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Austin Montego

1984 – 1995

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The Austin Montego, a British family car manufactured by British Leyland and later by Rover Group, was produced from 1984 to 1995. Serving as a replacement for the Morris Ital and Austin Ambassador, the Montego aimed to compete with popular models like the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier. Initially launched under both the Austin and MG brands, it marked the final car introduced under the Austin name before transitioning to a marque-less model in 1988. Originally conceived as a four-door notchback based on project LC10, development for the Montego started in 1977 with the goal of succeeding the Morris Marina and Princess ranges. Despite the prolonged seven-year development period, the Montego's release was delayed as the Marina was