It is hardly the best looking car in the world, but features many novel "extras" including a bonded laminated windscreen, body-coloured plastic bumpers, an electric engine management system and a standard five-speed gearbox - features which are still rare on comparable modern day family cars. Another novel feature which appeared on the more expensive Vanden Plas & MG versions is a digital instrument panel and a trip-computer which talks and also alerts the driver of any problems although the feature would soon be dropped. Power comes from 1.3 and 1.6 petrol engines, and there is also a more powerful MG version (the MG Maestro 1600) which uses the 1.6 R-Series engine and is capable of 110 mph.
The car may not be the most visually appealing option in its class but includes several innovative "extras," such as a bonded laminated windshield, body-colored plastic bumpers, an electric engine management system, and a standard five-speed gearbox - features that are still rare on comparable modern family cars. Another distinctive feature found in more expensive Vanden Plas & MG versions is a digital instrument panel with a talking trip computer that alerts the driver of any issues; however, this feature would be phased out later. The car's power comes from 1.3 and 1.6 petrol engines, and there's also a more powerful MG version (the MG Maestro 1600) featuring the 1.6 R-Series engine capable of reaching 110 mph.