There MG Rover Company as we once knew, he is gone in 2005. He saved her as a last resort Chinese car manufacturer SAIC. I am very convinced of the idea of ​​reviving this former flagship of the automotive industry in Europe. During the transaction, SAIC received the rights and licenses to use the latest models of the MG Rover group. SAIC had ambitions to make MG its own standard bearer in Europe. In order to gain a better foothold in this market, they are not very inclined towards Chinese brands. Production of the first MG of the SAIC era, the MG 6 sedan, may begin in 2009. Since then, the brand has focused primarily on crossovers in Europe. She had great success with her Electric model ZSwhich entered the market in 2017. Since then, MG has greatly expanded its brand in crossovers, but not only…

Cross offensive

In 2018, the group launched its second model in Europe: the EHS, hybrid family crossover C-segment. Two years later, in 2020, MG took a bigger risk, positioning itself in a rather niche category in Europe. This is from electric station wagons, with MG5. In 2021, the Marvel-R, a 100% electric compact crossover, arrived on the Old Continent. The highlight of the exhibition was that the Sino-Chinese brand launched its MG4 last year. A compact electric sedan that can compete, for example, with the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric. Fast and targeted attackwhich made it possible to bring MG to the rank of a major European manufacturer in a few years. 55% of Chinese cars registered in 2022 on the Old Continent were MGs! To stay current, it’s currently undergoing a well-deserved restyling of its EHS plug-in hybrid crossover…

More statutory fascia

At first glance, its developments correspond to the latest MG innovations. As such, its front end is very similar to the recently restyled MG6 sedan. The grille has been widened and now descends to the bottom of the shield. It loses the appearance of a grid due to vertical stripes that visually emphasize its plate. The logo is more visible than before restyling, but now decorated thin headlights. It is visually successful, it loses its somewhat soft aspect more statutory fascia.

MG has not yet introduced its stern, but will announce it light and diffuser changes. On the other hand, there are practically no changes on board. Except for one updating the infotainment system, and new upholstery colors. He will start his European career in Great Britain. MG Motor UK announced there unchanged prices compared to the pre-styling version.