The Sun is a British tabloid who managed to get one of the first test drives of the new MGTF LE500, a model which will be sold only in the UK for now:
DRIVING the new MG TF was like meeting an old friend for the first time in years – who had not aged at all.
In fact you have to scrutinise the car to see the subtle exterior changes, which include tweaks to the headlights and a double-honeycomb mesh grille, plus small LE500 badges on the front wings.
The good news is that, despite its age, the MG TF still looks good. It has sharp, crisp styling and is perfectly proportioned for a sports car.
nlike many of the modern coupé/cabriolets, it looks just as good with the canvas roof up or down.
On the inside you get modern piano-black trim to the centre console and door inserts, together with full-leather seats and LE500 chrome kickplates plus a couple of small badges in the snug-fit cabin.
But the switchgear and stalks for the indicators and wipers are straight from the past, still functioning but looking dated.
The manual canvas hood is easy to operate but not as quick as a power one when it suddenly pours down – as I found out.
You should check out the rest of the review by clicking here, but be warned, The Sun has some mildly adult content that your office internet filter may frown upon.
Just would like to add to comments of MG TF LE500. I am a big MG fan i have had six in the last six years, i drive a very last of the line 2006 reg MG ZT 260 V8. also for fun drive a 2004 MG TF 160. So My local Mg dealer asked me to come and take a look at the new LE500. I have to say it looks and feels very good, i think the build quality is as good as my ZT, which were known to have the best buld quality of the MG range built under the MG Rover firm, And was better then my TF 160. I also think at £16 395, is very good vfm. Would i trade i my TF 160 for one well, not for a 135 BHP as i think my VVC 160 is a better performance sports car. But if MG Longbridge build a 160 or more power unit of the new TF, then were do i sign. Cheers Pete London