Streetwise, by Rover

Streetwise is robust, versatile and stylish, a small car that's fun to drive, handy in traffic, easy to park and able to shrug off hard use. It has elements of an SUV, with good ground clearance and ruggedness but without the low economy and complexity of 4x4 transmission. At the same time, it offers good all-round performance and capability.

The Streetwise is a bold new extension to Rover's small car range offering a distinctive new driving experience. With an 'urban-tough' attitude, Streetwise has larger wheels and raised suspension for better ground clearance and a more commanding driving position. For extra toughness and durability, it has robust moulded bumpers, wheelarch protectors and rubbing strips all in a scratch-resistant dark grey-grained finish. Standard fit roof bars on all models complete a stylish-looking profile and offer versatile load carrying to complement the spacious interior and boot.

Inside, Streetwise has a unique rear-seat configuration, with individual sports seats. A central console with storage space runs the full length of the cabin, dividing the passenger space, to give a cosseted environment.

Ingeniously, the folding rear seat squab retains the useful 60/40 split to allow four different cargo/passenger-carrying arrangements. For customers needing five seats, there is the option of a normal bench rear seat, with 60/40 split folding squabs and three lap and diagonal seat belts.

'Monaco' seat fabric is used for the first two trim levels, 'Sebring' fabric and leather seat trim with optional red or blue is standard on the 'SE' trim level and optional on the others. All models feature a 'Puma' interior environment with silver accents around the switchpack. There are distinctive blue instrument graphics, and the new circular front ashtray can be transferred, if required, to the cup holder section of the door pocket.

Available in either 3- or 5-door hatchback body styles, there are three trim specifications; Streetwise, Streetwise S and Streetwise SE. Petrol engines range from 1.4- to 1.8-litre capacity and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, with dual fuel (Band 4 LPG conversions) also being available on the 1.4- and 1.6-litre petrol engines.

Initial sales will start with 1.4-litre petrol and the accomplished 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, with other engine variants following shortly.

Streetwise - Key Standard Features

Split fold rear seat
Full length floor mounted centre console with single rear cup holder
Opti-kool green tinted glass all round
TrafficMaster Traffic Alert System (T.A.S.)
Power Assisted Steering (P.A.S.)
Rear wash / wipe (with automatic activation in reverse)
Driver's airbag and seat belt load limiter
Perimetric and volumetric anti-theft protection, with passive arming engine immobiliser
Remote central door locking
Front door super-locking
Command driving position and raised suspension
Neutral coloured front bumper with new Rover badge
Neutral coloured rear bumper with embossed new Rover logo
Silver look bumper inserts
Neutral coloured side rub strips with Streetwise branding
Neutral tailgate lift handle with Streetwise branding
Blue instrument graphics
Roof rails
Centre console with silver inserts
Unique two-person rear seat design incorporating central storage (three-seater design is an option)

Streetwise entry model includes:

15" Streetwise steel wheels
Internal adjustable door mirrors
Stereo radio cassette with two front speakers
Silver bumper inserts
Four speed heater fan and fresh air/recirculation mode
Streetwise steering wheel & gear knob
Black Monaco fabric sports shaped seats

Streetwise 'S' over and above entry model includes:

16" Blade alloy wheels
Body coloured internally adjustable door mirrors
Anti lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Electric front windows
CD tuner including rear speakers & steering wheel mounted remote controls

Streetwise 'SE' over and above 'S' model include:

Body coloured bumper inserts
Air conditioning
Leather steering wheel & gear knob
Sebring sports seats with black leather side rolls
Front fog lights