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    Post by Windy Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:37 pm

    "450,000" engines - they intend to sell quite a few then!


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    Reporters learned from SAIC passenger cars, Following the launch of the first model of the second-generation products MG5 in March of this year, the sedan version has also been in research and development, is expected to be available in 2014. The MG5 Is one with the dynamic qualities Windchaser descent, precise handling, multiple guardian, the comfortable to enjoy technology top five gene British cross-border coupe. MG5 integration of global resources as Shanghai Automotive, the establishment of the Global A platform after the launch of the first intermediate hatchback, has acquired a good market praise, the sedan version of the launch, further enrich the Shanghai Automotive product line, are listed below.

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    The reporter from SAIC exact message (part of the message from the network), based on the development MG5 compact sedan cars are in full swing. But the car the moment only the code, The 2014 listing will follow the MG5 sedan version of the official name yet unknown.



    Shanghai Automotive Group MG brand cars family's total MG3, MG5 MG6 Fast-bcak MG6 Magnette, MG7 in the sale of the five models, and before MG family there MG3sw of MG TF two models, but now discontinued. In the near future, the Shanghai Automotive MG brand also launched SUV, ICON can be seen through its brand Genealogy sedan car markets in the Chinese automobile consumer market, more favored by consumers, MG brand did not launch too works of multi sedan, while the launch of the MG5 sedan version, from a certain extent to compensate for this short board.



    As for the new car's powertrain, is still not too conclusive because of the small turbocharged engine developed with SAIC and GM will be listed starting next year. The new family of engines involved 1.0T, 1.2T, 1.5T, and other emissions. It is understood that the three engines will be used for the new Opel Adam Chevrolet Cruze Love CD Europe, Roewe 350 and MG3. The engine will be the end of 2013 the new factory in Shenyang, Liaoning bulk production, expected annual capacity of 450,000 units. And second-generation models of the SAIC passenger cars Roewe and MG brands will continue to change the small turbo engine.

    Editorial comment: has good dynamic modeling MG5 launched sedan models must be space will be more abundant than the hatchback models, more in line with Chinese families selected concept car, upcoming sedan models, modeling must continue to follow MG5 The UK Design "Nimble-Flow" moving rapidly the Fengrui overall shape gene, must not be too hasty.
    Source: http://auto.gxnews.com.cn/news/story_785350.html
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    Post by patpending Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:46 pm

    That article seemed to defeat the autotranslate.

    I wonder how an MG5 Magnette will differ from an MG350 (where sold?)
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    Post by Windy Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:21 pm

    patpending wrote:
    I wonder how an MG5 Magnette will differ from an MG350 (where sold?)
    Probably in the same way an MG6 Magnette differs from an MG550 - somehow it looks a lot more sporty even though there is little difference! Unlike the MG ZS, the Roewe 350 is also getting the "big" (turbocharged) engine.

    Why is "Magnette" spelt that way?
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    Post by patpending Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:31 pm

    Windy wrote:Why is "Magnette" spelt that way?
    Wasn't the original 30s Magnette somehow a "small" version of the MG Magna?

    The name Magnette was first used on an MG by Cecil Kimber in 1932 when the K series of cars were announced. The designation Magna preceded the Magnette range, first appearing on the F type in 1931. The F type in particular was derived from the C and D type Midgets that were launched in the same year. It is from the Midget, Magna and Magnette range of MG's that the terminology, Triple M cars originated.

    http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-na-magnette.html
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    Post by Windy Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:32 pm

    patpending wrote:
    Windy wrote:Why is "Magnette" spelt that way?
    Wasn't the original 30s Magnette somehow a "small" version of the MG Magna?

    The name Magnette was first used on an MG by Cecil Kimber in 1932 when the K series of cars were announced. The designation Magna preceded the Magnette range, first appearing on the F type in 1931. The F type in particular was derived from the C and D type Midgets that were launched in the same year. It is from the Midget, Magna and Magnette range of MG's that the terminology, Triple M cars originated.

    http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-na-magnette.html
    Ahh that explains it, as in Magna Carta - MG dates back to when England spoke latin, the Magna would be the Magnum these days, if magnette is the opposite it's not in the dictionary!
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    Post by patpending Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:15 pm

    Windy wrote:Ahh that explains it, as in Magna Carta - MG dates back to when England spoke latin, the Magna would be the Magnum these days, if magnette is the opposite it's not in the dictionary!
    Well, the "Minor" came later! (the opposite is "parva" - "Magna" might suggest the car was a girl like in France but not Spanish-speaking countries or Germany).

    "Magnette" is a sort of "sellotaped together" word like "television"...
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    Post by Roverman Tue Mar 12, 2013 11:48 am

    patpending wrote:That article seemed to defeat the autotranslate.

    I wonder how an MG5 Magnette will differ from an MG350 (where sold?)

    Basically take the MG350/Roewe 350, put MG5 complete front end, front door skin, new matching rear door skin, MG5 sill, new rear bumper and rear light lenses.

    Insert MG5 interior.
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    Post by Morris Motors Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:19 am

    Windy wrote:
    patpending wrote:
    Windy wrote:Why is "Magnette" spelt that way?
    Wasn't the original 30s Magnette somehow a "small" version of the MG Magna?

    The name Magnette was first used on an MG by Cecil Kimber in 1932 when the K series of cars were announced. The designation Magna preceded the Magnette range, first appearing on the F type in 1931. The F type in particular was derived from the C and D type Midgets that were launched in the same year. It is from the Midget, Magna and Magnette range of MG's that the terminology, Triple M cars originated.

    http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/mg-na-magnette.html
    Ahh that explains it, as in Magna Carta - MG dates back to when England spoke latin, the Magna would be the Magnum these days, if magnette is the opposite it's not in the dictionary!

    Adding 'ette' is a sort of faux-french affectation to make it sound special - this is a 1920s/30s thing when France and the French were impossibly glamorous and they wanted that image for their cars. The word is a sort of 'Franglais'; adding 'ette' makes things sound more dainty and therefore a bit smaller. Many Morris products of the era were listed as 'Saloons', and they would often make a smaller one with, say, only two doors and call it a 'Salonette'. Also, calling it a 'Salonette' gave it a special image of it's own and so the lack of doors didn't merely denote cost-cutting; it made it seem like a particular design in it's own right.

    Here (was) one: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/100985/1930-morris-major/

    For example, the Major was a 6-cylinder car so most would have big, roomy bodies. The Salonette had a smaller one - nowadays we might call it a Coupe (although, confusingly, Coupe bodies were also offered on other cars of the period but they were racier and more low-slung). Other manufacturers offered Salonette-style bodies and the word Salonette wasn't trademarked (that I know of); I'm sure there were Austin and Hillman Salonettes as well; it was a style and not a model name like Cowley, Oxford, Major, Minor etc.

    If you read that MG article you can see that the Magna was a model already available and that the Magnette which came after was one of the 'light sixes' - i.e. smaller bodies but similar formula to the 'heavy', powerful Magnas. By calling it the Magnette, Kimber at MG was following the lead of other companies in the 'French trend' but also creating a model name to trademark. By that reckoning, any car bigger than an MG6 could be the Magna.

    As an aside, it was extremely irritating to attend a factory tour guided by a broad-speaking Brummie who pronounced it 'Mag-nit'. The two syllables are quite distinct and it's pronounced Mag-net! With the emphasis on NET tongue

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