If NAC MG relaunches Austin.... - MG-Rover.org Forums

RichardK · 03-12-2006, 18:20

If it relaunches Austin will it use model number or names I wonder?

Previous names:
Cambridge
Somerset

there must be more but can't think of them...can only think of Morris ones!

Possible new names:
Lincoln
York
Middlesex
Suffolk
Any more suggestions?

Ian · 03-12-2006, 18:39

Austin Metro
Austin Maestro
Austin Montego
Austin Princess
Austin Ambassador

MGROVERnut · 03-12-2006, 19:01

It sounds like they will use Austin of England as the chairman of NAC has already refered to it.

RichardK · 03-12-2006, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanRobertson

Austin Metro
Austin Maestro
Austin Montego
Austin Princess
Austin Ambassador

oh no not them again

ZRsteve · 03-12-2006, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanRobertson

Austin Metro
Austin Maestro
Austin Montego
Austin Princess
Austin Ambassador

Ahhh, the Austin Ambassador name crops up again. Nice

dentricrio · 03-12-2006, 19:41

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah can see myself driving down the road in my Austin Maestro complete with squared of lights and BLlogos on everything.

GAGA · 03-12-2006, 19:42

What about a new Austin model called "Austin Power"

Ian · 03-12-2006, 19:47

The chinese will love the Princess and Ambassador names. They love anything that sounds regal.

MGROVERnut · 03-12-2006, 20:06

Same goes for English place names, so Somerset and Cambridge are probably a better choice internationally.

Having said that we will probably end up with Austin Happy and a new 4x4 called the Gypsy...

Bob S · 03-12-2006, 20:19

They could just go with alphanumeric names like they're doing with MG. Austins will probably just be less sporty variants of the MGs, so the same numbers could be kept.

Austin A70 (MG 7Z)
Austin A50 (MG 5Z)
Austin A30 (MG 3Z)

Though Nanjing does build a fairly modern SUV that could form the basis for a new Austin Champ.

dentricrio · 03-12-2006, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGROVERnut

Having said that we will probably end up with Austin Happy and a new 4x4 called the Gypsy...

You shouldnt say thing like that some one from NAC may be reading the forums and think its a good idea.

MGROVERnut · 03-12-2006, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentricrio

You shouldnt say thing like that some one from NAC may be reading the forums and think its a good idea.

Sorry your absolutely right. They should play it safe and follow the musical tradions of the company. Off the top of my head Allegro and Maestro sound good....

MY04MGR · 03-12-2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob S

They could just go with alphanumeric names like they're doing with MG. Austins will probably just be less sporty variants of the MGs, so the same numbers could be kept.

Austin A70 (MG 7Z)
Austin A50 (MG 5Z)
Austin A30 (MG 3Z)

Though Nanjing does build a fairly modern SUV that could form the basis for a new Austin Champ.

Austin 7,5 and 3 sound good to me.

47p2 · 03-12-2006, 21:34

What about these old Austin names
Vanden Plas
Westminster
Allegro
Mayfair
Devon
Ruby
Champ
Healey
Atlantic
Chummy
Sheerline

PatrickT · 03-12-2006, 22:06

if they choose UK place names I very very very much doubt we will ever see an Austin Middlesex for very obvious reasons. What on earth do you think people in the USA would make of that?

Bob S · 03-12-2006, 22:14

Being from a state with a town named Intercourse, I can imagine.

rlxs · 04-12-2006, 00:37

What about the Austin Maxxi - I know BMW own the Maxi name but I'm sure NAC could get away with using an extra x. Plus along with Metro, it could set up a family naming line starting with M and five letters long.

kirpeknots · 04-12-2006, 07:30

I wouldnt use Austin for the mainland of Europe......
that brandname is cursed overhere.

When people think of Austin.... They think about late Montego's... rusting and prehistoric design. It had a reason that BMW pulled that brandname.

When it came out the Montego was modern. But in the end it could only compete at price. Not on design/economics/reliabilty and certainly not on quality.

James Riley · 04-12-2006, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirpeknots

I wouldnt use Austin for the mainland of Europe......
that brandname is cursed overhere.

When people think of Austin.... They think about late Montego's... rusting and prehistoric design. It had a reason that BMW pulled that brandname.

When it came out the Montego was modern. But in the end it could only compete at price. Not on design/economics/reliabilty and certainly not on quality.

The same could have been said for the 1990 to 2000 escort by ford, dated when new, and positively pre-historic when finally killed off in 2000 - Ford got away with it. I think in 1994, the Montego was an equal to the Orion/Escort saloon for example.

The fact that Austin as a brand died, only fuels the perception that they were archaic cars, when the truth is that in the late 80's that wasnt particularly true.

I think Austin can be re-launched, and the flying wing badge is a perfect one, brilliantly conceived all those years ago.

Ian Senior · 04-12-2006, 08:14

How about the Austin Diana? It has Royal connections and will sell in millions to Daily Express readers.

03-12-2006, 18:20	#1
RichardK Last train's gone Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Norfolk...ahaaaa Car: 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 GS TD4.e & Honda Civic - previously 200s,25s,45,75, ZTT,ZRs Posts: 3,815	If NAC MG relaunches Austin.... If it relaunches Austin will it use model number or names I wonder? Previous names: Cambridge Somerset there must be more but can't think of them...can only think of Morris ones! Possible new names: Lincoln York Middlesex Suffolk Any more suggestions?

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MGROVERnut Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Car: Other Rover Posts: 8,136	It sounds like they will use Austin of England as the chairman of NAC has already refered to it.

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GAGA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Car: Other Manufacturer Posts: 188	What about a new Austin model called "Austin Power"

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MGROVERnut Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Car: Other Rover Posts: 8,136	Same goes for English place names, so Somerset and Cambridge are probably a better choice internationally. Having said that we will probably end up with Austin Happy and a new 4x4 called the Gypsy...

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Bob S Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia area Car: 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Posts: 3,252	They could just go with alphanumeric names like they're doing with MG. Austins will probably just be less sporty variants of the MGs, so the same numbers could be kept. Austin A70 (MG 7Z) Austin A50 (MG 5Z) Austin A30 (MG 3Z) Though Nanjing does build a fairly modern SUV that could form the basis for a new Austin Champ.

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47p2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glasgow Car: 47 Rover. Mercedes S-Class, Mercedes V-Class, Polo Estate, 820 Coupe Posts: 28	What about these old Austin names Vanden Plas Westminster Allegro Mayfair Devon Ruby Champ Healey Atlantic Chummy Sheerline

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PatrickT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tasmania - the bit of Down Under that gets forgotten Car: Other Manufacturer Posts: 5,319	if they choose UK place names I very very very much doubt we will ever see an Austin Middlesex for very obvious reasons. What on earth do you think people in the USA would make of that?

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Bob S Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia area Car: 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Posts: 3,252	Being from a state with a town named Intercourse, I can imagine.

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kirpeknots Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geldermalsen, Netherlands Car: Rover 45 Posts: 979	I wouldnt use Austin for the mainland of Europe...... that brandname is cursed overhere. When people think of Austin.... They think about late Montego's... rusting and prehistoric design. It had a reason that BMW pulled that brandname. When it came out the Montego was modern. But in the end it could only compete at price. Not on design/economics/reliabilty and certainly not on quality.

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Ian Senior Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Amersham Car: Mini One and Rover 216 SLi Posts: 941	How about the Austin Diana? It has Royal connections and will sell in millions to Daily Express readers.

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