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MG has unveiled two major new models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, accelerating its EV proposition.
The IM5 executive saloon and IM6 SUV spearhead the brand’s new IM – Intelligence in Motion – line-up and will target drivers “seeking the next level in electric driving performance and intuitive technology for elevated safety, comfort and entertainment”.
MG parent company SAIC introduced the new IM electric vehicle brand for Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. The electric vehicle joint venture has been formed between SAIC and Chinese technology companies Zhangjiang Hi-Tech and Alibaba Group. In the UK, the new arrivals will be sold directly under the MG brand.
The IM5 saloon delivers a new rival to the Tesla Model 3 and will be available with a choice of 75kWh and 100kWh batteries as well as single- and dual-motor options. Power and performance details are still to be confirmed but the electric Hurricane motors will enable 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds.
The IM5 Long Range can travel up to 441 miles on a single charge with the 100kWh battery option, sitting on a new 800V architecture capable of delivering a 10 to 80% charge in 17 minutes.
Prices start at £39,450 for the Standard 75kWh version, with the Long Range 100kWh model priced at £44,995, and the 100kWh Performance variant available for £48,495.
The larger IM6 SUV will rival the Tesla Model Y and will offer the same battery choices and single- and dual-motor options as the IM5, with a 3.5-second time for the 0-62mph sprint.
Prices begin at £47,995 for the Long Range 100kWh model, rising to £50,995 for the Performance version, and increasing to £52,995 for the exclusive Launch Edition.
MG IM models also come with “technology-led, premium cabins” that incorporate features such as Rainy Night Mode and 4 mode One Touch Park Assist, which uses the car’s 360 degree cameras and autonomous driving capabilities to perform complex parking manoeuvres automatically.
Bi-directional, rear-wheel turning technology will enable a turning circle on 9.98m on the IM5.
Inside, the models get an ultra-HD 26.3-inch infotainment display which is supported by a 10.5-inch touchscreen. All cars feature bespoke double-layer laminated windows, a panoramic roof and a bespoke audio system featuring 20 speakers with the addition of four in-ceiling Sky Speakers.
MG’s Cyberster roadster also returned to Goodwood two years after its debut and equipped with a new colour scheme. Also unveiled as a design concept on the MG stand, the Cyber X concept reveals a new direction for the brand’s design language. The compact, all-electric urban explorer captures the creative spirit of MG’s emerging ‘Cyber’ sub-brand combining rugged styling with a city-focused edge.
Finally, the MG EX4 returns to the show. Created especially for the Goodwood Festival of Speed by MG’s London design team, the MG EX4 reimagines the Metro 6R4 rally legend of the 1980s, equipped with the MG4 XPower’s electric drivetrain and sporting a bold new livery for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
https://fleetworld.co.uk/mg-unveils-im5-and-im6-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed/
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I take it no ones interested in an upmarket MG 😂
A self contradicting phrase “Upmarket MG”.
IM are a separate brand everywhere else and are separate for a reason. I wouldn’t expect either of these to appear or feel cheap although there will still be the valid Chinese questions.
Tesla model 3 and Y equivalents will mean they must be targeting undercutting Tesla on price, which can only be a good thing for the customer. Both cars look fantastic on the video. I can see a few things people will find fault with and I can see control through the big lower screen being an issue but I love the look of that huge screen above the dash with what looks like a 4k minimum standard screen. I’d also suspect that there’s a lot of driving controls that are only accessible through the screen that will prove a distraction.
It looks very close to the Teslas its competing with but appears better built, better materials and less minimalist.
Looking at the MG website, the configurator has the IM6 between £48k to £53k for the 100kWh battery version. IF that can offer over 400 miles and 17 minute 10-80% recharging then it’ll be a winner.
IM5 starts at £39450 for the 75kWh and stops at the £48,495 100 Performance model.
Prices look very suitable for future scheme cars and they’d be ones I’d be very interested in looking at should that ever happen.
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IM are a separate brand everywhere else and are separate for a reason. I wouldn’t expect either of these to appear or feel cheap although there will still be the valid Chinese questions.
They’re “MG” in Australia, too. In fact, they’re MG everywhere in the world – except China. That’s because SAIC is the distributor, and they chose to distribute it through MG.
Now.. My guess is, they want to turn IM basically into the Lexus of Toyota, or Infinity of Honda.
In regards to the car, i’m not too hot on the SUV, but the saloon looks great, even inside. Just a bit perplexed that they offer level 4 autonomous parking and all the other auto-gizmos, but still don’t have matrix LED lights.
Pricewise, they’re great – and i very much hope they turn up next quarter in the lists at reasonable prices. Would need to drive one first obviously, but just from what i can see in the configurator, i wouldn’t mind one, depending on the prices.
The main concern would be, as usual, the infotainment. For the majority of chinese branded cars i’ve looked at, they’re even less intuitive/convenient than european offerings. But time will tell, i’ve not sat in an IM so i can’t judge it. I definitely will keep my fingers crossed though.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.Now.. My guess is, they want to turn IM basically into the Lexus of Toyota, or Infinity of Honda.
Yes!
Believe they will come with IM branded logo’s, but have MG IMx on the rear. Which if right will be a smart move, as a recognisable brand, rather than just another Chinese car.
The infotainment on the new MG’s (HS) has improved considerably to older models and are much more responsive, but can be a little fiddly still however, that could be because I’m use to the Tuscon, but do like the new HS.
Now.. My guess is, they want to turn IM basically into the Lexus of Toyota, or Infinity of Honda.
Yes! Believe they will come with IM branded logo’s, but have MG IMx on the rear. Which if right will be a smart move, as a recognisable brand, rather than just another Chinese car. The infotainment on the new MG’s (HS) has improved considerably to older models and are much more responsive, but can be a little fiddly still however, that could be because I’m use to the Tuscon, but do like the new HS.
Yeah. I don’t know why, i haven’t even looked at all the Dolphins, Omodos, Xpeng and whatever they’re all called (there seem to be hundreds of brands suddenly). Actually i probably do, but i don’t want to admit it to myself.
It’s snobbish, but it is what it is. I know that plenty of cars are made in china, sold under a different marquee (in fact, Audi soon starts too, apparently) – it’s just the name that i just couldn’t do with, it just feels uncomfortable?
Distributing them through MG (or the premium-variant of MG) certainly is the smart thing to do and will absolutely (in my mind) lead to more sales. Including to us, assuming reasonable AP (and availability in the first place, of course).
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.I had an original ZS, which had a pretty basic infotainment system. However, it responded marginally quicker than the Ioniq 5 on start up, we can be driving for a minute before we’re allowed anything other than the compulsory warning. Once started, though, the delay between selection and action was biblical, as in 40 day and 40 bloody nights in some cases.
They’ve sorted that to a great extent and the newest, highest spec car will have the best they can deliver, then it’ll be no worse than you’ll get from many legacy manufacturers.
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Yeah i do think that they wouldn’t offer the IM as a premium variant if it had a run of the mill chinese infotainment system.
I’d just like to judge it for myself prior to making statements one way or another. I can only judge it based on past experiences with chinese systems, which in this case is probably not fair.
I didn’t particularly like the Ioniq 5 infotainment either for that matter, i found it unintuitive to find things – but that might be simply because i’m used to VAG offerings. That said, the GLA we played with was intuitive enough, too.
I’m sure i’m biased in some way, we have an MG dealership not far, next time we drive past i’ll pop in and see if they got one to gaze at/play with.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.
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