Engineering:MG GT

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MG GT
MG GT 0001 China 2015-04-20.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Production2014–2019
AssemblyChina: Pukou, Nanjing
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedMG 5
Roewe 360
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.4 L I4
  • 1.5 L 15S4C VTi-Tech I4
  • 1.5 L 15S4G TCI-TECH I4 turbo
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,612 mm (181.6 in)
Width1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height1,488 mm (58.6 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,473–1,539 kg (3,247–3,393 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMG ZS
SuccessorMG5 (second generation)

The MG GT is a compact car produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque.

First generation (2014)

MG GT (rear).

In July 2014, MG extended its offer with a compact sedan called GT, which was developed on the basis of the MG 5 hatchback[1] as its three-box version with a separate body styling.[2] The car has avant-garde body styling, with aggressively shaped headlights, as well as a gently sloping roofline towards the rear, crowned by a one-piece strip of lights extending the entire width of the body. In the passenger compartment, MG applied a more subdued design than in the case of the body, led by a massive central console dominated by a centrally located multimedia system display.[3] It is equipped with an infotainment system, as well as connectivity with 3G, the internet and satellite TV, in addition to screen control, enabling operation via a button panel.[4]

Initially, the GT was offered only with a 154 hp 1.4 L four-cylinder petrol engine, while in 2015, the offer was also expanded by two larger 1.5-liter units with 109 hp and a more powerful, turbocharged engine, developing 129 hp.[5]

Markets

The GT was built for the Chinese market in mind, where its sale began in November 2014.[6] In addition, sales and production from Thailand[7] began in 2015 under the name MG 5, while in 2016, the vehicle was exported to Chile.[8]

The production of GT lasted for 5 years, ending in the first half of 2019.[9] The following year, MG introduced the new compact sedan in the form of the second generation 5.

Second generation (2021)

2020 MG5

The second-generation MG GT is a rebadged second-generation MG 5 for the Middle East,[10] Latin America,[11] and the Philippines.[12]

References

  1. "MG GT small sedan revealed" (in en). https://www.caradvice.com.au/293823/mg-gt-small-sedan-revealed/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  2. "MG GT" (in en). https://www.just-auto.com/news/no-plans-to-sell-gt-or-mg5-mg_id147547.aspx. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  3. "MG GT launched on the China car market" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2014/11/03/mg-gt-launched-on-the-china-car-market/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  4. "MG GT arrives at the Dealer in China" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/13/mg-gt-arrives-at-the-dealer-in-china/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  5. "This is the MG GT for the Chinese car market" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/06/this-is-the-mg-gt-for-the-chinese-car-market/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  6. "MG GT will be launched on the Chinese car market in November" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2014/09/23/mg-gt-will-be-launched-on-the-chinese-car-market-in-november/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  7. "Chinese-Thai MG maker aims to shore up flagging Thai sales" (in en). https://www.bangkokpost.com/auto/news/770920/chinese-thai-mg-maker-aims-to-shore-up-flagging-thai-sales. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  8. "MG GT 2016: LLEGA CON MOTORES 1.5L Y UN NUEVO 1.4L TURBO" (in es). https://www.rutamotor.com/mg-gt-2016-llega-con-motores-1-5l-y-un-nuevo-1-4l-turbo/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  9. "MG GT CHINA SALES FIGURES" (in en). https://carsalesbase.com/china-mg-gt/. Retrieved 2021-04-09. 
  10. "MG GT | MG New Cars | MG Motor | Middle East". https://www.mgmotor.me/new-cars/mggt/. 
  11. "MG GT - Motor turbo 1.5L 160Hp" (in es). https://www.mgmotorlatam.com/model/MG-GT. 
  12. "MG Philippines". https://mgmotor.com.ph/vehicles/model/mg-gt. 

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