MG, the ex-British marque now under SAIC, is working on a new generation compact fastback aimed at the likes of the Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic. It’s the 3rd generation MG 6 available as a”Trophy” Edition. And while we probably won’t see it here, our neighbours to the north might have something to look forward to. The 2nd generation MG 6 was first shown in late 2016, with production commencing in 2017 at Nanjing, China. It was sold in Thailand and the Philippines. While MG has a presence in Singapore and in Indonesia, it does not sell the 6 there.
The design of this new MG 6 is really quite something. The sloping roofline, new grille design (known as the “Digital Flame” grille), huge spoiler and many other subtle improvements make the new MG 6 look very appealing for a car in its segment.
It’s taking a sportier, more premium look than its predecessor. Dual tone 18″ rims are available too.
In addition to the improved powertrain, the new MG 6 will reportedly receive MG’s latest self-driving and driver assistance technologies. This includes features such as forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear object detection and adaptive cruise control.
Steering intervention and lane keeping were not mentioned but self driving in stop-and-go traffic conditions was, so it will likely feature on the MG 6 as well. A total of 7 radars and 6 cameras are present for this system.
Inside, MG have gone for a sportier, more digital feel. At the centre of the 2021 MG 6 is a 10 inch infotainment system that is free floating. Its gear shifter is electronic, with no mechanical actuation. We’re not sure if the instrument cluster is all-digital, but there seems to be at least some digital elements to it, with a lot of data available for display.
A flat-bottomed steering wheel with selectable driving modes is fitted on the MG 6. From the photos we’ve seen this MG 6 Trophy edition is available with yellow accents scattered throughout the cabin and ‘Trophy’ on the semi bucket seats.
Given how difficult it has become to sell sedans, particularly larger C- and D-segment sedans in Malaysia, it’s unlikely MG is going to make an effort to bring this MG 6 to our country. But it’s still interesting to see what Geely has to go up against in China and other markets.
