What the press said

Press quotes for the Rover Metro...

"The best small car in the world"

'Autocar & Motor' - October 1990 - Metro

"Rover have broken the mould of the small car setting new standards of engineering excellence"

• "It still takes up its place in the ranks of the junior performance hatches as the car to beat."

'Autocar & Motor' - 8 August 1990 - Metro

• "What makes the Metro such a compelling proposition, however, is its remarkable handling, ride quality refinement, and build.  It is truly a small car that drives like big one - the best of both worlds"

'Autocar & Motor' - 4 July 1990 - Metro

• "In one masterly blow, Rover managed to produce a best-in-class car, as it had earlier on in the year with the 200 and 400.  Quite simply its the best in its class and by a long chalk.  The steering is light and precise yet not nervous, the handling is tight and entertaining without being overly sporting, and most impressive of all, the ride is superb.  That steering wheel deserves credit too.  It's nice and chunky in the hands and is just about perfectly positioned.  It rides better, steers better, feels and looks better inside and is quieter"

'What Car?' - August 1990 

• "The new Rover Metro should certainly be a success.  The 1.1 and 1.4-litre Rover engines are excellent, and along with the long awaited five speed gearbox the Metros are the best in their class.  Build quality ad specification are high, and there is a wide choice of three and five door models.  Inside, these small hatchbacks give the impression of a much larger car in terms of ride, handling and comfort.  Something that is not easily achieved and Rover have to be congratulated."

'Which Car?' - September 1990

• "The Metros sweet running K-Series is impressively quiet.  Mechanically the little Rover is the most refined car of the quartet, by a big margin.  The margin by which the Metro wins the agility test should be cause for concern at Ford and Fiat, and something of an eye-opener even to Peugeot.  How can the car with the smoothest ride, quietest power train, sharpest handling, best road holding and firmest brakes fail to take the title?"

'Car' - July 1990

• "For refinement, the Metro has the competition licked.  It's as quiet as an executive car, has a lusty smooth-revving engine, a classy, comfortable well built interior and a fluency to its handling not present in its predecessor."

'Car' - June 1990

• "The Metro is one of the smartest, best built and most space efficient of the superminis"

'Which Car?' - November/December 1993

• "We were impressed and delighted by the car's sprightliness and competence on the road.  This performance Metro is certainly fun to drive.  The engine is strong and the handling is enjoyable."

'Which Car?' - February 1993 - Metro GTi

• "The Rover's 75 bhp makes for a nippy town runabout and gives enough power for refined motorway cruising."

'Auto Express' - January 1994

• "Still one of the best riding and handling superminis, and one of the cheekiest to look at."

'Autocar & Moor' - December 92 - Metro

"Not all small cars are the same"

"The Rover Metro outshines its rivals time and time again with its air of quality and robustness.  The Metro diesels do the same, and are also accomplished, agile performers."

"Stunning fuel economy is not the Metro diesels only strength.  The space efficiency is remarkable, enhanced by a split seat versatility and a large load space."

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