The ultimate family car of the 80's
The superbly equipped Metro 1.3HLS has everything you could possibly need in a family car; advanced styling, spacious versatility, refined luxury, economy and performance.
Even to the casual glance, this is no ordinary motorcar. Gleaming paintwork, handsome road wheel embellishers, tinted glass windows, bright rubbing strips and square-styled halogen headlamps proclaim its exclusiveness. 
Within, the image of opulence is confirmed. Rich velour upholstery, cloth trim on door and read quarter casings, a soft cloth headlining and moulded head restraints are complemented by dozens of other refinements. There's a push button radio, a digital clock set within the tachometer, useful fascia trays with rubber mats, big companion boxes front and rear, a moulded handbrake grip, a fully carpeted boot, glovebox and rear parcels shelf. 
All the standard Metro virtues of economy and safety are included, many of them enhanced in the HLS by added touches of luxury. Reclining front seats that also tilt and slide forward to give easy access to the rear seats, and concealed seat belt reels give an unhampered entry for rear seat passengers. A comprehensive heating and ventilation system has hidden air extractors at the rear. Electric wash/wipe systems for the front and rear screens. Twin rear fog guard lamps, reversing lamps, mudflaps, dipping interior mirror, padded vizors with ticket pocket and vanity mirror, a trip mileage recorder, heated rear window grab handles. 
Perhaps the biggest Metro feature of them all is the quite astonishing amount of space within the car - and the number of ways in which that space can be used. The Metro's unique 'split action' rear seat, wide enough to seat three adults, is divided asymmetrically. So you can fold down all or either part of it to create a variety of seating/luggage arrangements. (You'll find a more detailed description of this unique Metro feature on the following page).
All this, plus outstanding fuel economy and once-a-year servicing. 
That's high-style Metro HLS motoring for the family of the 80s. |
