Interesting Facts About the Rover 200 R3
The Rover 200 entered its third generation (R3) when it was previewed at the 1995 London Motor Show and launched the following month in Rapallo, Italy. This generation helped keep the historic Longbridge plant operating through the late 1990s and into the 2000s.
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Third‑Generation Debut
The R3 was first shown at the 1995 London Motor Show and officially launched a month later in Rapallo, Italy, marking the start of the model’s third generation.
Body Styles and Engine Variety
Between 1996 and 1999 the Rover 200 R3 was offered as 3‑door and 5‑door hatchbacks, and it carried a range of engines from 1,113 cc to 1,994 cc.
Late‑1999 Revamp and Rebranding
In late 1999 the R3 received a heavy revision and was rebadged as the Rover 25, featuring a new front end with quad headlamps that echoed the design language of newer Rover models.
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