I am assuming that there is a business model in place that has projections for MMC turnover/profit that would have been produced for varying options of volume, costs, profit. These could vary from breakeven to fantastic profit. A lot of the calculations will be made with input from marketing, accountancy, predictions of company strategy and where they want to be. There could be other influences as well. Their decisions on pricing, volume targets, long term plans are interlinked and can vary as circumstances change. I think the showcase car (Plus6) has generated a good image and passing down the chassis to smaller engined versions is the volume key. I am watching for details of these smaller engined versions. Ride quality should be good but the drivability due to power/torque are very important too. I hope the sales price drops to within my range. A test drive would be the ultimate test though. To move from the current Rover Plus8 would need the right engine output. I liked my old 4/4 with 1.6l engine so somewhere 150bhp+ with the right torque range would clinch it.
