MG brand in China began the second phase of development, under the command of the first phase of NAC, MG MG mainly relying on the original British series models, the main MG7, MG3SW, MGTF and other sophisticated models. And the integration with the SAIC Roewe the complete terms of the original planning model development plans for the MG brand share directly.
MG Roewe brand positioning is more than fashion, sports, and also directly to the Roewe had several cars in the MG brand new car to take over for the use. Roewe 550 hatchback version of the transformed MG6, Roewe 150 model was eventually replaced by a new generation of MG3, recently has been frequently exposed, is expected to be officially unveiled at Guangzhou motor show. The ambitions far beyond the development of MG and Roewe cars sedan hatchback version of sedan models of the distinction.
MG planning and much more than that, in between MG6 and MG3 There will be a new main A-class car, and that is the new MG5 models. The new NAC MG MG5 is not shown from the early days of Civic Platform older British MG5 older models. The AP will build a new platform for SAIC, it will be already on the market model Roewe 350 hatchback version.
Roewe 350 model, code-named AP11, and MG5 new car code-named AP12, actually in the original plan, AP12 is the hatchback version of the Roewe 350 model. But before this, has made it clear AP12 models included MG brand. We captured this model today, the latest spy photos real shot, from many of the details of the car can see the shadow of MG brand cars, but also retained with the Roewe 350 model inextricably linked.
MG5 models with McPherson independent front suspension and H-semi-independent torsion beam rear suspension, wheelbase 2650mm, front and rear disc brakes front precursor configuration. 205/55 R16 tires are still with the Roewe 350 model with the same five alloy wheels. But also from the interior part of the point of view, is entirely Roewe 350 model design, including the steering wheel are still preserved Roewe's LOGO, of course, the final production version, these will change.
Perhaps because it was just incorporated into the MG SAIC, R & D progress has already completed most of the Roewe 550 hatchback models have to hurry because changing of the guard, the Roewe 550 vehicle models and MG6 body side also holds many details of the high degree of similarity sex. The Roewe 350 model to the A-model and MG5, the SAIC has clearly had enough time to prepare for the new MG models, we see the hatchback model MG5, in addition to other key pillar of the structure of A Roewe 350 model design and similar, other designs have changed dramatically.
Although the new car a high degree of camouflage, but the gap is clearly visible front hood, apparently for the octagonal MG LOGO brand prepared. Outline the location of the hood headlight Roewe 350 model is more than under the pressure, indicating that a large lantern models MG5 more low flat number. Side of the door has no convex Roewe 350 as the waistline contour line with a more concise MG brand, sport style.
The outline of the door after the same redesigned rear triangle along the rose window in order to achieve the end of the body over the side of the hatchback. MG5 the end of the vehicle that no further comparison with MG3 flat design, but with a larger angle of the post-stall glass and C pillar design, the overall style and Shanghai GM's Buick HRV is somewhat similar. The design of taillights is also modular, extending to the trunk lid.
Although the camouflage more serious, but can still be seen on the rear bumper guard and exposed a black trapezoid exhaust pipe port, has carried sporty MG models. Of course, power systems, transmission, chassis and other core components will be maximized to achieve with the Roewe 350 parts sharing to reduce vehicle development and production costs.
Of course, MG5 SAIC 15S4U will configure the engine, with multi-angle VTI-TECH continuously variable timing system, the maximum power 78kw/6000rpm, maximum torque 135Nm/4000rpm, 1.6L engine is basically equivalent level. With a 5-speed manual and Multi-mode automatic transmission.
According to the news before, MG5 time to market models will be the end of 2011, but the testing process in accordance with the present point of view, MG5-market time may be sooner than expected. After all, this model has a Roewe 350 model has the same platform and power matching the maturity will be significant savings in the early testing process. May be expected to debut early next year in April the Shanghai auto show, if fast, then, in the second half of 2011 can be formally available.
