MG Rover uprates diesel engines
13 December 2002: 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 (above) 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. Compared with the current diesel line-up, these new models have identical trim specifications, but offer bettere levels of performance and similar 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.
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.