"There is no shortage of small cars which look new but where the changes are no more than skin deep. Such is not the case with the new Metro from Rover. The new Metro is Powered by Rover-designed and built engines- modern, refined and exceptionally potent. Environment friendly and fully compatible with unleaded fuel, and with the option of an exhaust catalyst on every model.
These engines deliver their power through new four and five speed transmissions; smooth light and enjoyable to use, and contributing to the eager performance and excellent cruising economy.
On the road you will find a unique blend of sporty handling and ride which is, quite simply, unique among small cars; the result of the Rover engineered chassis design.
The sleek and dynamic new styling is stamped with the Rover hallmarks - robust and sporty. Take a seat and you will experience the characterises Rover ambience of elegance and quality. Take the wheel and you will discover a car which makes a powerful appeal to your sporting instincts. Promising standards of engineering excellence previously unequalled among small cars.
Drive the new Metro by Rover and you will find that the promise is kept. First acquaintance with the new Metro immediately reveals some characteristic Rover hallmarks.
The car also looks exceptionally robust - and it is. one of the major benefits of the is built in strength is quietness. Even at high speeds you are comfortably cocooned from the noise of the road, traffic and air flow. Largely this has been achieved by extremely solid engineering f the body, engine mountings, suspension and other key components. Making the new Metro very much the strong and silent type."
