While premium mid-size sedans are popular
internationally, they are slowly losing their charm in growing markets like
India. One
such car is the MG5, the D-segment sedan rivaling Civic and Elantra in
countries like China and Philippines, among others. Manufactured by MG Motors,
it is due for a generation change and teasers of it have been leaked by a
Chinese publication, PCauto.
The publication has leaked the images of
the all-new MG5 ahead of official unveiling. As per the leaked images, the new
model will have radical changes compared to the current gen model, giving it a
more upmarket image. Outside, you get sharper-looking headlamps with LED
projectors and LED DRLS, along with turn indicators that are mounted around the
air vents on the front bumper.
The grille is also new and larger. Moving
to the side, it gets a coupe-like silhouette with a sloping roofline and a
higher beltline. The all-new MG5 gets
two different the alloy wheel options. At the rear, you get wraparound tail
lamps and twin exhaust ports. Overall this new model is sportier, full of sharp
streaks and angles; while the outgoing model had a boxy silhouette with
straight lines. Having said that, the interior of the next-gen MG5 remains
undisclosed.
In terms of powertrain options, the MG5 will
get a 1.5-litre turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine and will be
offered in two states of tune. There’s a 120 PS motor option and a 173 PS peak
power option. While the 2021 MG5 will be launched in SOuth-East Asian markets,
its launch in India is very unlikely. MG Motors India is currently focusing on
SUVs and has 3 different products in its portfolio. Its future products include
the MG Gloster full-size SUV and the MG 360M MPV.
