Mean boy Jeremy Clarkson voted the ZR as his "Supermini of the year..."
He Writes:
"It may be based on the Rover 25 which in turn is based on the tectonic plate that created Alaska but in a world of plastic and corporate cost cutting, the little MG is fun.
It may not have the practicality or the quality of a [Honda] Jazz, but its much better looking and much, much faster. And you can buy them for less than £9,000"
I know what you mean about the Ibiza. It just somehow lacks that 'wow' factor. A good car with a great engine, but when you park it up, you can walk away from it without giving it a second glance. By contrast, park an MG and as you walk away from it... you'll find yourself turning around for another look at it
Ugly? It's positively the elephant man of the car world. Going waaaayyy OT I know, but I think B*W have subcontracted their styling to the Psychotic Hairdresser:err: Shame really, Seats and Audis look well good (aside from the Hungarian Barnstormer) - but Kerbelwagens look pants.
The ZR is an absolute beast. I remember first seeing the ad for the ZR,ZS and ZT and I thought wow! These are like 3 mean machines that don't take ****!
Clarkson is a little harsh at times on some cars but I will say the ZR is just one of the great looking Hot Hatches.
And to someone who said that the prices start at 10K. They are starting at 9G's which is really good value. OK so your getting the 105BHP one but it quick and all ZR when built had to have a sub 10 sec 0-60 time. Goes to show, the designers knew what they wanted.
Yep...I've seen loadsa adverts for the ZR from £8495 & some at £8995....trying to get the Mrs. to get one. She wants it....I know she does....she just doesn't want to admit I'm right.
The list price hasn't....I just think there are a lot of 'deals' on just now. savings in region of £1300.
Andy.
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