MG GS
| MG GS | |
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| File:MG GS 01 China 2015-04-20.jpg | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MG Motor (SAIC Motor) |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Assembly | Longbridge, Birmingham, United Kingdom (CKD) |
| Designer | Anthony Williams-Kenny |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | SAIC Scarable |
| Related | Roewe RX5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L SGE Turbo GDI I4 (petrol) 2.0 L MGE Turbo GDI I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed dual-clutch 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,500 mm (177.2 in) |
| Width | 1,855 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,675 mm (65.9 in) |
The MG GS is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by MG Motor, that was launched at the Auto Shanghai Motor Show in April 2015.
About
The GS was launched at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April 2015,[1] it closely resembles the MG CS Concept that was shown at the same show in 2013.[2] The GS design was directed by Anthony Williams-Kenny, in a collaboration between Shanghai and Longbridge offices. The GS was launched in the UK in May 2016 at the London Motor Show[3] with sales expected later that year.
Engines
Initial models are powered by two petrol engines. The first is a 1.5-litre turbocharged GDI SAIC CUBE-TEC engine, producing 160 bhp (119 kW; 162 PS), with 184 lb⋅ft (249 N⋅m) of torque. The 1.5-litre CUBE-TEC engine was developed in conjunction with General Motors and is commonly referred to as the GM Small Gasoline Engine (SGE).
Also available is a 2.0-litre MGE turbocharged GDI four-cylinder petrol engine developing 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) and 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m).
A 1.9-litre diesel is also expected to follow, but hasn't been confirmed.
| Engines | |||||||
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top Speed | 0-60 mph | CO2 emissions |
| 1.5L Cube-Tech | I4 | 1,495 cc | 162 PS (119 kW; 160 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 120 mph (Limited) | _._s | _ g/km |
| 2.0L TGI-Tech | I4 | 1,995 cc | 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) at 5,300 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm | 120 mph (Limited) | _._s | _ g/km |
Chassis
MG Motor claim the GS utilises a new scalable SUV platform developed with parent company SAIC Motor.[2] It has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm (104.3 in) and an overall length of 4,500 mm (177.2 in).
The GS comes in two derivatives, a Front-wheel drive and a All-Wheel Drive set up.
CS Concept
The cutting-edge MG CS Concept was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show 2013.
The concept car is designed to slot into the compact SUV sector, one of the fastest growing areas of the global automotive market where style and sports utility dominate fashion trends.
It’s the latest result of a massive investment in the brand by MG’s owner, the giant SAIC Motor group, and previews MG’s first production urban SUV. It has been penned by a top design team led by MG’s Global Design Director, Anthony Williams-Kenny. The MG CS oozes British design flair while embracing the sporting DNA of MG, an iconic brand.
The MG CS has many strikingly unique features, including the headlights which have a multi-faceted ‘shard’ structure which refract light in different colours and shape from the side, but coalesce to form the iconic MG’s trademark octagon from the front.
A strong horizontal emphasis gives the side profile of the MG CS a distinctive, sporty style and youthful appearance. Creative design, style and charisma dominate the look of this latest MG.
There has been much speculation about an MG SUV and this model is expected to create a sensation among young, fashion conscious people. The MG CS concept will expand the global reach of the MG brand. [4]
iGS
The MG iGS is a “smart-driving” concept car developed by SAIC (Shanghai Auto) and premiered at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. It is based on the MG GS compact SUV. The “i” the name of the concept stands for “Information,” “Internet,” “Innovation,” and “Intelligent.” According to SAIC, the iGS can accomplish a set of tasks without a driver when traveling between 60-120km/h: cruising, following and overtaking other cars, lane keeping and changing. Remote and self-parking are also said to be among the smart features. [5]
Gallery
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