MG6 Oil Burner

Ragman · 24th December 2011, 13:13

Friday 23rd December
ROYAL APPROVAL FOR MG6

Prince Andrew accidentally unveils new diesel MG6

Getting a royal to unveil your next model is a bit of coup, but Prince Andrew's Longbridge reveal of the new MG6diesel wasn't even planned.

MG6 Magnette soon available with Avis
The Prince was at MG's European HQ in Birmingham to inspect the Chinese-owned firm's design and engineering centre, including the current MG6 line-up. But eagle-eyed fans at AROnline discovered from the registration plate visible in a press shot that one of the cars was in fact the new 1.9-litre diesel version.
This is the engine the slow-selling MG6 desperately needs (just seven were shifted in November), but until now we hadn't seen it production form. It could indicate MG is planning to bring the UK launch date from the end of 2012, taking some of the pressure off the thirsty 1.8-litre Turbo already on sale.
If you fancy a go in the dynamically competent MG6 the company has linked up with daily rental firm Avis to supply it 100 GT hatchbacks and Magnette saloons.
The boost to sales will also be good for anyone wanting to pick up one cheap when Avis defleets them. Mid-spec SE hatchbacks with under 1,000 miles can already be picked up from £14,000, a saving of £3000 from list.

New MG3 supermini shows promise
Prince Andrew was also shown future models in Chinese owner SAIC's aggressive expansion plans. The MG3 supermini and MG5 Focus rival are both due in 2013, with a Qashqai rivalling SUV due in 2014. The bigger MG7 hatchback based on GM's Epsilon platform (same as the Vauxhall Insignia) is due the same year.
MG has also linked up with GM to make a range of small engines, as well as a twin-clutch automatic gearbox.
And in 2016 comes the car we're all waiting for: a replacement for the MG TF roadster.
All of which allows MG to remain upbeat, despite the achingly slow sales. "We're only slightly disappointed [about the seven cars sold in November]," a spokesman told PistonHeads. "We know we were going to have a slow build. We're all very positive." Someone's got to be!

luapnotpu · 24th December 2011, 13:45

Nothing to dowith aronline fans. The MG6 register got in on it first.

starbug2 · 24th December 2011, 15:13

lets hope it sells soon

Brabus · 1st January 2012, 13:41

A diesel is what it needs to make it sell.Hope the cars do well, I really like them.Different to the norm.

woolleysox · 4th February 2012, 10:19

I can't see me changing my ZTT for the MGs petrol or diesel but I'm sure the diesel is what the punter is looking for. I wish them well and hope the sell enough to keep MG UK afloat.

e668ecp · 13th February 2012, 16:14

Interesting that dealers are leaving or just becoming service centres.. Souls is the most recent. Imperial and two Kia dealers stayed for less that a month.

MG need to advertise!

luapnotpu · 15th February 2012, 07:39

New dealer this weekend. Pinkstones MG. Now have 3 within 25 miles

starbug2 · 15th February 2012, 15:51

i wonder if one of the cars we past at longbridge was a oil burner as it did have a different exhaust than all the other mg6's i've seen ... wish i had a look now as the bonnet was open......... oh hum

GNASH · 9th March 2012, 13:22

Had a look around a 6 diesel 3 weeks ago.It was only fitted with a development engine.1900cc can't remember the bhp but the driver said it was fast.And that the procuction one will be quicker then the petrol 6GT.
I went on the VIP test day at Prodrives test track last march.The 6 is a great car,sticks like s**t to a blanket.Fantastic brakes and well put together.

24th December 2011, 13:13	#1
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	MG6 Oil Burner Friday 23rd December ROYAL APPROVAL FOR MG6 Prince Andrew accidentally unveils new diesel MG6 Getting a royal to unveil your next model is a bit of coup, but Prince Andrew's Longbridge reveal of the new MG6diesel wasn't even planned. MG6 Magnette soon available with Avis The Prince was at MG's European HQ in Birmingham to inspect the Chinese-owned firm's design and engineering centre, including the current MG6 line-up. But eagle-eyed fans at AROnline discovered from the registration plate visible in a press shot that one of the cars was in fact the new 1.9-litre diesel version. This is the engine the slow-selling MG6 desperately needs (just seven were shifted in November), but until now we hadn't seen it production form. It could indicate MG is planning to bring the UK launch date from the end of 2012, taking some of the pressure off the thirsty 1.8-litre Turbo already on sale. If you fancy a go in the dynamically competent MG6 the company has linked up with daily rental firm Avis to supply it 100 GT hatchbacks and Magnette saloons. The boost to sales will also be good for anyone wanting to pick up one cheap when Avis defleets them. Mid-spec SE hatchbacks with under 1,000 miles can already be picked up from £14,000, a saving of £3000 from list. New MG3 supermini shows promise Prince Andrew was also shown future models in Chinese owner SAIC's aggressive expansion plans. The MG3 supermini and MG5 Focus rival are both due in 2013, with a Qashqai rivalling SUV due in 2014. The bigger MG7 hatchback based on GM's Epsilon platform (same as the Vauxhall Insignia) is due the same year. MG has also linked up with GM to make a range of small engines, as well as a twin-clutch automatic gearbox. And in 2016 comes the car we're all waiting for: a replacement for the MG TF roadster. All of which allows MG to remain upbeat, despite the achingly slow sales. "We're only slightly disappointed [about the seven cars sold in November]," a spokesman told PistonHeads. "We know we were going to have a slow build. We're all very positive." Someone's got to be! __________________ I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

24th December 2011, 13:45	#2
luapnotpu Avid contributor mgzt160,mgf,MG GS. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 244 Thanks: 91 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Nothing to dowith aronline fans. The MG6 register got in on it first. __________________

24th December 2011, 15:13	#3
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	lets hope it sells soon __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

1st January 2012, 13:41	#4
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	A diesel is what it needs to make it sell.Hope the cars do well, I really like them.Different to the norm. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

4th February 2012, 10:19	#5
woolleysox This is my second home Black V8 Ztt 260SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 391 Thanked 242 Times in 195 Posts	I can't see me changing my ZTT for the MGs petrol or diesel but I'm sure the diesel is what the punter is looking for. I wish them well and hope the sell enough to keep MG UK afloat. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]member 621http://forums.75-zt.com/images/smilies/oldman.gif www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk

13th February 2012, 16:14	#6
e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Interesting that dealers are leaving or just becoming service centres.. Souls is the most recent. Imperial and two Kia dealers stayed for less that a month. MG need to advertise!

15th February 2012, 07:39	#7
luapnotpu Avid contributor mgzt160,mgf,MG GS. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 244 Thanks: 91 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	New dealer this weekend. Pinkstones MG. Now have 3 within 25 miles __________________

15th February 2012, 15:51	#8
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,942 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	i wonder if one of the cars we past at longbridge was a oil burner as it did have a different exhaust than all the other mg6's i've seen ... wish i had a look now as the bonnet was open......... oh hum __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

9th March 2012, 13:22	#9
GNASH Newbie MG ZT 135CDTi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LIVERPOOL Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had a look around a 6 diesel 3 weeks ago.It was only fitted with a development engine.1900cc can't remember the bhp but the driver said it was fast.And that the procuction one will be quicker then the petrol 6GT. I went on the VIP test day at Prodrives test track last march.The 6 is a great car,sticks like s**t to a blanket.Fantastic brakes and well put together.