Rover SD1

Years1980–1986
Generations2
Total variants16
Body stylesHatchback
DesignerDavid Bache & Spen King
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Castle Bromwich · United Kingdom: Cowley, Oxford · United Kingdom: Solihull, West Midlands · India: Chennai · New Zealand: Nelson · South Africa: Blackheath
PredecessorRover P6
Successor800-Series
Also known asStandard 2000 (India)

The Rover SD1 is a hatchback model, produced 1980–1986, spanning 2 generations with 16 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the SD1 (1982-1986) and SD1 (1980-1982). The SD1 (1982-1986) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Rover SD1 have?

The Rover SD1 has 2 generations with 16 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Rover SD1 produced?

The Rover SD1 has been produced 1980–1986. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Rover SD1?

The Rover SD1 is available as Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

26,582Estimated total · €5,316 per year
  • Depreciation7,732
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Rover SD1: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Standard 2000
    India
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
SD1 (1980-1982)1980–1982138 hp11.5 s6€14k–€22k★ 4.3
SD1 (1982-1986)1982–1986127 hp11.6 s10€17k–€31k★ 2.8