MG GS

MG GS
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, 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.

Release

Sales will commence in China in spring 2015 with sales in the UK expected to follow in 2016.^[2]

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
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.^[1] 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

MG CS (2013)

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. ^[3]

iGS

MG 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. ^[4]

Gallery

MG GS (back)  MG GS (side)

References

1. Webster, Tom (20 April 2015). "New MG GS SUV on show at Shanghai motor show". Autocar. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
2. Walker, Steve (20 April 2015). "MG GS: first pics of MG's new SUV in Shanghai". Auto Express. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
3. "MG CS". MG.
4. http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/saic-mg-igs/