| Overall Rating |
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| Description |
| ZT's refinement, performance and handling are all impressive. It's good value for money, too, although the blatantly sporty body styling is a bit too over the top for some buyers. |
| Handling |
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| Comfort |
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| Quality & Reliability |
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| Performance |
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| Roominess |
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| Running Costs |
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| Value for Money |
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| Stereo/Sat Nav |
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| NCAP |
| 4 |
| Best Models |
| ZT-T+ 190 2.5 V6 Tourer |
| Worst Models |
| ZT 115 2.0 CDTi |
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| Road Test |
| What hits you first about the ZT is the in-your-face combination of spoilers, skirts and wings. The restrained, conservative Rover 75 on which it's based actually looks pretty good after this treatment; and the good news is that the loudly proclaimed sporting intent actually carries through convincingly. The engine range for the ZT saloon and ZT-T estate includes petrol engines of varying sizes and a fine turbodiesel; are all responsive and sound sporty, too. In handling terms there is plenty of grip, and ZT behaves in a positive, confident and safe manner, whether cornering and pressing on. Drivers enjoy a good driving position and clear dashboard that has some nice sporty design details. Although the saloon's boot isn't huge for the car's size, the ZT-T estates offer more practicality. Inside, ZT isn't huge but it's comfortable enough for four adults. Compared with rivals like 3-Series, it looks good value and is well-equipped. |
| Positive Points |
- Good value; ZT-T is a stylish sports estate
- Enjoyable to drive with sharper responses than Rover 75
- Refined and well equipped
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| Negative Points |
- Some may say it's overstyled
- Depreciates far faster than 3-Series
- Basic 1.8 doesn't feel that sporty
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