The Brand New MG 6 Has Been Revealed In China

New Cars | Dean | November 25, 2009 at 10:02

The latest MG6 has been unveiled in China where the details are sadly limited. It was said that “The MG6 is a sporting five seat fastback model, designed to capture the character of the MG brand and bring something different to the volume market.”

Rumour has it that the MG6 will boast a 1.8-litre engine with 133-bhp and 183Nm, or a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine with 160-bhp with 214-Nm of torque.

The MG6 will go into production next month where it will then be available for the Chinese and UK market.

“This is a milestone day for the iconic MG brand and for the UK automotive industry,” said Guy Jones, director of sales and marketing for MG Motor UK, in the press release.

Press Release

International launch of all new MG

MG Motor is proud to announce today, the international launch of the MG6, the first all new MG motor car since the launch of the MGF sports car.

Guy Jones, Sales and Marketing Director for MG Motor UK said, “This is a milestone day for the iconic MG brand and for the UK automotive industry. MG has begun the international launch of an all new model that has been designed and engineered here in the UK, for the global automotive market. Currently we only build and sell the mid-engined TF sports car here in the UK, but we can now look forward to expanding the range of MG products.”

The launch takes place at the Guangzhou Auto show in China and is the beginning of an exciting new global future for the MG brand. The launch in China, the world’s largest automotive market begins the international roll out of sales of MG6 which includes the UK. Sales in China will begin in January and plans for the UK and other markets will be released during 2010.

It was also announced today that production of MG6 for the China market will begin at the brand new state of the art factory in Lingang, China in December 2009. It is also planned to commence production of MG6 at the Birmingham plant in the UK before the end of 2010.

The world famous MG brand has never had such a bright future as it starts to expand global sales with an exciting new range of products.

About the MG6

The MG6 is a sporting five seat fastback model, designed to capture the character of the MG brand and bring something different to the volume market.

MG6 Key Dimensions

Length: 4651 mm

Width: 1826 mm (without mirrors)

Height: 1480 mm

Specifications for the UK and European markets will be released at a later date.

MG Brand Corporate Identity

The MG6 proudly displays a new modernised version of the famous MG octagon badge for the first time. This new design is planned to carry forward on to all new MG models.

This new branding features in the new corporate identity for the launch in China which also uses the Morris Garages naming. This reflects the pride in the history of the brand, the need to communicate this in new markets and is a clear differentiator for the MG brand.