Three models of the MG3 to go on the market soon
NAC MG seems to be getting itself in gear post SAIC take over. The MGTF launch seems to have been postponed until better weather arrives (it was scheduled for a Sept launch, but who wants to buy a soft top car for winter use?) but we’re hearing the TF is set for a spring launch, which sounds about right. The MG3 however, is set to go on the market very soon according to the Chinese motoring press.
Three different versions of the MG3 are set to launch with the prices spread from 80,000rmb to 120,000rmb which puts the MG3 up against the SX4, Polo, Nissan Livina, etc in the Chinese market place. We dont know if MG has plans to export this model to any other market other than the Chinese one, but we do know the MG3 will come as a ‘normal’ (Rover 25) model, a sports model (MGZR) and the MG3 Crossover (Rover Streetwise)
China Car Times quite likes the looks of the new MG3 Crossover, its been updated quite well and NAC MG should expect some good sales of it, given that Chinese consumers are currently lapping up crossover type vehicles.
The MGZR, is set to be the sports model, it has a 1.8 engine (perhaps a 1.4 as well?) and the option of either 5 speed manual, or a 1.8t Auto CVT gearbox (we hear this gearbox will also find a home in the MGFT)
The standard MG3 is confusing, it might have either the 1.4 or the 1.8 motor, NAC MG havent confirmed anything of yet. Perhaps they would like to via CCT?
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Great, another ancient and poor quality Rover/MG model that should have died 5 years ago being released on the poor unsuspecting chinese public.
In reply to Cloin G,s comments, COULD YOU MAKE A BETTER MODEL THEN???? ANSWER ER, NO
THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS MG ROVER DIED, PEOPLE LIKE YOU
Colin G- you are 100% right. But then it seems par for the course, from the bland to plain ugly and from bad quality to poor quality as nearly all chinese designed and made cars the MGs should sell well! Crap becomes the norm!!
Why are the chinese happy to accept cars like this? When they put their minds to it the chinese can produce nice looking cars – the new Roewe saloon that’s been on these pages recently (not the rebadged rover 75). Otherwise they produce copies of western cars or something that is so hideous (QQ5?). Surely chinese people want and expect more?
I’ve heard of some pretty good reviews of the MGZR (back in early 2000) – I wonder if it’ll retain most/all of its “goodies” (ie suspension, handling, etc). With a 1.8t, it should be a fun car to drive around town with. Too bad it’ll just be available in a 5 door version though :-/