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MG3 ESSENCE

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The MG3 is a light hatch and the smallest model offered by the company. It’s a car built very much to a price, targeted at first time drivers and those who haven’t got much to spend. Although the latest model scores the same disappointing three stars for safety as its predecessor, ANCAP which tests the cars reveals it narrowly missed out on a four-star result and its comments are encouraging. With a little work perhaps, the company may be able to turn the result around (although the whole safety thing… Read more

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NEW MG HS IS BIGGER AND BETTER

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The MG HS is the Chinese importer’s largest vehicle. A mid-size SUV, it competes — although not too successfully so far — against well-established models like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sportage. MG HS been on sale here since late 2019 and has just been replaced by what is effectively an all-new model. It’s larger in length, width and with a longer wheelbase than before, all of which contribute to providing extra interior space. Indeed, it’s larger in most dimensions than most of its rivals. There… Read more

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IN ESSENCE, THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME

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It’s all down to striking design and leading-edge aerodynamics, says the Chinese manufacturer of the latest MG4 electric vehicle.that uses the innovative new Modular Scalable Platform that will underpin a new generation of MG EVs. Featuring rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution and thin battery technology, the MG4 was designed in London and is put together in state-of-the-art plants in several countries. The result is a hatchback that reflects the sporting tradition of the original post-war MGs and points the way for affordable versatile zero emission electric vehicles of the future…. Read more

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MG4 EV SPARKS LINKS WITH ICONS OF THE PAST

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While MG (Morris Garages), the iconic post-war British sports car maker, may have been mopped up by SAIC, China’s largest automobile manufacturer, it has not completely severed ties with the Old Country. The latest MG offering to come from SAIC, formerly the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, the MG4 all-electric hatchback, was designed at the company’s London studio in Marylebone. Furthermore, the vehicle sparks technological innovation traditionally found in sports cars from the early days. These include multi-mode driving and braking, as well as MG Pilot Driver Safety Technology and vehicle-to-load… Read more

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IN ESSENCE, MORE STAYING POWER FOR MG EV

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Car companies continue to make strides in the electrification of their vehicles. One manufacturer to step up its power play is MG Motors (for Morris Garages), the Chinese owned former British auto industry mainstay. Already the fully electric compact sports utility vehicle has made its presence felt on the EV world with the Excite and Essence models, the latter chipping in with a claimed maximum range of 320 kilometres. Now this has been stretched to 440 kilometres with a new variant, loosely tagged Long Range, with the added plus over… Read more

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MG HS +EV REVIEW

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The MG HS +EV is a mid-sized SUV from the Chinese manufacturer that is making such an impact on the Australian market. The name can be a little misleading because it’s not fully-electric but rather a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and so comes with a petrol engine together with a battery that can be charged in the same manner as an EV. Plug-in hybrids are an excellent concept but in practice, at least at this stage of their development, they don’t make a lot of sense. Firstly, they are typically at… Read more

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MG4 SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR AFFORDABLE EVS

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The rapid growth of Chinese vehicles in Australia continues apace with the arrival of MG’s second fully-electric vehicle, the MG4 hatchback. It joins the MG ZS EV compact SUV which has been here since late-2020. A third electrified vehicle, the HS+EV plug-in hybrid provides another option. MG4 comes in four variants with two equipment levels, Excite and Essence, and three battery options, 51kWh, 64kWh and 77kWh. The entry-level Excite 51kWh, priced at $38,990 plus on-road costs joins two Oof its Chinese rivals, the new BYD Dolphin $38,890 +ORC) and GWM… Read more

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MG MOTORS ADDS A NEW SMALL SEDAN TO ITS GROWING RANGE

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Chinese manufacturer MG Motors has continued to expand its vehicle range in Australia with the launch of the MG5, a small-medium four-door sedan. Although new to Australia the MG5 has been on sale overseas since 2012, often badged as the MG GT. We’re getting the second-generation model released in 2020. MG5 comes with the choice of two variants, Vibe and Essence with driveaway prices of $24,990 and $28,990 respectively. Not surprisingly this will make MG5 the cheapest model in our large and highly-competitive small sedan segment undercutting the Hyundai i30… Read more

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MG4 – HERE’S THE PRICE (FINALLY)

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MG has finally revealed the price of its newest addition, the MG4 EV five-door hatchback. It joins the small MG ZS EV SUV and will be available initially in high grade Essence form, priced from $47,990 plus on-roads. The 150kW rear-drive hatch has a claimed range of 435km. With a 64kWh battery, it can be charged to 80 per cent capacity in 60 minutes using a commercial 50kW DC rapid charger. A dual-motor, all-wheel drive model with 330kW of power is expected to follow, with a claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration… Read more