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Austin Maxi MKII

1980 – 1982 · Great Britain

The Austin Maxi was a medium-sized, 5-door hatchback family car produced by Austin and later British Leyland between 1969 and 1981. It was the first British car to feature a hatchback body style. The Maxi, with the code name ADO14, was designed by Alec Issigonis and was the last car developed under the British Motor Corporation (BMC) before its integration into British Leyland. It was also the first car launched by British Leyland. Key Points: 1. The Austin Maxi was a medium-sized, 5-door hatchback family car produced by Austin and British Leyland from 1969 to 1981. 2. It was the first British car to feature a hatchback body style, setting a trend for future car designs. 3. The Maxi, with the code name ADO14, was the last car designed under the British Motor Corporation (BMC) before it became part of British Leyland. 4. Renowned designer Alec Issigonis was behind the design of the Maxi, making it a significant vehicle in automotive history. 5. Originally planned as the "Austin 1500," the Maxi was intended to be followed by a saloon version called the "Morris 1500" under BMC's new model range. 6. The Austin Maxi played a role in shaping the family car market during its production run in the 1970s.