MG displayed the MG GS at
the 2017 Bangkok International Motor Show. The compact SUV was launched in
Thailand last year and could be part of the lineup for MG Motor India.
The MG GS is the company’s first SUV model. It is
based on a new scalable platform developed specially for SUVs by the British
brand’s Chinese parent company SAIC. The compact SUV measures 4,500 mm in
length, 1,855 mm in width and 1,665 mm/1,675 mm/1,689 mm/1,699 mm in height,
and has a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. It is available in four different
configurations, consisting of two engine models available in two trim levels
each.
The base model is powered by the 1.5-litre TGI-TECH
turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 167 PS at 5,600
rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. This engine is linked to the 7-speed TST
dual-clutch transmission. The higher-end model sports the 2.0-litre TGI-TECH
turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 218 PS at 5,300
rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 2,500 rpm and 4,000 rpm. This model gets the
6-speed TST dual-clutch transmission, along with an option for an all-wheel
drive system.
HID headlamps, daytime running lights, 18-inch alloy
wheels, LED tail lamps, electric sunroof, leather seats, 6-way power adjustable
front seats, keyless entry with push-start button, 8-inch touchscreen
infotainment system with navigation, rear-view (parking) camera, rear parking
sensors, electronic parking brake, Stability Control System (SCS), Curve Brake
Control (CBC) and Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) are some of the key features of the
MG GS.
