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Austin Maxi

1969 – 1982 · Great Britain

The Austin Maxi is a significant medium-sized family car that was produced by Austin and later British Leyland from 1969 to 1981. Notably, it was the first British car to feature a hatchback body style, distinguishing it in the market. Known by its code name ADO14, the Maxi was the final car developed under the British Motor Corporation (BMC) before the company merged into British Leyland. Renowned designer Alec Issigonis was behind the creation of the Maxi, making it his last production car design. This vehicle marked the debut of British Leyland in the automotive industry when it was launched. Originally intended to be named the "Austin 1500," the Maxi was part of BMC's