Royal Visit Celebrates The Five-Millionth Rover
Published: 11th July 2003
Kevin Howe, Chief Executive, MG Rover Group, said: "We are honoured that the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex was able to join us for this special moment. Though MG Rover Group is a relatively young company, the Rover marque represents a very important historical legacy. Next year we’ll be celebrating Rover’s centenary, which will also hold special significance."
The five-millionth Rover is a 75 Saloon, powered by a K Series 2.5-litre V6 engine, and painted in a special Xirallic® Aubergine paint finish. The car is upholstered with unique Oyster leather seats, an aubergine Personal Line interior and Connoisseur SE specification, with Hi-Line satellite navigation and many additional top-of-the-range items that combine to make this a special Rover.
The most popular Rover ever was the Rover 200 (R8) model launched in 1989 and the first application of the legendary lightweight K Series engine still fully utilised in higher-output current products.
The five-millionth Rover car will be retained by the company, in
preparation for Rover’s centenary celebrations next year,
in 2004.
