About MG For almost 90 years MG has become famous for building distinctive, British small cars at a remarkably affordable price. The latest offering, the MG3 is no exception; the new, small modern MG brings style and fun to a new generation- giving a fresh twist on the innovation, sporty performance and statement style that first made the MG badge famous. Modern MGs are designed, engineered and undergo final assembly at MG s historic home in Longbridge, Birmingham. Today, MG is owned by the SAIC Motor Corporation, rated 103 rd in the Fortune 500. Acquired in 2008, MG Motors and SMTC UK are both located to the 60 acre MG Longbridge site. SMTC UK is able to benefit from the close proximity and integration with its group manufacturing sister company, MG Motor UK after a multi- million pound investment in facilities and infrastructure at the site. Since the first MG went on sale in 1924, the historic marque have been driven to be different: More sports power, more British style, more luxurious finishes, more features as standard. More community feel; MG are proud of the huge family of enthusiasts around the world. When driving an MG, you become part of something special. There are many MG owners and car clubs, both on and offline. More personal service: MG offer every MG6 and MG3 owner access to a Customer Delight programme, allowing them to enjoy exclusive MG discounts and big ticket giveaways. More sportiness: MG have put their passion for developing all things sport into supporting many sports initiatives, including local projects in Birmingham. MG S Maxifuel Pro Cycling Team and women s football star, Sue Smith. Racing roots have evolved into present day BTCC team, MG KX Momentum, with successful team drivers, Jason Plato and Sam Tordoff. About SAIC Motor Corporation SAIC Motor Corporation is a Chinese state- owned automotive manufacturing company with headquarters located in Shanghai, China. One of the "Big Four" Chinese automakers, the company is currently ranked 103 rd in the Fortune 500, and in 2012 produced the largest volume of any Chinese automotive manufacturer, totalling more than 4.5 million units. Established in the 1940s, SAIC traces its origins to the early years of the Chinese automobile industry. SAIC has been joint ventured with General Motors since 1998, and the company s involvement with Volkswagen is the oldest surviving car manufacture joint venture in the industry worldwide. SAIC products sell under a variety of brand names, including those of its joint venture partners. Two notable brands owned by SAIC are MG, the historic British car marque, and Roewe, one of the few domestic Chinese luxury car brands. Overall investment by SAIC into the UK via the UK Technical Centre exceeds 250 million since formation, and SAIC Group has continued to invest heavily into operations in the UK, with notable projects that include the addition of a new European Design studio and Engine Testing facilities. The development of future new Group products continues apace in the UK and points to an exciting and successful future for the company. About SMTC SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre Limited (SMTC UK), is the sister brand of MG and is also based at Longbridge, Birmingham. SMTC was established in 2005 to enable SAIC Group to benefit from the wealth of highly skilled automotive engineering and design talent present in the UK, especially in the Midlands. Now, as an integral part of the SAIC Motor Technical Centre based is Shanghai, China, SMTC UK is responsible for key phases of engineering, research, design and development programmes of all new MG and Roewe products for Global markets. SMTC UK has continued to expand, and now employs around 275 engineers and 25 designers with a high degree of automotive experience drawn from all over the UK motor industry. Teams are based in China as well as in the UK. Researching and developing advancements in engineering is now a key focus for the business, assisted by key partnerships in both the academic and business worlds of the UK, Europe and China.
Product Information MG6 1.8L TCI- Tech Petrol and 1.9 DTI- Tech Diesel Powertrains GT and Magnette body style variants Winner: 2012 WhatCar? Best Security Award due to it s drive away looking system, Thatcham category 1 alarm, immobiliser, perimeter detection, fortified body security and enhanced vehicle markings. Largest interior space in class. 50% more boot space than its competitors (498 litres) expanding to 1,372 litres with the rear seats down. Lowest insurance group in class (13E to 15E) Total confidence with 4* Euro NCAP safety rating, 3 years/ 60,000 mile warranty and 3 year road side assistance. Designed and Engineered at the famous Longbridge site in Birmingham Inspired by MG racing heritage, designed to suit the British lifestyle. Standard redefined with class leading equipment Launched in June 2011, the MG6 has been almost 90 years in the making; this award winning fastback embodies the iconic MG badge with superior British engineering, cutting edge innovation, statement style and unparalleled sports performance. The MG6, GT and Magnette variants are the first all- new MGs in the UK for 16 years, designed, engineered and assembled, at MG s historic Birmingham home. MG6 was designed by Tony Williams- Kenny, and engineered by David Lindley at the Longbridge based Design and Technical Centres, where final assembly of the MG6 GT also takes place. The UK design and engineering teams currently employ more than 300 professionals. MG is in its DNA The MG brand has always signified a sporty brand, whether in saloon form or sports car. MG is characterised as being desirable yet affordable. It s about fun and great driving dynamics. These historic features remain as true of the MG6 GT sports fastback as any of its iconic predecessors. The MG6 GT is a spacious five- seater with generous boot space and a high standard of specification. While most cars neatly fit into specific sectors of the market, the MG6 straddles the C and D sectors, offering the best of both worlds. There are three trim levels to choose from; S, SE and TSE. MG racing heritage is imprinted in every part of the MG6. The responsive petrol and powerful diesel combine modern sporting style with superb handling and presence on the road. The front McPherson strut suspension and a multi- link rear set up, allow the MG6 to grip the road round corners and handle like a much smaller sporty car which belies its size. Low running costs, with particularly low insurance group ratings (13E for the S and 14E for the SE and TSE); mean that the MG6 GT is a practical five- seater family car as well as delivering a rewarding, involving drive. Class leading equipment as standard Safety: Hill hold, ABS with EBD, and emergency brake assist on every GT specification, as well as driver, front passenger and curtain airbags, all contribute to the MG6 s impressive 4* EURO NCAP safety rating.
MG6 GT Top of the range equipment as standard: Automatic Dual control climate control (S and SE offer electric air con as standard) Sat Nav with lifetime subscription to Traffic Master (SE and TSE) Cruise control (SE and TSE) Emergency alarm activation Stop/Start technology (Diesel only) Speed limit warning Electrically adjustable and heated front seats (TSE) Leather sports seats (TSE) Personalised dashboard (SE and TSE) Hands free Bluetooth phone connection (TSE) ICE consisting of radio RDS CD player, MP3, USB, Bluetooth and aux- in capability One touch windscreen defrost/ demist Electric one- touch windows all round Class leading interior and boot space Follow me home and welcome lighting 18 straight alloy wheels (17 twist on S and SE) Front and rear parking sensors and Reversing camera (TSE) McPherson fully independent front suspension Class leading chassis dynamics Brake disc wiping Traction and slip control Hill hold function Front and side curtain airbags Body coloured, power folding, automatic, heated folding mirrors with integrated indicators MG 6 Magnette has an extremely high specification levels as standard: Leather sports seats (driver and passenger are electrically adjustable and heated) Automatic dual zone climate control Electric one- touch windows all round ICE consisting of radio RDS CD player, MP3, USB, Bluetooth and aux- in capability Built- in Highline satellite navigation system (including Trafc Master) with a full colour display screen Front and rear parking aids and a reversing camera Cruise control Rain sensing wipers, Tyre pressure monitoring Multifunction steering wheel controls Body coloured mirrors and a rear spoiler Electric sunroof Body coloured, power folding, automatic, heated folding mirrors with integrated indicators Please see full specification sheets or contact the press office for more information.
Statement style There are seven external colours to choose from; Burnt Orange, Pitch Black, Regal Red, Union Blue, Granite Grey, Platinum Silver and Arctic White. As well as two internal trims: Charcoal Cloth and Graphite Leather. Powertrain Powering the MG6 GT and Magnette petrol variants is an in- house 1.8- litre TCI- Tech turbocharged, four cylinder petrol engine delivering 160PS, and has a of 0-62mph time of just 8.4 seconds and returns 37.7 mpg (combined). Top speed is electronically limited to 120mph. MG6 1.8 TCI- Tech Petrol Urban: 27.7 mpg (10.2 l/km) Extra Urban: 48.7mpg (5.8 l/km) Combined: 37.7mpg (7.5 l/km) CO2: 174g/100km Insurance group ratings: S (13E) SE, BTCC Edition, TSE and Magnette (14E). Powering the diesel versions of both the MG6 GT and the MG6 Magnette sports saloon is an in- house 1.9- litre DTi- Tech variable rate turbocharged diesel engine. It delivers 150PS and has a 0-62mph time of just 8.9 seconds and a maximum speed electronically limited to 120mph. 57.6 mpg (combined) allows the MG6 diesel to perform economically whatever the environment. The diesel has an impressive maximum torque figure of 350NM at 1800 rpm. The torque curve through the six- speed transmission is a particular feature of this new power train and offers strong acceleration through the gears with great overtaking speed. Common rail direct injection and a variable- rate turbocharger mean that the MG6 diesel benefits from the latest in engine technology. Unique to the diesel versions is Stop- Start technology, which improves economy by a further 5%. Smart Charging, saves energy by only supplying power to certain electrical components when needed. Diesel MG6 models have E- HPAS a progressively variable power assistance feature which means that the steering is lighter at parking speeds and firmer at motorway cruising speeds. With the MG6 s widely acclaimed chassis and suspension, specially tuned for the diesel, the result is a car offering great, sporty handling dynamics while also being a thoroughly practical five- seater. MG6 1.9 DTI- Tech Diesel Urban: 48.7.1 mpg (5.8 l/km) Extra Urban: 64.2mpg (4.4 l/km) Combined: 57.mpg (4.9 l/km) CO2: 129g/100km. Insurance group ratings: S and SE (14E) and TSE and Magnette (15E) Current offers and PCP Q4 offers for 2013: free upgrade in specification on selected MG6 Diesel models until 31 December. A free upgrade on specification allows customers to buy an MG6 GT SE Diesel for the same price as an S, saving 1,200, and a TSE for the same price as an SE, saving 2,000.
Magnette customers also benefit from Q4 offers, as a Magnette DTi- TECH TSE available for the same price as an MG6 GT SE, a saving of 3,000. The free upgrade in specification sees the addition of satellite navigation, rear parking sensors, cruise control and leather steering wheel to the S variant to become the SE. Building on the SE trim, the TSE features front parking sensors, 18 alloy wheels, rear parking camera, leather trim, Bluetooth, automatic headlights, automatic windscreen wipers and electric heated seats. MG6 GT SE Diesel is available for just 199 a month with a 42.89% deposit of 7,289, or 294.74 a month with a low deposit of just 2,500. All MG6 GT and MG6 Magnette cars come with a three- year, 60,000 mile manufacturer warranty as standard. There is a three year roadside assistance package as standard. Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000 miles. MG3 Exceptionally low price for class leading levels of equipment as standard Over one million personalisation options available; configure yours at www.mg.co.uk Low insurance group rating of just 4E Sporty VTi 106 PS petrol engine Class leading interior space Highly competitive PCP offers available; from 99 a month or zero deposit The all- new, exciting and slightly cheeky MG3 offers more fun and value for money than any other car in the highly competitive supermini sector of the market. The MG3 is available in four specifications, with the top of the range, 3STYLE priced at only 9,999, down to the entry level, 3TIME, for just 8,399. The affordability continues with an insurance group rating of just 4E on all MG3s. The sporty exterior style, with full width black mesh grille, black A- pillars and wraparound windscreen, conceals an interior that offers one of the largest and most spacious cabins in the supermini class. With six airbags, electronic stability control, corner brake control and traction control, there is the full suite of the latest technology safety equipment standard on all MG3s Fun to buy Standard equipment on all MG3s: LED daytime running lights Six airbags, ABS, EBD, CBC, traction control, brake disk wiping Electronic Hill Hold Control ZERO fabric sports seats VTi- TECH 106PS engine Band E VED and Group 4E insurance Entry level 3TIME costs just 8,399 and features: CD player with MP3 compatibility
Next is 3FORM, available for 9,299 with 3TIME specification, plus: Bluetooth and Audio streaming DAB radio and Climate control Easy air conditioning For those customers who prefer a sportier look the 3FORM SPORT is available for 9,549 and adds: 16 Carousel Alloy Wheels sporty Side skirts At the top of the range is the 3STYLE which takes things one step further for only 9,999, with: 16 Diamond cut Alloy wheels reverse parking sensors cruise control automatic lights and windscreen wipers After choosing a desired specification, customers can go personal with over one million personalisation possibilities, and discover their personal style by exploring the range of exterior and interior options. Paint options, roof and body graphics, coloured wheel and mirror caps can all be seen using the online configurator at www.mg.co.uk. The personalisation doesn t end there with customised warranty and servicing packages available. All options are attractively priced so customers can be confident that whatever package they choose is always within budget. MG3 Finance plans are available to suit all budgets as all specifications are available on PCP for just 99 a month or with zero, 10, 20% or more deposits. Customers who do not have a deposit to put down can still benefit from fantastic value for money offers. The production version of the MG3 carries forward many of the styling clues first seen in the eye- catching MG ZERO concept car designed to target young and style conscious buyers wanting something different. Like the MG ZERO, the MG3 was largely designed and engineering by highly talented professionals at the MG Birmingham site in Longbridge. After the MG6, the MG3 becomes the second in a new generation of British designed and engineered MG models. The MG3 is unmistakable on the road. It takes the iconic MG brand another step into the future. Sales & Marketing Director Guy Jones said; The MG3 gives the market something really new; a stylish, highly practical, small car with many options for personalisation that s fun to drive, fun to buy and fun to own. With all models in the range priced below 10,000 and with Group 4E insurance, no other manufacturer can match us on value. MG became world famous for building distinctive, British, small, fun cars at a remarkably affordable price that owners then personalised to their own individual style. The MG3 is the new small, modern MG that allows a new generation of people to have fun with their MG Fun to own Normally this is where the compromise comes on small sporty cars but not with MG3. Fun, entertaining and easy to live with, the MG3 combines style and enjoyment with practical spaciousness. The designers and engineers have combined to create an exceptional amount of space and versatility in a very compact five- door package. Extensive work from the MG Design and Engineering team on the architectural package has resulted in interior packaging that rivals or surpasses anything in its class. In a 4m long package, the MG3 will easily accommodate
four 6ft tall individuals; a level of accommodation typically associated with larger cars and mirrors the spaciousness of the MG6 range The MG3 s rolled and raised front dashboard design creates an airy forward cabin space and increased legroom, while allowing excellent access to primary and secondary controls. This theme is continued in the rear of the car, where the front seats are sculpted to allow rear passengers excellent space to travel in comfort. Class- leading rear headroom is another characteristic which sets the MG3 apart. Many cars in this sector compromise on interior space, particularly in the rear. But rear headroom in the MG3 is more than generous. Fun to drive Designed with the core value of fun to drive, the MG3 chassis has been honed from hundreds of thousands of miles of testing on European roads. Intended to deliver impressive levels of body control, sharpness and a willingness to corner to engage keen drivers, MG s world class team of chassis engineers have also delivered sure footed handling and impressive ride comfort. Together this makes the MG3 suitable for every journey, from crowded urban routes, to flowing British B- roads or cruising on a European motorway. The MG3 goes on sale in the UK in September 2013. Finance available All model lines are available on PCP for just 99 a month or on zero, 10, 20% or more deposits. A 31% deposit of just 2,605 secures a 3TIME for 99 per month, increasing to a 38% deposit of 4,171, required to take home a 3STYLE for the same low monthly amount. Customers who do not have a deposit to put down can still benefit from fantastic value for money offers. 3TIME is available for 35 monthly payments of just 181.14 with zero deposit increasing across the range up to 3STYLE, available for 218.80. More information is available at www.mg.co.uk Press office contact details Laura Biss, PR Manager Direct dial: Mobile: E- mail: Media site: +44 (0)121 251 6535 +44 (0)7837 242 581 laura.biss@mgmotor.co.uk www.mg.co.uk/media (no password required)