1.1L/1.4LD and 1.4Li Auto

A definite improvement on the Austin Metro L.  This model is pretty much the same as the C, but has a few extra features such as the split rear seat.  In its later years it was made to look very attractive with its colour coded bumpers, mirrors and bonnet vents.  I know it's the same as the Impression Special Edition from the outside - that's because it is!  It was just the inside that was different.  In 1992 a Metro CL Diesel, this was exactly the same spec but with a diesel engine.  Like the Rover 111Si and SD.  An automatic version was launched, it had the same spec, but a 1.4 litre engine with an autobox.  

Left: This 1.1L is from 1994.  The spec was greatly improved over the years, it looked very smart for 1994 with fully colour coded bodywork including bonnet vents and fuel cap.

- Very conveniently parked!

Right: 1.4 litre diesel engine

A smart little car with sensible equipment and style.  

Overview of Specifications:

• 4 speed gearbox (became 5 speed in 1992)
• 3 or 5 door
• Black bumpers (became colour keyed for 1993 approx) - not sure of exact date
• Full width wheel trims
• 60/40 split rear seat
• Standard alarm from 1994
• Digital clock
• Full depth door trims from 1993
• Optional stereo radio/cassette (standard from 1993)
• Standard rear wash/wipe
• Centre console, passenger vanity mirror and grab handles
• Body colour bumpers from 1994 with bright inserts and body colour door mirrors/bonnet vents 
• Standard remote central locking and variable speed intermittent wash wipe from 1994
• The interior was re-trimmed around 1993 with Renaissance seat facings. 
• Optional sunroof 1993 onwards
• Optional metallic paint

For a detailed list of the specifications and details of all the models from either 1990 or 1994 click here.

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