Yes, because they use the 25, 45 and 75 bodyshells, the smaller of which
were shared with the older Civic.
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Thompson <ct@cthompson.com>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: MG X Cars
> On Wed, 31 Jan 2001, Tab Julius wrote:
> > Specs and interior aside, the exterior's enough to make you wonder if
> > there's now some law of physics governing possible car body types.
Doesn't
> > the X30 look like a VW Golf or one of those Hyundai things? And the X10
> > and X20 look like other anonymous creatures on the road? If they really
> > want to revive the line, they need to start thinking outside the box.
And
> > there seems to not be a convertible between them (not counting the MGF).
>
> Actually, my first gut reaction to these pictures was "Oh look, Honda
> Civic." I know Rover does alot of work with Honda, and I believe the 1.8L
> VVC engine in the MGF is the 1.8L VTEC found in North American Acura
Integra
> GS-R's (A really wonderful piece of work. 8100rpm redline, 85mph in second
> gear.)
>
> But the front of the X10 screams Civic to me, the rear looks like an Acura
> model I cant call to mind.
>
> The rear of the X20 looks just like my 2000 Honda Accord EX.
>
> And in the US I doubt anyone would give the X30 a second look, thinking it
> was a late 90's Honda Civic Hatchback.
>
> What's the deal? is rover rebadging and re skinning Honda castoffs?
>
> Although I do tell you, I'd love to have a Trophy MGF 160 listed in the
> sidebar. I guess Rover hasnt released ANY MGF's to the american market?
>
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