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 103rd 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 103rd 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.