The award-winning Rover 75 can now be specified in a Classic and Classic SE trim specification. The new range entrant is now being built at Rover�s Oxford plant and includes a high standard specification with a choice of four world-class engines.

The 1.8 Classic starts the new range at �18,280 on-the-road.

The Rover 75 is a thoroughly modern British motor car, incorporating the latest technological features. It has the ability to cover long-distances, cruising with ease, with comfortable seats, trimmed in plain velour with colour co-ordinated piping that matches the choice of three carpet colours.

From a safety perspective every Rover 75 features front seat mounted side (thorax) airbags, driver�s airbag and incorporated with the full width wood veneer dashboard is a passenger airbag. A new option is the side head impact protection (ITS) priced at �150.

Body coloured door mirrors and bumpers with bright inserts complement the tasteful application of full length chrome finishers along the waist and sill and help set the Rover 75 apart from its competitors in the executive car market. The chrome number plate surround and door handles feel just as good as they look.

British debut of the new Ibiza range is set for the London Motor Show on 20 October as the UK specification superminis are revealed for the first time at Earls Court. The world�s best selling SEAT now gains a strikingly distinctive new look, a range of advanced new engines, an all new interior and higher levels of refinement. SEAT is readying the first versions to go on sale in UK showrooms during October.

Two million Ibiza examples have been built since 1984, when the car was first launched. Named after the holiday paradise island of Ibiza, Europe�s night club capital visited each summer by half a million Britons, the sharp-looking Ibiza supermini is the most famous SEAT in the range.

The Ibiza has consistently claimed the top seller status for SEAT in Britain since imports began here in the mid 1980s. Now on show in London for the first time will be the 1.4-litre �S� and 1.6-litre Sport models as well as the accomplished 90 BHP TDi version. The potent flagship 20V T Cupra model will head the show stand line up.

In Britain�s SEAT showrooms the Ibiza launch will be phased with 1.4-litre Ibiza models arriving first and the 1.6, TDi 90 and 20V T arriving in the UK at the turn of the year. A further list of exciting new Ibiza models is set to arrive in Britain in early spring next year

News compiled by S.O'

(02 October 1999 - Nissan UK press release)

Nissan will have no fewer than five UK debuts on the stand at this year�s London Motor Show including the all-new Almera, the stunning Skyline GT-R sports coup�, the acclaimed new Primera, plus 4x4s such as the next generation Terrano II and the new Navara lifestyle Pickup. Also available to see will be Nissan�s latest addition to the ever-popular Micra range, the highly acclaimed 200SX sports coup� and the rugged 4WD Patrol GR.

Micra
Nissan�s latest addition to the ever-popular Micra range will be on display at the London Motor Show the limited edition Micra Mystique.

The Mystique, which is based on the luxury SE model with the addition of ChromaFlair� paint, is available with Nissan�s 16-valve 1.3-litre engine with manual transmission. ChromaFlair� paint changes colour depending on the viewing angle, angle of light and contour of the body panel. The Mystique is available only as a 1.3-litre five-door model with manual transmission and costs �11,250 on-the-road.

Standard equipment on the Micra SE and Mystique includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), driver�s and passenger airbags, front fog lamps, 14-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, leather steering wheel and single CD player. Side airbags are also an option. The Micra SE manual is available at �10,900 on-the-road while the N-CVT costs �11,890.

New Almera
Nissan�s new UK-built Almera will have its UK debut at the London Motor Show. The new Almera, which goes on sale in March 2000, represents a multi-million Euro investment in Nissan�s European facilities design, development and manufacturing, and confirms Nissan�s strategy to raise industry standards in the competitive C-segment.

The new Almera will introduce a host of innovations to the UK market including three-dimensional satellite navigation, active anti-whiplash head restraints and advanced 16-valve petrol and diesel engines that already exceed strict EU emissions targets.

In addition, the new Almera is the third model to be manufactured at Nissan�s award-winning plant in Sunderland Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (NMUK) has been independently rated as Europe�s most efficient and productive plant for the last three consecutive years.

From the front the new Almera displays a strong Nissan corporate identity with the radiator grille radically raked back, flowing into the bonnet and headlamps. The rear view displays the twin, distinctive rear lamp assemblies, while the bumper is formed from a single strong curve with distinctive aerodynamically efficient �surf-tail� roofline. The waistline is significantly higher than on its predecessor, giving the new Almera a robust and powerful sporting stance.

Power comes from a new range of environment-friendly multi-valve engines (1.5-litre, 1.8-litre and 2.2 litre). The 2.2-litre diesel engine is Nissan�s first application of direct injection diesel technology in a European passenger car. The relatively large displacement (2.2-litres) includes the first applications of Nissan�s M-Fire modulated kinetics combustion technology for reduced soot and nitrous oxide emissions, improved performance and reduced noise. Two petrol engines are available for the new Almera and both DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engines are designed to exceed E IV regulations not due to come into force until 2005.

Skyline GT-R
Nissan�s latest generation Skyline GT-R will make its first public appearance in the UK and will begin sales at the London Motor Show. The price tag for the Skyline, one of the world�s most coveted performance coup�s, is likely to be around �54,000.

Changes to the latest Skyline include new, more aggressive styling, increased grip, increased rigidity, improved aerodynamics and improved handling. The formidable 280 PS 2568cc twin-turbo straight six-cylinder engine has been further developed to provide more torque and quicker turbo response. A new six-speed close ratio Getrag gearbox and 18-inch alloy wheels further enhance the driving experience. The Skyline GT-R also comes with two colour choices of hand-crafted Connolly leather interior as standard.

New Primera
Nissan�s new Primera, which went on sale on 1 September, features a major exterior and interior re-design and a range of first-in-class technology, safety and security features.

Recently voted �Most Secure Family Car� in a giant security test by What Car? magazine, the Primera benefits from improved Superlocking, the latest NATS V5 immobiliser and Nissan�s advanced anti-hijack system. New safety features include Mechanical Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) as part of the ABS package, head and thorax side protection system, xenon headlamps for improved visibility and ISOFIX child restraint system.

Exterior styling features give the new Primera a sporty and elegant new look. A new sculptured bonnet and bolder grille contribute to a more purposeful stance. Lower sill extensions carry the new style along the side of the car to the integrated tail-end.

Inside, a more comfortable cabin ambience has been created with a new two-tone dash, redesigned front seats, an all-new instrument cluster and fully integrated audio and climate controls.

Four engines, including a new 1.8-litre petrol engine, and three transmissions offer wider customer choice. Prices for the 15 new models start at �14,000 for the 1.6-litre E to �21,000 for the top-of-the-range 2.0-litre SE+.

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