MG-Rover Club Nederland

RELEASE IMMEDIATE
November 16, 2004

CENTENARY ROVER - THE 75 COUPE SAYS IT IN STYLE

Britishness, understated elegance and always an interior that is undeniably
'a better place to be' are Rover virtues that have come together in the
Rover 75 Coupe concept car.

The company's design team wanted to mark the first 100 years of the Rover
marque with a stylish design that would sit confidently as the latest in
the line of renowned Rovers like the P4, the handsome P5 coupe, the
innovative P6 2000 model and the bold SD1 hatchback.

This has been achieved in the form of the Rover 75 Coupe concept - a
beautiful and elegant two-door expression of the stylish 75 Saloon. The
concept's interior strongly focuses on Yew wood and Tan leather hide
introducing the style of designer furniture into the automotive lounge,
extending Rover's trademark for a welcoming interior.

Peter Stevens, Rover's design director says: "I want people to turn away
for a moment from post modern brutalism and to enjoy the elegant and
timeless lines of the 75 Coupe's design. The true character of a Rover
comes from its ability to present a cosseting environment with comfort and
refinement being the high priorities, elements that should be expressed in
the form and detailing of the exterior of the car.

"Heritage is a great strength for a marque as it gives you the terms of
reference and something to build on for the future. That is exactly how we
saw the challenge of presenting a Rover concept in its Centenary year."