MG GS
| MG GS | |
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 MG GS | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MG Motor (SAIC Motor) |
| Production | 2015- |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact sport utility vehicle |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L mge Turbo GDI Straight-4 petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed Dual-clutch transmission |
| 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 an SUV produced by MG Motor. Launched at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April 2015, it closely resembles the MG CS Concept that was shown at the same show in 2013.[1] The GS design was directed by Anthony Williams-Kenny, in a collaboration between Shanghai and Longbridge offices.
Sales will commence in China in spring 2015 with sales in the UK expected to follow in 2016.[2] Initial models are powered by a 2.0-litre MGE Turbocharger GDI 4-cylinder petrol engine developing 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) and 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) (The engine was tuned by Adam Opel AG) with a smaller 1.5-litre GM Ecotec(Code name: LFV) petrol(The engine was used in Buick Envision and Buick Verano) and a 1.9-litre diesel expected to follow.
MG Motor claim the GS utilises a new scalable SUV platform developed with parent company SAIC Motor.[1] It has a wheelbases of 2,650 mm (104.3 in) and an overall length of 4,500 mm (177.2 in).
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References
- 1 2 Webster, Tom (20 April 2015). "New MG GS SUV on show at Shanghai motor show". Autocar. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
- ↑ Walker, Steve (20 April 2015). "MG GS: first pics of MG's new SUV in Shanghai". Auto Express. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
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