My views?
I think they are extremely interesting. In regards to the first one, the MG version, overall though I think it's nice however am not sure about the lights - For some reason it reminds me of an Audi A2 ( Not the lights that remind me of an A2 however the whole overall design ). I'm sure though that it would be popular if it was released like this - Apart from the lights actually, I'm unable to find anything else I dislike ... however I must say I'd be surprised if they released it like that ... I just cannot foresee MG-Rover doing it.
In regards to the second ... I am somewhat disappointed that there is no chrome ... however I must say it does work. If MG-Rover did release it, I'm sure it'd sell very well - I've shown it to quite a few people I know who all think it looks fantastic. Thinking hard ... I actually think that allow it loses the grandfather look, it certainly looks very classy ... It's not as if it looks like a Ford or Vauxhall - More that it looks like an Audi / Merc which IMO is very nice.
IF they released these, would I buy them? Not sure ... I like MG-Rover more because it's British owned and British built ... patriotism really.
Would the general public buy them if they were released? Most certainly without doubt.