The Austin Allegro is a compact car produced by British Leyland from 1973 to 1982, known for its distinctive design and unique ‘quartic’ steering wheel in later models. Across its generations, the Allegro underwent various updates in styling, engine options, and interior features, targeting the family car market. While it struggled with reliability issues early on, it remains an important example of British automotive history from the 1970s. Its size placed it in the compact segment, making it comparable to other European family cars of the era.