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LITMUS TEST FOR MG EV

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There’s nothing new about the phrase ‘fit for purpose’ in automobile terms. History records MG (Morris Garages) fitting the bill from the 1920s with a family of British sports cars, reaching its zenith post-World War II with the MGA, MGB, MGC, MG Midget and MG TF. Now, following several changes of ownership, Chinese automobile giant SAIC Motor has taken MG from premium priced sports specials to the opposite end of the price spectrum with the introduction of its MG4 EV Urban to Australia’s most competitive electric vehicle market. Already well… Read more

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MG HS SUPER HYBRID

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It’s over three years since we first drove what was then called the MG HS +EV, or plug-in hybrid as they have come to be known. And haven’t things changed in this time? Not only has the car grown in size, so has the battery and projected, electric-only driving range. Now in its second generation, the HS has emerged from its cocoon, spread its wings and become a fully-fledged “Super Hybrid” — it’s a much more enticing proposition. STYLING There are two grades from which to choose, Excite and Essence…. Read more

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MG IM6 PERFORMANCE REVIEW

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  Another week, another new brand name, although in this case it’s actually a new sub- brand. It’s called IM and it’s the new premium electric division of MG. Think Lexus to Toyota, Genesis to Hyundai, etc. And just to confuse matters further we’re told that its complete name is ‘IM Presented by MG’. Good luck with anyone actually adhering to that. To keep things simple, we’ll just stick with the IM nametag here. The two first models are the IM5 and IM6, not to be confused with MI5 and… Read more

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MG CYBERSTER – FLAWED BUT SERIOUSLY IMPRESSIVE

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Wow. MG’s Cyberster is a knockout. You can see why the company lavished so much time and money developing a car that realistically few people will buy. The Cyberster (great name) provides a direct link between the modern Chinese company and the storied British manufacturer from which it takes its name. It’s a modern interpretation of a very old idea, based on such classics from the company’s past as the famous MGB sports car from the 1960s. MG says Cyberster isn’t just here to be another car, it’s here to… Read more

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MG QS . . . THERE’S ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.

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The QS is a car that is going to do big things for MG, or so it hopes. The company’s first seven-seat offering, we’re told it has been designed with families in mind. And MG says it’s a true seven-seater, not 5+2, combining practical versatility with premium styling. But don’t expect an electric vehicle, this one’s powered by a good old conventional turbocharged petrol engine. STYLING There are two grades: Excite and Essence. Both are powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Excite is front-wheel drive and priced from… Read more

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MG S5 EV SETS A NEW BENCHMARK FOR ELECTRIC SUVs

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New vehicles from Chinese manufacturer MG are coming thick and fast. On the new and upcoming schedule are the QS seven-seat SUV, ES5 small electric SUV, MG7 large sedan, HS plug-in hybrid and the first offerings from the IM luxury sub-brand. The QS has just arrived and we’ll be reviewing it shortly but this time we’re looking another small-medium fully-electric SUV, the MG S5. While the name is new the S5 is effectively the replacement for the electric variant in the market dominating ZS range but, unlike the ZS EV… Read more

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MG4 64 ESSENCE TICKS ALL THE BOXES

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MG has come a long way since its early, cheap and cheerful days. Well, more cheap than cheerful and we are not talking about the lamented British sports car. Rather we’re referring to the now Chinese-owned make of the same name which has begun pumping out EVs and hybrids. MG sold more than 50,000 vehicles in Australia last year, with the small MG3 its biggest-selling model. Released in 2022, its first EV, the fully-electric MG4, has become its second most successful model, with almost 7000 sales. The wedge-shaped five-door hatch… Read more

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MG3 HYBRID+ ESSENCE

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It was just six months ago that we tested the “new” MG3 hatch. It was yellow of course. For a while there, they all seemed to be finished in yellow which it turns out comes at no extra cost. That was the petrol model, but we looked forward to driving the hybrid version with its promise of more power and better fuel economy. Here it is and it’s blue not yellow, but it was certainly worth the wait — whether the extra $4000 they’re asking for the hybrid is worth… Read more

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MG ZS ESSENCE PETROL

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The Chinese-owned MG company continues to make an impact on the Australian market with an expanding range and a prominent marketing campaign having it locked into the top ten of new car sales. As with most new brands, pricing has been the most driver of MG’s success with its MG3 hatchback and ZS small SUV both consistently at the top of their respective sales categories. The MG ZS arrived here in late 2017 with what is effectively an all-new model coming here early in 2025. It comes with a larger… Read more

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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