“The SUV brings something new to the brand,” Lowerson told Autonews Europe. With the GS, MG’s UK lineup will grow to three models: the MG3 subcompact hatchback, MG6 midsize model and the GS compact SUV. The latter will likely be offered with a diesel and a petrol unit in Europe, MG said.
The MG GS may prompt the brand to sell in mainland Europe, a plan it postponed in 2013. Matthew Cheyne, MG Motor’s sales and marketing chief, said: “A three car lineup is a much more attractive package.” Cheyne named Portugal and Cyprus as two countries MG intends to target in 2017 and 2018. Paul Holmes, MG Motor’s regional operations director, said the SUV will be an aspirational model that will make customers think differently about the brand.
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