You can still get the hatches, if you read the full press release articles, you'll see prices for them

They simply haven't showed them yet...

 

I wonder if we're in for a surprise with the hatches? Afterall the rear of the hatch is often regarded as the weakest part of the car stylewise. I don't suppose it will be anything more than what we've already seen with the saloon but you never know.

 

There is a picture of the hatch on the main Rover site. Picture number 2 under the new Rover 45 section.

 

Same on the MG site under the new ZS section - second picture - I like this! Looks better than the saloon IMHO. For some reason the hatch version of the previous ZS was not offered here in Switzerland - don't know if they'll offer this new one.

 

There you go...

 

and...

 

Why oh Why havn't they updated the rear light clusters!?

 

and...

I was just looking at these picture at the MG-Rover site!! Even though these are photoshop pictures I like this a lot. It works better on the hatch imho(Actually I don't mind the rear of the saloons but this is more successful. Overall it makes the hatch look more dynamic. Btw. the more I see the ZS 180 the more it looks like a ground based fighter plane! They should use images of British Bulldogs and Spitfires to advertise this car. If they add a supercharger and bump power to about 220bhp I think this will turn into a "Must have vehicle"

 

Why oh Why havn't they updated the rear light clusters!?

In a word...MONEY. Actually with the revised rear they don't look all that bad.

 

I really like the ZS hatch - it looks so much better than the previous model.

 

i agree, it looks alot better, for starters you can now tell thats its a mg (and no not just cause its got a mg badge the size of a pancake on it)
wonder if they will offer lexus style lights with this new bodykit supply thingy that they are starting?

 

In a word...MONEY.

I have trouble with this when I know of Australian car companies who have less cash in the kitty and have managed to change half the panels for less money on cars with an annual production under 40,000.

 

I have trouble with this when I know of Australian car companies who have less cash in the kitty and have managed to change half the panels for less money on cars with an annual production under 40,000.

Patrick, that is such an old song, but the record must be scratched as you play it over and over! Holden (as you like to cite them so much) have the benefit of a benevolent parent to pick them up if they should stumble. MG-R don't and they have to watch every penny they spend. If they stumble half of the journalists and a good many punters pile on and stick the boot in. Obviously MG-R are reserving the bulk of their financial resourses for RD/X60 which seems a smart move if you ask me.

 

i agree, it looks alot better, for starters you can now tell thats its a mg (and no not just cause its got a mg badge the size of a pancake on it)

Why is that then ? From the pictures above the rear end looks the same as the 45 except for the badge and the exhaust surround . . .

cheers, :beer:

 

I have trouble with this when I know of Australian car companies who have less cash in the kitty and have managed to change half the panels for less money on cars with an annual production under 40,000.

Yes! Why is it that MGR cannot do better than this? IMO the boot is horrid.
If the car is a short term solution then my response is that the company need to do better in the short term, to reassure us about the long term if nothing else.

Holden (as you like to cite them so much) have the benefit of a benevolent parent to pick them up if they should stumble. MG-R don't and they have to watch every penny they spend. If they stumble half of the journalists and a good many punters pile on and stick the boot in. Obviously MG-R are reserving the bulk of their financial resourses for RD/X60 which seems a smart move if you ask me.

I am not willing to excuse any fault of MGR's. None of us should be. I believe any move the company takes CANNOT be half hearted, and since they have a cash reserve, should not be.

 

The hatchback looks fantastic

 

Don't like it to be honest - maybe works better on the ZS than the 45, but I'm afraid I'm very disappointed.

As with all these things, it's hard to know until you can see it in the metal; hopefully my eyes are just temporarily broken...

 

Another pic

 

Sorry... here goes

 

Sorry... here goes

Oooooooooooooooo I like that a lot......!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yes! Why is it that MGR cannot do better than this? IMO the boot is horrid.
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I have to agree.
The now, big @rsed saloon should be renamed Rover 45 Widdecombe....
It reminds me of those hideous saloon versions of the Focus & 306 - the 'hatch with a boot tacked on' look.
The 5dr isn't much better - it reminds me of the Vectra & new Astra - not a good mental image!
Both would have been better with the number plate left where it was to break up the flat expanse of metal.
The 45 interior is, however, an improvment, though only just and only in the lighter colours.
The ZS dash does nothing for me at all (ie with the alloy instead of wood trim).
From the 45 front is a modest improvement, but the ZS is a bit over-the-top.

MG-Rover you've failed - I'm just not tempted to part-ex my 45 in the slightest, especially as yet, there is no uprated diesel. (I won't hold my breath)
I hope I'm the exception!!!

 

I have never liked the look of the 45, but following the face lift i would definatly consider it - I think they will see extra sales , and that at the end of the day is the most improtant thing - given the budget and constraints well done MGR

 

Not too keen on the facelift myself. Front end is still fussy/messy in my eyes. I always felt the best feature of the mk2 400/45 range was the saloon rear. Not no more. They should of pushed the saloon up market , nice chrome number plate surround , but now they have gone all cheap and gimmiky with the lettering.

Interior wise , I suppose its an improvement , the Rover one however does not look very Rover like. It's very generic , could be found in any car.

Still prefer the 400 front to both 45's

 

Rover 45:




MG ZS:



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nice 45 the zs looks good but not in that colour!!!!!
out of the two id buy the 45, but not my decision me dad (yes he buys the cars) wants to wait for the rd60 cause he say ' iwant someting more than that 45, but dont want a 75' (he only doesnt like the 45 cause he keeps on stalling it) :eyes: but he drives his mazda b-series all the time so why he chooses the car is a mystery, (oh yeah he has the money) :devil2: