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Rover Metro

1987 – 1994 · Great Britain

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The Metro, initially introduced as the Austin Mini Metro, is a compact car produced between 1980 and 1998. Designed as a supermini and later reclassified as a city car, it was created to serve as a complement to the iconic Mini and eventually phase it out. Development of the Metro began under the codename LC8 by British Leyland (BL) and later continued by the Rover Group after BL's dissolution. In 1980, the first iteration of the Metro, styled as the Austin Mini Metro, hit the market. Notable for its compact size and practicality, the Metro quickly gained popularity and received recognition for its innovation and design. In 1983, the Metro garnered acclaim when it was awarded the prestigious "