mg6 will be longbridge built!!!

payner75t · 23rd November 2009, 14:58

confirmation today from saic.at the chinese launch of the mg6 (gongzhou motorshow) that the car will be built at longbridge from the end of next year with sales of the british built cars going on sale early 2011, although the car is expected to go on sale using chinese imports first from mid 2010.

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:00

Great news!!!!!!!!! because it looks jaw droppingly stunning. Here are some pictures

SMC Trading · 23rd November 2009, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

Great news!!!!!!!!! because it looks jaw droppingly stunning. Here are some pictures

Where are some pics?

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:04

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Originally Posted by SMC Trading

Where are some pics?

Just uploading them!!!

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:05

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:15

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:20

From Autocar....

This is the new MG6, which has been revealed today at China’s Guangzhou motor show,

The MG6 will be first new MG since the ill-fated X-Power SV of 2002 and it will be produced at Longbridge, Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation president Chen Hong has confirmed.

See the hi-res pics of the new MG 6

MG directors get another £11m

Production of the Roewe 550-based hatchback will start at the Birmingham plant towards the end of next year - the factory recently carried out tests to ensure that the car can be assembled on its lines – although sales of Chinese-built MG6s may start in the UK from next spring.

Development of this MG version of the 550 has been carried out by SAIC’s technical centre at Longbridge, which has been tuning the car’s chassis to suit MG branding.

The MG6 represents a clear break from earlier MG models with a fresh-looking exterior and modern interior – all aimed at appealing to a much younger audience than recent MG models.

At 4653mm in length, 1827mm in width and 1478mm in height, it is marginally longer and wider but slightly lower than the Skoda Octavia.

The engine line-up is familiar, consisting of two lightly updated versions of the 1.8-litre K-series engines (now badged N-series) – one of them turbocharged. Unless they have been significantly upgraded, power outputs will be 133bhp for the normally aspirated 1.8 and 158bhp for the turbo. There is no diesel version.

Like many MGs in the company’s past, the 6 is effectively a reworked version of a model from a sister brand.

The Roewe 550 on which it’s based was largely developed in the UK as well, and uses some Rover 75 technologies, although the two cars do not share platforms.

SAIC claims the MG6’s arrival “marks the start of one of the most exciting periods in the 85-year history of the iconic MG brand, as it prepares to expand globally, starting with the world’s largest automotive market in China”.

Hong said the MG6 is the first of range of contemporary new MG models, including a new entry-level model based on the Roewe 350 that is also planned to get its first public airing in Guangzhou, with the objective of re-establishing the once highly regarded British marque.

In addition, MG unveiled a reworked version of its logo, carrying the the famed Morris Garages (MG) name.

Greg Kable/Richard Bremner

payner75t · 23rd November 2009, 15:46

just been officially confirmed on mg motor.co.uk website. will try to find link shortly!!!

Rabett_Rover · 23rd November 2009, 15:47

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Originally Posted by payner75t

just been officially confirmed on mg motor.co.uk website. will try to find link shortly!!!

http://www.mgmotor.co.uk/news-events...of-all-new-mg/

Departed 32016 · 23rd November 2009, 15:54

great another Insignia!

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Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Great news!!!!!!!!! because it looks jaw droppingly stunning. Here are some pictures

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Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	From Autocar.... This is the new MG6, which has been revealed today at China’s Guangzhou motor show, The MG6 will be first new MG since the ill-fated X-Power SV of 2002 and it will be produced at Longbridge, Shanghai Automotive Industries Corporation president Chen Hong has confirmed. See the hi-res pics of the new MG 6 MG directors get another £11m Production of the Roewe 550-based hatchback will start at the Birmingham plant towards the end of next year - the factory recently carried out tests to ensure that the car can be assembled on its lines – although sales of Chinese-built MG6s may start in the UK from next spring. Development of this MG version of the 550 has been carried out by SAIC’s technical centre at Longbridge, which has been tuning the car’s chassis to suit MG branding. The MG6 represents a clear break from earlier MG models with a fresh-looking exterior and modern interior – all aimed at appealing to a much younger audience than recent MG models. At 4653mm in length, 1827mm in width and 1478mm in height, it is marginally longer and wider but slightly lower than the Skoda Octavia. The engine line-up is familiar, consisting of two lightly updated versions of the 1.8-litre K-series engines (now badged N-series) – one of them turbocharged. Unless they have been significantly upgraded, power outputs will be 133bhp for the normally aspirated 1.8 and 158bhp for the turbo. There is no diesel version. Like many MGs in the company’s past, the 6 is effectively a reworked version of a model from a sister brand. The Roewe 550 on which it’s based was largely developed in the UK as well, and uses some Rover 75 technologies, although the two cars do not share platforms. SAIC claims the MG6’s arrival “marks the start of one of the most exciting periods in the 85-year history of the iconic MG brand, as it prepares to expand globally, starting with the world’s largest automotive market in China”. Hong said the MG6 is the first of range of contemporary new MG models, including a new entry-level model based on the Roewe 350 that is also planned to get its first public airing in Guangzhou, with the objective of re-establishing the once highly regarded British marque. In addition, MG unveiled a reworked version of its logo, carrying the the famed Morris Garages (MG) name. Greg Kable/Richard Bremner

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Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	great another Insignia!