a diesel version was introduced in 1961 for export cars and was available in the uk from 1962. early manual models had the option of column gear change. the borg warner three-speed type 35 automatic transmission was an option, the first british car to be fitted with this type, with the selector on the steering column. a 1.5-litre diesel option, mainly for the taxi trade, was introduced in november 1962. with only , top speed was limited to .