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One year after being sold by BMW, MG Rover launched the ZR, ZS, and ZT/ZT-T sports models. The ZR is based on the Rover 25 supermini. The ZS is based on the Rover 45 family hatchback and saloon. The ZT is based on the Rover 75 executive sedan. The ZT-T is the MG version of the Rover 75 estate.
Production of the new BMW-built MINI began.
Jaguar introduced the X-Type, a compact executive saloon with four-wheel drive that shares its underpinnings with Ford's recently-launched front-wheel drive Mondeo. It also shares its 2.5 V6 engine with the Mondeo.
Land Rover has launched the third generation Range Rover with a new bodyshell.
Read more about this topic: 2001 In Motoring
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