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Rover Streetwise
from Bangernomics Mag 5
by Free Car Mag
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The Rover Streetwise was a car created before its time, as a faux SUV and aimed at younger buyers. It was available with a selection of petrol and diesel power units, transmissions and three trim levels. Initially launched with the twin-cam alloy 1.4 litre K Series petrol engine in both 84Ps and 103Ps tune plus the 101Ps L Series turbo-diesel unit, all with 5 speed manual transmissions. A 1.8-litre K Series unit with Stepspeed CVT automatic transmission also became available. Great in theory, let’s have a chat with someone who took the plunge and bought one.
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