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MG3 Generasi Ketiga Akan Dilancarkan di Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Geneva

Dalam satu langkah yang sangat dinantikan, peminat MG dengan penuh semangat menanti pelancaran MG3 generasi ketiga di Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Geneva yang akan datang pada 26 Februari 2024. Pandangan awal yang telah dikongsi telah memulakan perbualan di kalangan penyokong jenama, mencipta kegembiraan menjelang penampilan rasmi bulan depan.

Reka bentuk MG3 mengambil petunjuk dari model-model lebih mewah MG, khususnya kereta sport MG Cyberster, yang terlihat pada lampu hadapan yang licin dan bersih serta kerja badan yang lancar. Bahagian hadapan MG3 menyatakan keganasan dengan hidung yang tajam dan bonet yang rumit. Pergantungan daripada tradisi, ketiadaan gril tradisional digantikan oleh bumper yang mempunyai penyerapan besar, dikelilingi oleh elemen-elemen aerodinamik yang meningkatkan daya tarikan sporty. Bahagian belakang menunjukkan lampu belakang mendatar dan reka bentuk bumper yang dinamik, menyempurnakan estetika kontemporari.

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MG Set to Unveil Next-Gen MG3 at Geneva International Motor Show in February

In a highly anticipated move, MG enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the third-generation MG3 at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show on February 26, 2024. The glimpses already shared have ignited conversations among brand loyalists, creating a buzz of excitement leading up to the official reveal next month.

The design of the MG3 takes cues from MG’s more upscale models, notably the MG Cyberster sports car, evident in the sleek, swept-back headlights and streamlined bodywork. The front end of the MG3 exudes aggression with a sharp nose and intricate bonnet. A departure from tradition, the absence of a traditional grille is compensated by a bumper featuring a large intake, flanked by aerodynamic elements that enhance its sporty appeal. The rear showcases horizontal taillights and a dynamic bumper design, completing the contemporary aesthetic.

Inside, the MG3 is expected to undergo a modern revamp, potentially featuring a sizable 10.25-inch infotainment system reminiscent of the MG4.

Under the hood, the 2024 MG3 is poised to feature a hybrid powertrain, marrying a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor, resulting in a robust total output of 174hp. This hybrid setup not only offers an eco-friendly alternative but also aligns with MG’s commitment to providing affordable vehicles.

For the entry-level models, a relatively milder 89kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is expected to power the MG3, catering to a diverse range of consumers with varying performance preferences.

In an interesting move, the new MG3 is rumoured to introduce autonomous emergency braking, although it’s projected not to achieve a five-star ANCAP rating under the 2023-2025 protocol. This strategic decision aligns with MG’s overarching goal of offering some of the most competitively priced cars in their respective segments.

As MG enthusiasts count down the days to the Geneva International Motor Show, the forthcoming reveal of the third-generation MG3 promises a blend of sleek design, cutting-edge technology, and a hybrid powertrain, reinforcing MG’s position as a key player in the automotive industry.

On another note, the company is reportedly making a significant and speedy return to our market, according to rising speculations and spy photos showing certain EV vehicles testing in Malaysia!

MG4 Electrik Menang Anugerah Kenderaan EV Terbaik di Bawah RM200 Ribu

Dalam kejayaan besar untuk MG, sebuah jenama yang akan kembali balik dalam pasaran kita tidak lama lagi, MG4 Electric meraih anugerah Fully Charged untuk kenderaan elektrik (EV) terbaik di bawah €40,000 (RM200,000) pada Jumaat lepas di RAI, Amsterdam. Upacara anugerah ini, sebagai sebahagian daripada acara Fully Charged LIVE Europe, menyaksikan ribuan peminat kenderaan elektrik memberikan undi mereka dalam pelbagai kategori.

MG4 Electric muncul sebagai pemenang dalam kategorinya, mengatasi lapan calon lain, termasuk Dacia Spring Electric 65 Extreme, Fiat 500e Hatchback 42kW, Jeep Avenger Electric, dan Volvo EX30 Single Motor. Anugerah ini lebih mengukuhkan kejayaan MG4 Electric di kalangan pemandu EV.

Sejak dilancarkan pada tahun 2022, MG4 Electric telah mencapai kejayaan yang luar biasa, dengan lebih dari 62,000 unit dijual di Eropah, menjadikannya salah satu model terlaris MG di rantau tersebut, khususnya di Belanda. Anugerah terkini ini menambah pencapaian EV tersebut, yang termasuk menerima lima bintang dalam ujian keselamatan Euro NCAP dan menyumbang kepada rekod jualan MG.

Anugerah Fully Charged, direka sebagai anugerah ‘Pilihan Pengguna’ untuk tenaga bersih dan kenderaan elektrik, membuat penampilan sulungnya tahun ini semasa acara Fully Charged LIVE Europe. Acara ini, dikuasakan oleh peneraju teknologi hijau myenergi, mengumpulkan pemimpin dan perintis dari sektor elektrifikasi untuk meraikan peralihan berterusan kepada kenderaan elektrik, tenaga boleh diperbaharui, dan rumah pintar.

Calon untuk anugerah dipilih melalui tinjauan menyeluruh terhadap penonton Fully Charged SHOW. Panel 15 pakar tenaga dan pengangkutan kemudian menetapkan calon sebelum pemenang dipilih dalam setiap daripada 15 kategori. MG meraih gelaran EV terbaik di bawah €40,000 (RM200,000) untuk model MG4 Electric.

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MG4 Electric Wins Fully Charged Award for Best EV Under RM200k

In a significant triumph for MG, a brand that is making a strong comeback into our market soon, the MG4 Electric secured the Fully Charged award for the best electric vehicle (EV) under €40,000 (RM200k) last Friday night at the RAI in Amsterdam. The award ceremony, part of the Fully Charged LIVE Europe event, witnessed thousands of electric vehicle enthusiasts casting their votes in various categories.

The MG4 Electric emerged victorious in its category, surpassing eight other nominees, including the Dacia Spring Electric 65 Extreme, Fiat 500e Hatchback 42kW, Jeep Avenger Electric, and Volvo EX30 Single Motor. This accolade further solidifies the MG4 Electric’s success among EV drivers.

Since its launch in 2022, the MG4 Electric has achieved remarkable success, with over 62,000 sales in Europe, making it one of MG’s best-selling models in the region, particularly in the Netherlands. The recent award adds to the EV’s achievements, which include receiving five stars in the Euro NCAP safety test and contributing to a sales record for MG.

The Fully Charged AWARDS, designed as ‘Consumer Choice’ awards for clean energy and electric vehicles, made their debut this year during the Fully Charged LIVE Europe event. The event, powered by green technology pioneer myenergi, gathered leaders and pioneers from the electrification sector to celebrate the ongoing transition to electric vehicles, renewables, and smart homes.

Nominees for the awards were selected through a comprehensive survey of the Fully Charged SHOW audience. A panel of 15 energy and transport experts then finalised the candidates before the winners were chosen in each of the 15 categories. MG claimed the title of the best EV under €40,000 (RM200k) for the MG4 Electric model.

The Standard Range base SE comes with a 50.8kWh battery, offering 350km of range, 168bhp, and 249Nm ft of torque, all for a starting price of £26,995 (RM160k). The two big battery versions include the SE Long Range and Trophy Long Range.

For an additional £2,500 (RM14k), the SE Long Range provides a 61.7kWh battery, extending the WLTP range to 452km. It boasts 201bhp and the same torque figure, but due to the battery’s weight, it’s slightly slower to 100km/h (7.9 seconds compared to 7.7 seconds).

The Trophy model is distinguished by additional equipment and body styling, featuring a doubled-up rear spoiler. It offers slightly less range than the SE Long Range at 434km, attributed to the drag from the distinctive spoiler and the weight of extra kit.

Jenama Ikonik MG Akan Kembali Ke Malaysia Tidak Lama Lagi

Bergantung kepada umur anda, anda mungkin atau mungkin tidak pernah mendengar mengenai jenama MG.

Jenama MG dianggap sebagai salah satu jenama automotif yang paling ikonik dan telah wujud sejak tahun 1920-an.

Jenama British ini pernah dikenali sebagai pengeluar kereta sukan dua roda terbuka yang ringan, dan merupakan salah satu jenama yang wajib dimiliki oleh mana-mana peminat kereta klasik.

Walaupun MG adalah jenama klasik dan telah lama wujud di Malaysia sejak sebelum kemerdekaan, tetapi pada hari ini, jenama ini sudah tidak lagi sama seperti yang kita kenal.

MG kini dimiliki oleh Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), sebuah syarikat milik kerajaan China, dan mempunyai kehadiran di pelbagai pasaran. Walau bagaimanapun, walaupun popular di pasaran seperti Thailand, ia telah lama tidak hadir di Malaysia.

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Iconic MG Brand Set To Return to Malaysia In Q1 Of This Year

Depending on your age, you may or may not have heard of the MG brand. It is widely regarded as one of the most iconic automotive brands and has been around since the 1920s.

The British marque, arguably as iconic as Jaguar, was once known for its lightweight open-top two-wheel sports cars, and is one of a must have brand for any self-respecting classic car collector.

MG may be a classic brand and it was in Malaysia for many years even before independence, but these days the brand is no longer the same as what we know it.

MG is now owned by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), a Chinese state owned company, and has a strong presence in many markets. However, despite its popularity in markets such as Thailand, it has been absent from Malaysia.

Not for long though.

There have been spyshots of some EV models testing in Malaysia, and there are growing rumours that the brand is making a strong comeback into our market, and soon! (more…)

MG’s Cyberster Roadster To Go On Sale in 2024

MG may sound like an old name and most Malaysians who do know of the brand might only have those old British sportscars in their minds. The MG brand is also no longer owned by a British company but by China’s SAIC since 2007.

The MG brand has actually been doing quite well in some markets and is sold in Thailand. It was supposed to come into Malaysia at one time but that has not happened yet. Perhaps we’ll see it soon with the wave of brands from China starting to sweep in.

MG’s modern products have been mainstream models but it is starting a new chapter with a high-performance electric sportscar. This is the Cyberster, just unveiled at Auto Shanghai in production form after the concept model was first shown two years ago at the same event.

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The MG MAZE is certainly not the sort of MG your grandfather knew

MG Cars (the initials stood for Morris Garages) is often remembered, at least by the older generation, as a brand that produced some classic British sportscars. However, the company which was founded in 1924 was sold to Nanjing Automobile in 2005 and became known as MG Motor after Nanjing was merged with Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation (SAIC).

While some British brands were acquired by other companies and faded away, MG continued to have a presence, even in the UK. It has a range of modern products today and like other carmakers operating in Europe, is preparing to move into the era of electrification.

Design study by studio in London
Having acquired many of MG’s assets in England from the MG Rover Group, the new owners continued activities there and even set up an advanced design studio in London in 2018. This facility has been developing future products and the latest design study it is showing the world is the MG MAZE. This concept car is electrically-powered, of course, and is aimed at the next generation of car users in cities.

A compact 2-seater capable with agility and functionality, its core focuses are high-technology and emotional design. The exterior features a transparent shell, emulating high end gaming PCs with exposed componentry. The outer surface is fluid and dynamic, exposing aspects of the chassis and interior design, that are otherwise hidden from view.

Mobility and gaming concept
Built around the theme of of ‘Get Out & Play’, the concept brings together mobility and gaming. The gaming aspect of the car reflects a desire to discover and reach new achievements, via a points-based reward system. The MAZE helps users to rediscover their city and their world by seeking exciting digital street art that is interacting with structures, buildings, and landmarks.

Inside the MAZE is a pair of floating seats and UX/UI technology developed to enhance the gaming aspect by giving a fun and enjoyable driving experience. The steering is controlled not by a steering wheel but by the driver’s smartphone… which will probably take some getting used to. But who knows – the next generation of drivers may be comfortable with a different form of control, just as today’s fighter pilots are fine using joystick controls as they grew up using them in computer games.

Connecting digital realm to physical one
“With MAZE, we wanted to consider what the future of a car community might look like, building from MG’s fan base and following. The move to digital is unstoppable, so we wanted to create a concept that connected this digital realm to the physical one that gives us the real joy in driving,” said Carl Gotham, Advanced Design Director.

“The concept is a reaction to our lives during recent months, where we have been met with restrictions and limitations on our ability to move around and interact. Exploring the idea of ‘mobile gaming’, we used MAZE as platform for people to get out and rediscover their environment in a new and relevant way, opening up new experiences with their city.”

MG Cyberster concept

MG Cyberster concept

MG Cyberster concept 2021 (1)

MG is an old British brand and while many Malaysians may think the brand has faded away, it is actually still around and is owned by SAIC, a company in China. The company is known as MG Motor UK Limited today and has a range of models which it sells in certain markets.

Like other carmakers, MG Motor also has an eye towards the future and it will show what its vision is at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show later this month. The vision will take a 3-dimension form known as the Cyberster concept car which was developed by the team at the MG Advanced Design Centre in London.

MG Cyberster concept 2021

MG Cyberster concept 2021 (1)

It is a 2-door, 2-seater sportscar recalling the brand’s tradition, drawing a number of styling cues from the classic MGB Roadster. There are those classic round MG headlights, coupled with a slim grille design, along with interactive ‘Magic Eye’ headlights that open when switched on.

Other interesting details of the MG Cyberster are the ‘laser belt’ LED strip down the side of the car and the outline of the door, which follows the direction of the LED strip. The tail lamps are of LED construction and are integrated flat into the rear of the car, projecting a digital image that echoes MG’s British heritage.

MG Cyberster concept 2021

“Sports cars are the lifeblood of the MG DNA and Cyberster is a hugely exciting concept for us,” declared Carl Gotham, Director of SAIC Design Advanced London. “The Cyberster is a bold statement that looks strongly into MG’s future, touching on our heritage but more importantly building on our cutting-edge technology and advanced design.”

The Cyberster’s, with intelligent all-electric architecture, will have a projected EV range of 800 kms and is claimed to be able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds. It will also feature 5G interconnectivity.

One of the current MG models on sale and (below) two concept cars presented in earlier years.

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MG ZS scores mediocre 3-star safety rating

MG’s compact SUV, the MG ZS has been awarded a 3-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, an independent body that classifies vehicle safety based on various frontal and side impact tests. A maximum of 5-stars can be awarded to a vehicle if it copes well with frontal and side impacts as well as offers exceptional level of protection to occupants.

A 3-star rating achieved by the MG ZS, may not be exemplary, but means that the vehicle will provide a satisfactory level of protection during a collision. That said, in both the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, the MG ZS scored maximum points. The passenger compartment remained intact, and provided decent protection for driver and passengers.

Harvey France, spokesperson at MG, said, “An achievement of a three-star rating from Euro NCAP is a great result. The body of the car showed great strength in all aspects and the MG ZS scored maximum points in the side barrier and the more severe side pole impact tests, a true testament to the work carried out by the engineering team.”

Built at MG’s facility in Longbridge, Birmingham, the MG ZS is a popular vehicle in the UK as it comes with a relatively affordable price tag, decent looks and a slew of options. This include six way adjustable seating and a touchscreen infotainment system that provides Bluetooth connectivity and support for Apple Carplay.

MG3 Generasi Ketiga Akan Dilancarkan di Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Geneva

  • 26/01/2024
  • BM, Luar Negara
  • Timothy Prakash

MG Set to Unveil Next-Gen MG3 at Geneva International Motor Show in February

  • 26/01/2024
  • English, Global News
  • Timothy Prakash

MG4 Electrik Menang Anugerah Kenderaan EV Terbaik di Bawah RM200 Ribu

  • 09/01/2024
  • BM, Luar Negara
  • Timothy Prakash

MG4 Electric Wins Fully Charged Award for Best EV Under RM200k

  • 09/01/2024
  • English, Global News
  • Timothy Prakash

Jenama Ikonik MG Akan Kembali Ke Malaysia Tidak Lama Lagi

  • 08/01/2024
  • BM, Dalam Negara
  • Keshy Dhillon

Iconic MG Brand Set To Return to Malaysia In Q1 Of This Year

  • 08/01/2024
  • English, Local News
  • Keshy Dhillon

MG’s Cyberster Roadster To Go On Sale in 2024

  • 18/04/2023
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap

The MG MAZE is certainly not the sort of MG your grandfather knew

  • 24/09/2021
  • Archive, English
  • Chips Yap
MG Cyberster concept 2021 (1)

MG Cyberster concept

  • 02/04/2021
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  • Chips Yap

MG ZS scores mediocre 3-star safety rating

  • 31/12/2017
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