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Roewe 550 Unmasked In Official New Shots

These are the latest shots of the new 550 from Roewe, the Chinese firm resurrecting defunct British brand Rover in a surprisingly pleasing but affordable package. With hints of the car's Western counterparts evident in the design, the 550 is a compact sedan model expected to rattle models such as the Focus and Civic in its home market but offer an equally appealing proposition for consumers in European markets.

A fresh new design signals the way forward for the brand, owned by Chinese corporation SAIC Automotive, with 550 styling cues chiefly taken from Volkswagen's Passat, the new C5 and Lexus' GS [...]