The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by **Windy** Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:29 am

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:29 am

New Photo:

The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe - Page 2 Mg6c10

I think they should get that on sale in Europe ASAP, people will want it, doesn't matter where it is made, people will still want it.
Of course assembly at Longbridge would be very desirable, but people will still want it...

"a pleasure to look at is our only rating "
"In 2009, Shanghai Automotive, at the Shanghai auto show, will offer our epoch-making design - the MG 6"

Source: http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2009-04-16/1021482551.shtml

by skyblueads Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:05 am

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by skyblueads Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:05 am

If that's real, then Wow. Shocked

When can I put my deposit down?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:50 am

richardk wrote:This is what the dealers in the uk must have signed up for

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by skyblueads Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am

As Gomez once sang, 'It's getting better all the time.'

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by patpending Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:26 am

Windy wrote:

That's got to be MG Megatron or Abingdus Prime out of Transformers... Wink

(just imagine an octagonal nose... Wink

)

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by ZTsteve Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:34 am

skyblueads wrote:As Gomez once sang, 'It's getting better all the time.'

I think you'll find that was The Beatles. Smile

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by patpending Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:17 pm

I was just thinking about the MG6.

What a beautiful-looking new MG! Not okay-looking, it's beautiful! In 2009!

It would be an adornment to the B*W or Audi ranges from its style.

Can't wait to see one.

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by skyblueads Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:40 pm

Definately mate. I can't believe some of the negativity towards it. Imagine the reaction if we got a 550 with an MG badge on it? OK the 550 is a great car, but the 6 is on another level if you ask me.

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by patpending Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:56 am

skyblueads wrote:... Imagine the reaction if we got a 550 with an MG badge on it? ...

As you know, the Chileans got all loved up on it...Chilean News...we'd be peering at the octagon sellotaped over the longship-sized shield! Wink

Another well-known site refers to the Roewe MG6...and is concerned about where it is made...the true MG fan wouldn't care if it was made in Timbuctoo if it was good! Doh

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by preetoo Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:15 am

You're absolutely right sir. I've just been on the other forum and the negativity and thinly-veiled racism quite frankly appauls me. I think the MG6 looks utterly fantastic. The money in my savings account is bursting to get out and pay for one! And to be completely honest, it's the MG brand I crave - not too bothered where they're made. The fact that the Honda Jazz is produced in China doesn't seem to harm its sales one bit. Why should it be a problem for MG?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by preetoo Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:27 am

Just posted this on the other forum:
Some of you guys seriously need a reality check around the economics of car manufacturing. If the Chinese hadn't invested in MG we would have absolutely zero to talk about today. And all this feux-nationalism and desperation to buy British did bugger all to help the brands we adore back in April 2005.

I'm disappointed that the anti-China drum keeps getting beat on this forum which is supposed to be an enthusiasts site for MG and Rover. We should be delighted that there's a new model about to be launched. However, instead some contributers (who have been very quiet of late) decide to return with the same old tired (and thiny-veiled racist) arguments. If people somehow believe buying a Volvo S80 for example is in some way staying true to supporting British manufacturing, then there's really no hope for you.

In order for SAIC to re-establish MG, the simple fact of the matter is that a large number of Chinese-produced cars will have to come first before Longbridge is considered for production. If you don't like that, then you don't have to buy the cars. But I would argue that anyone who is genuinely enthusiastic about MG, will have the vision to buy the Chinese-produced cars in the short-term in order to support the brand and secure Longbridge's future for the medium and long term.

by **Windy** Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:30 am

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:30 am

I don't expect UK MGs to be built in China any more than I expect Honda to close down it's Swindon plant and build all Hondas in Japan. If it makes sense for Honda to move production of the Jazz from China to Swindon then it makes sense for MG to build MGs in Longbridge. The decision will be not be based on what a few "enthusiasts" think though, it will be a business decision based on costs of production, sourcing components and resources, shipping etc. Both SAIC and the Chinese Goverment want their automobile businesses to go Global and it will which means Global production, the only question is when to press the Start button. The start may be slightly delayed due to economic conditions but in reality, SAIC has a lot of catching up to do with the other global companies, now is a very good time to do the catching up if they can afford it, and as one of very few global auto companies to still be profitable they are in a good position.

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by patpending Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:32 am

Windy wrote:I don't expect UK MGs to be built in China any more than I expect Honda to close down it's Swindon plant and build all Hondas in Japan. If it makes sense for Honda to move production of the Jazz from China to Swindon then it makes sense for MG to build MGs in Longbridge. The decision will be not be based on what a few "enthusiasts" think though, it will be a business decision based on costs of production, sourcing components and resources, shipping etc. Both SAIC and the Chinese Goverment want their automobile businesses to go Global and it will which means Global production, the only question is when to press the Start button. The start may be slightly delayed due to economic conditions but in reality, SAIC has a lot of catching up to do with the other global companies, now is a very good time to do the catching up if they can afford it, and as one of very few global auto companies to still be profitable they are in a good position.

while the Button Sterling buys so few Rimbimlimbimwings, it makes sense to maximise use of Longbridge anyway.

See also Shanghai announcement of Longbridge production restart - woo!

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:42 am

patpending wrote:See also Shanghai announcement of Longbridge production restart - woo!

Indeed, for those relying on the Portal page to inform them of new news. The main news section of the Portal only has the Chinese news in it. It is worth checking for UK news occasionaly.

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by patpending Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:01 am

Windy wrote:

patpending wrote:See also Shanghai announcement of Longbridge production restart - woo!

Indeed, for those relying on the Portal page to inform them of new news. The main news section of the Portal only has the Chinese news in it. It is worth checking for UK news occasionaly.

note to Pending...must look more at Portal...

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:06 am

Not long to go before it's unwrapped:

The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe - Page 2 Mg-tru10

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by docjunior2008 Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:21 am

Windy wrote:Not long to go before it's unwrapped:

I'm excited for this car, but worried at the same time. This is because im worried that the car will not remin faithful to the designs that have been shown recently. What do you guys think?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:28 am

docjunior2008 wrote:I'm excited for this car, but worried at the same time. This is because im worried that the car will not remin faithful to the designs that have been shown recently. What do you guys think?

I think the images of the red car are photographs of the real thing.

They are taken under studio lighting and photoshopped after but they do show an actual car I believe.

I'm more worried about the inside, the Roewe 550 interior has never looked suitable for an MG to me so I'm hopeing for different styling on the MG version...

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by skyblueads Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:05 am

It looks like its wearing hairpins in that pic, something to through us off the scent?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:55 pm

skyblueads wrote:It looks like its wearing hairpins in that pic, something to through us off the scent?

I think that is not actually an MG6, but this is: Smile

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by docjunior2008 Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:27 am

Just be quick and remove the covers, so we can see! Razz

Doc

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:30 am

Unless that is the Roewe N1 scratch

... I've just spotted the shark fin Laughing

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:49 am

Looks like the MG6 has a shark fin too:

The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe - Page 2 Mg6g10

The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe - Page 2 Mg6h10

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by skyblueads Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:51 am

Where did that pic come from Windy? How do you find all this stuff? Much respect for you mate, finding all this stuff for us.

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by Windy Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:31 pm

skyblueads wrote:Where did that pic come from Windy? How do you find all this stuff? Much respect for you mate, finding all this stuff for us.

Found using

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by patpending Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:50 pm

Windy wrote:

skyblueads wrote:Where did that pic come from Windy? How do you find all this stuff? Much respect for you mate, finding all this stuff for us.

Found using

My search gets me Japanese cosmetics, car news (for some reason SONY car news! must be something the autotranslate doesn't recognise like SAIC) and something about dogs! Dog should be dog, as Mr. Ekans says...

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by docjunior2008 Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:54 pm

Windy wrote:Looks like the MG6 has a shark fin too:

Is there any HQ versions of these pictures yet?
Doc
P.s Do you reckon SAIC MG will have more than one on show?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:00 pm

patpending wrote:

Windy wrote:

skyblueads wrote:Where did that pic come from Windy? How do you find all this stuff? Much respect for you mate, finding all this stuff for us.

Found using

My search gets me Japanese cosmetics, car news (for some reason SONY car news! must be something the autotranslate doesn't recognise like SAIC) and something about dogs! Dog should be dog, as Mr. Ekans says...

You spelt "MG" wrong Rolling Eyes

It should be spelt: "名爵" Wink

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by patpending Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:07 pm

Windy wrote:You spelt "MG" wrong

It should be spelt: "名爵"

the second category was correct in fact.

My Chinese is really bad, isn't that "Modern Time Lord"?

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Re: The New MG 6 Fastback Coupe

by Windy Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:49 pm

patpending wrote:

Windy wrote:You spelt "MG" wrong

It should be spelt: "名爵"

the second category was correct in fact.

My Chinese is really bad, isn't that "Modern Time Lord"?

Don't know but it's resulted in me seeing tomorrows paper today Laughing

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