In July 1961 Rootes introduced the Singer Vogue, yet another badge design, an almost exact copy of the Hillman New Minx.
The Singer Vogue used the larger body soon to become familiar in the Hillman Super Minx, and, although only 11 inches wider than the Gazelle shell, it offered much-increased accommodation with its 5-inch greater wheelbase.
The Vogue roofline was lowered by 11 inches, and with the same high standard of trim (for a medium-capacity car in this price range), a large glass area, and good looks.
The new Vogue was powered by a 1592-cc engine, backed up by a Solex 32PBIS carburetor, capable of generating 62 bhp net (66.25 bhp gross) at 4,800 rpm,
The engine could be paired with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmissions.
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The new Vogue had the sharper roofline of the Super Minx with a deeper and wider windscreen, wide sloping rear window, reclining front seats, floor automatic control lever.
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