MG Motor has as a final point highlighted some spotlight on its upcoming plans for India. The leading statement being that the company's first unveiling in India will be an SUV and also the point that it will be hurled in the second quarter of 2019, or the first half of this year. With the SUV part thriving in India; it certainly does appear to be a great idea. MG Motor has previously begun progress its engineering facility at Halol, Gujarat, which prior fitted to General Motors. The company will at first capitalize ₹ 2,000 crores in India and will further rise up the investment to ₹ 5,000 crores over the next six years.
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Furthermore, MG Motor will be introducing one new product each year commencement in 2019. Likewise, the company has added that it will appear to preserve the localization amount of its products at around 80 percent from the first day itself. Just as the MG Motor wishes to make it largest in India. However, what types of cars does MG make and what are the perfect models that it sells in South East Asia? These might provide you an idea of what to suppose from MG Motor in India, over the next few years.
MG ZS
The ZS is MG's compact SUV and might challenging adores of Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster in India. In Thailand, it is having a 1.5-liter petrol engine which makes around 83 bhp and 150 Nm of peak twisting. It is fulfilled with great features and as much as safety is considered, the top feature model achieves up to six airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake power circulation, grip control, brake help, hill-start help, back view camera and etc and so forward.
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MG GS
Next time SUV from MG, the GS will be a competition for SUVs such as the Jeep Compass and the Hyundai Tucson; hence, it will be a trace more superior to the MG ZS. In Thailand, the MG GS has 1.5-liter petrol and 2.0-liter petrol engine alte
atives. The prior creates 165 bhp and 250 Nm though the latter makes 215 bhp and 350 Nm. This one also achieves all the security features of the MG ZS, given above. Approaching to accessibility features, the GS achieves an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone incorporation, back lounging seats and a sunroof also. MG further offers all-wheel drive on top-spec prototypes of the MG GS.
MG 3
After the SUVs, we at the present come to the hatchbacks. MG vends the MG 3 in Thailand, which is a top hatch and might challenging the likes of Hyundai i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz and many more. Cruise control, reverse parking sensors, sunroof, and auto headlamps are included. Likewise, the car gets up to 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes, and hill-hold and tire pressure monitoring system. The car obtains a 1.5-liter petrol engine which provides 104 bhp and 137 Nm of peak rotation.
MG 5
To conclude, MG also vends two cars in South East Asia, Thailand in specific, which are the MG 5 and MG 6. The MG 5 is a mid-size car which might be hurled in a highly modest segment in India which previously has the great likes of the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. This car also is a feature with opulent of the touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, along with airbags, anti-lock brakes, rear-view camera, traction control, driving modes, and others. The MG 5 gets 1.5-liter petrol and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The petrol creates 105 bhp and 135 Nm while the diesel engine provides 127 bhp and 210 Nm.
These are the MG car models which are sold in South East Asia. But now, all we know that the first MG car in India will be an SUV.