I think these are made (does that mean assembled) in Longbridge, so a bit more English than many.
Me & the missus were in Colchester the other day, and came across one of the new MGs parked in a square (local garage's sales pitch, I
guess).
What a sad uninspiring non-entity of a car, with no distinguishing features whatsoever... it was even painted dark metallic grey!
I can't see it becoming any sort of success...
I've seen about 5 around here in the Cotswolds.
Yes, it's a typical "new car", but I have to say, it's not bad looking and it's certainly not the outdated stuff they were
designing late into their declining years.
I'd actually be interested to have a close up look at one and see what the quality is (or isn't) like.
at least it isnt a bad car...
i want MG to go big again, i like their older cars...
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
What a sad uninspiring non-entity of a car, with no distinguishing features whatsoever
I can't see it becoming any sort of success...
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Originally posted by Kwik
at least it isnt a bad car...
i want MG to go big again, i like their older cars...
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
What a sad uninspiring non-entity of a car, with no distinguishing features whatsoever...
A photo was required.
I think these are made (does that mean assembled) in Longbridge, so a bit more English than many.
Well, at least its an all new car.
Which is more than the thieving scum who ran MG/Rover into the ground ever managed!
They look better in real life than in pictures in my opinion. They are a bit Generic but they look alright. Much better than the Barry boy looks of the last MG's.
I think that picture flatters it too much!
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Originally posted by plentywahalla
Well, at least its an all new car.
Which is more than the thieving scum who ran MG/Rover into the ground ever managed!
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
I think that picture flatters it too much!
No - that photo makes it look vaguely interesting - in real life I thought it looked like any other Eurobox saloon.
Just to put all of the above into perspective
(1) it is a Longbridge design they still employs ex-MG-Rover designers.
(2) It uses a lot of Rover 75 inspired engineering at the front (complete front subframe) combined with a Rover 25 style engineering at the rear
rear -----
(3) The engines are essential the same
(4) The frontal styling on all new car models is severely limited by pedestrian impact rules and aero drag reduction, a bit like F1 all the cars
look much the same because they have to meet the same regs.
(5) Remember it should have really hit the market about 4 years back.
As a totally neutral observer -- It never caeses to amaze me , the way British people are constantly running down their OWN!!!! . OK granted the MG
marque belongs to China,but,dont forget the design is 100% british. The cars are still assembled in GB providing SOME badly needed jobs.Instead of
always looking for the negative things, -- why dont you people look for the positive . Why not at least TRY to support British innovation and
industry?.
Yeah we know all about the "Robber Barons" the "Asset Strippers" and their ilk, but is"nt it great to see Norton ,
Triumph , and others making a comeback??!!!. The once GREAT BRITISH engineering industry will NEVER make a comeback if they are not supported. Dont
know about you guys , I"ve a pain in my arse looking at Hondas, Citreons,Etc Etc Etc. ITS YOUR FAULT FOR NOT SUPPORTING THE BRITISH CAR INDUSTRY
AND ALLOWING THESE NONDESCRIPT BORING EFFORTS ON TO YOUR ROADS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE MY JBA FACCON
"" MGA ROADSTER
"" MGB ROADSTER
Hmm - strong words!
I was mostly bemoaning the lack of originality in the design - I wish it was better, such that it would stand a chance of success.
No more, no less.
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Originally posted by Simon
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Originally posted by plentywahalla
Well, at least its an all new car.
Which is more than the thieving scum who ran MG/Rover into the ground ever managed!
MG R had a new lineup almost ready for production including new engines that were Euro 5 compliant. Far more advanced than anything else at the time that MG R collapsed.
Maybe the "thieving scum" had spent a little too much on R&D.
ATB
Simon
MG diehards might still buy them but it is a Chinese made car car. Originally Rover designed and assembled here doesn't take away that fact.
Chinese build quality combined with Rover design. I'd rather walk.
PS Just scrapped my Rover 800. Must've weighed much more than it should cos of all the water that's leaked in. Got 224 quid for it. 
I have to say to me the design is uninspiring, and from what I've seen there is nothing special about it.
TBH I want British industry and engineering to make a return because we're producing top rate items that people want, not because people are
"sympathy" buying cars in some misguided attempt to reverse 30 years of mismanagement and neglect. Also lets not forget that the majority of
the profit of this car would go to China, and they're doing well enough on their own!
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Originally posted by Puzzled
As a totally neutral observer -- It never caeses to amaze me , the way British people are constantly running down their OWN!!!! .