Engine Features
The most popular in Russia is 2- and2.5-liter petrol engines. Less common is a 120-horsepower 1.8-liter unit. As for the resource, these motors can take care of more than 200 thousand kilometers. But problems can arise earlier. The reason for this is overheating, which arises from the failure of the electric blower blowing the main radiator. Usually the fan does not last more than four years.
Among the pitfalls it is worth notingplastic camshaft caps. Due to the use of too viscous oil in winter, they begin to squeeze out. Because of this, the pressure in the system drops. If you do not drown the engine in time, it will require repair.
In engines with a V6 block, a very sophisticated electronic control system, which is also responsible for cooling the ICE. The control device sometimes responds with a delay to an increase in temperature.
Gasoline engines have belt drive timing.The belt changes with rollers every 80 thousand kilometers. The fuel filter has a resource of 100 thousand kilometers. And after 180 thousand can refuse the gasoline pump. Also in the engines are used special candles, with platinum spraying. Their resource ranges from 70 to 100 thousand kilometers.
Среди недостатков двигателей автомобиля Rover 75 reviews mark their complex device, because of what, at the slightest breakdown, you need to look for a service. And to find the SRT, which is engaged in the repair of such "British" in Russia, is quite difficult. We need to prepare ourselves in advance that the price tag for services will be high.
Box
This car was fitted with two boxesgear. This is a five-stage mechanical transmission of British production and a five-stage adaptive automatic from the Japanese firm "Jatko". As noted by the reviews, the Rover 75 has no problems with mechanics. But the automatic box can cause problems. So, on models released before 2001, there were problems with the inability to switch on the rear gear. After that year, the problem was eliminated at the factory.
The resource of an automatic check point makes an order200 thousand kilometers, but only under condition of timely replacement of ATP-liquid. In terms of repair, this box is quite complicated and expensive - the owners say in the reviews.
Chassis
As noted by the reviews, the Rover 75 has a comfortablesuspension. At the same time, the car is not very good and it goes well in turns. Front - "McPherson", behind - mnogorychazhka. But as the reviews say, the Rover 75 has a low resource of the front suspension elements. So, in 70 thousand kilometers it will be necessary to replace ball bearings, shock absorbers, stabilizer bushings, and also silentblock levers. In the presence of deaf ringing when turning the rudder, you need to prepare to replace the bearing of the front pillars. If it is not replaced in time, it will jam, which will lead to breakage of the spring. And this is an additional waste of money and time.
Conclusion
We found out what marks the car Rover 75 reviews of advantages and disadvantages. Among the pluses of the machine emphasize:
- Original and unusual design.
- Strong and corrosion resistant body.
- Image and comfortable interior.
- Soft suspension.
However, do not forget about the pitfalls. It:
- Great expenditure on maintenance and repair.
- Lack of spare parts and specialized services.
- Propensity of power units to overheat.
At the moment, this car can be bought at a pricefrom 200 to 300 thousand rubles. Is it worth it to buy a similar car? Having bought such a "Rover", you definitely get an image car. But do not forget that this machine can suddenly demand a serious amount for repairs.
