MG GS explained

MG GS
Manufacturer:SAIC Motor
Model Code:AS21
Production:2015–2019
2016–2019 (Thailand)
Assembly:China: Lingang, Shanghai
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP)
Designer:Anthony Williams-Kenny
Class:Compact crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
four-wheel-drive
Platform:SAIC Scalable
Related:Roewe RX5
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
Wheelbase:26501NaN1
Length:45001NaN1
Width:18551NaN1
Height:16751NaN1
Successor:MG HS
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The MG GS [1] is the first sports utility vehicle (SUV) to be produced by MG Motor at its plant in China. It 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, it closely resembles the MG CS Concept, that was shown at the same show in 2013.[2] [3] The GS design was directed by Anthony Williams-Kenny, in a collaboration between Shanghai and Longbridge development centres.

The GS was launched in the United Kingdom in May 2016, at the London Motor Show, with sales beginning later that year. It is assembled in Lingang, Shanghai, China.[4] A revised GS was launched in 2017 for the Chinese market. The revisions to the new model included a revised exterior styling with main changes to the front and rear bumpers.

In addition to the revisions made to the exterior, changes in specification to the Chinese models were made, such as direct running lights on all models. An updated interior also joined the changes, with improved materials and redesigned air vents similar to the interior of the new MG ZS SUV, to bring it in line with the rest of the range.

Engines

Initial models are powered by two petrol engines. The first is a 1.5 litre turbocharged GDI SAIC CUBE-TEC engine, producing 1680NaN0, with 1840NaN0 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 turbocharged GDI four cylinder petrol engine developing 2170NaN0 and 2580NaN0. The engine was developed in conjunction with German car manufacturer Opel. The 2.0L Engine is not available in the United Kingdom, but is available in other markets.

Engines
ModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueTop Speed0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) emissions
1.5L SGE 15E4EI41,495 cc1700NaN0 at 5,600 rpm2500NaN0 at 4,500 rpm190km/h (Limited)[5] 11.0s_ g/km
2.0L MGE 20L4EI41,995 cc2200NaN0 at 5,300 rpm3500NaN0 at 4,500 rpm208km/h (Limited)8.0s_ g/km

Chassis

The MG GS utilises a new scalable SUV platform developed with parent company SAIC Motor. The Roewe RX5 also makes use of this new scale able platform, and other SAIC products are expected to follow on the platform. The GS has a wheelbase of 26501NaN1 and an overall length of 45001NaN1. The GS comes in two derivatives, a front-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive set up.

All wheel drive is not offered in the United Kingdom, but is available in other markets such as China and Thailand.

CS Concept

The MG CS Concept was unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. 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.

The CS concept is the result of a large investment into the brand by MG’s owner, SAIC. The CS previewed MG’s first production SUV, the GS. The CS was designed by a design team led by MG’s Global Design Director, Anthony Williams-Kenny between the Longbridge and Shanghai design studios.

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.[6]

iGS

The MG iGS is a "smart driving" concept car developed by SAIC (Shanghai Auto) and premiered at the 2015 Shanghai Motor 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 60–120 km/h: cruising, following and overtaking other cars, lane keeping and changing.

Remote and self parking are also said to be among the smart features.[7] The MG GS IGS was independently developed by SAIC Motor and applied automatic control, artificial intelligence and visual computation. It frees the driver completely from the traditional people vehicle road closed loop, and has used a series of cutting edge technologies.[8]

Advertising

A series of adverts were shown on television in the United Kingdom over the summer of 2016, based around the role of the car in a typical nuclear family's (Mum, Dad, Jack and Polly) everyday life. The message behind the first advert was finding any excuse to take the GS out for a drive and take the family out for a pizza, the following adverts were more activity based. The adverts have acquired a cult status on YouTube.[9]

Sales

Calendar YearThailand
2016471 [10]
20172,328 [11]
20182,038
20191,037

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 运动与舒适兼具 五问五答上汽名爵锐腾:锐腾为何有两个名字?基于何平台打造?-爱卡汽车 . 2024-04-06 . info.xcar.com.cn.
  2. Web site: Walker. Steve. MG GS: first pics of MG's new SUV in Shanghai. Auto Express. 21 April 2015. 20 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Webster. Tom. New MG GS SUV on show at Shanghai motor show. Autocar. 21 April 2015. 20 April 2015.
  4. Web site: MG aims first SUV at budget buyers. 23 June 2016. Automotive News Europe.
  5. Web site: 上汽集团Mg名爵官网-Mg One-名爵5-Mg6 Pro-年轻代言人 .
  6. Web site: MG CS. MG. 20 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160229202725/http://mg.co.uk/vehicles/concept-cars/mg-cs. 29 February 2016. dead.
  7. Web site: SAIC MG iGS | ChinaAutoWeb.
  8. Web site: SAIC MOTOR. www.saicmotor.com.
  9. Web site: MG GS Time for Pizza. 27 June 2016. YouTube. 16 September 2016.
  10. Web site: Thailand cars sales report 2016 . HeadlightMag.com . 26 January 2017 . Thailand . 24 Oct 2018.
  11. Web site: Thailand cars sales report 2017 . HeadlightMag.com . 29 January 2018 . Thailand . 24 Oct 2018.