The MG Rover Company as we once knew it bankruptcy in 2005. The date it was purchased Chinese car manufacturer SAIC. Who received the rights, licenses and latest models of the group. SAIC had ambitions to make MG its own automotive flagship in Europe to gain a better foothold in this market is not very inclined to Chinese brands. Thus, 2009 saw the launch of the first MG of the SAIC era, the MG 6 sedan. Since then, the brand has turned to SUVs in Europe and has seen great success with it. Electric crossover ZSwhich entered the market in 2017. MG continues its shock with many sales records and with new releases.
From success to success
Its French subsidiary has just surpassed a symbolic milestone of 10,000 registrations per year. This success is due, in particular, to her many SUVs (ZS, EHS, Marvel R). As before him new compact MG 4, which was critically acclaimed and received 4,300 orders in France. The brand began to be talked about even more with the arrival of a concession thermal version of the ZS crossover. It aims to compete with the champion Dacia Duster. That’s why MG is planning release several electric models in Europe in the coming years. Ambition and the wind in the sails that drive the brand to do this raise prices in France from 1Er January…
Up to €1,000 more for the MG4
According to French MG dealers, thus the MG4 will increase by €1000. Regardless of trim level or engine. The current base price, set at €28,990, for the 170 horsepower engine and 51 kWh battery will be raised to €29,990 from this Monday. The same goes for the 64kW/204hp version, which will cost €33,990 in the Comfort trim. And for 35,990 euros in the high-quality Luxury version.
The compact device will not be the only one in the assortment, the cost of which will increase. Because the electric Marvel R goes up to 44,490 euros for comfortable processing. And €50,990 in Performance. Plug-in hybrid SUV EHS will increase by 500 euros. Of course, a small amount, but which will add up subtraction from 1Er January ecological bonus on hybrid models connected to the power supply network…
Source: Auto Plus
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