MG7 for sale in Europe!!! - Page 2

RoverAlicante · 5th April 2010, 11:25

http://www.mgcars.by/page.php?id=5

Some nice pics here;

http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=87

http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=86

Google translate works a treat converting russian into english btw!

Looks nice.

south bank · 6th April 2010, 23:12

I have to agree that it wouldn't sell here as well as it once did. There are far too many good used 75s/ZTs around, which in some cases cost less than 10% the cost of a brand new one.

However I do think the MG brand still holds a strong position in the psyche of the lay motorist. With the right marketing I do think a reasonable success could be made of the car in the UK, however what they offer would need to be a significantly narrower range than in China etc.

Realistically, I think the V8 grilled versions are the only ones which stand a chance of selling in the UK as they are significantly more striking and butch than the MK2 type grilled versions, creating a more impressionable aesthetic.

The emphasis would really need to be placed on the combination of sport performance and luxury as opposed to the previous system of one or the other, possibly with prices pitched at the bottom end of the rep-mobile spectrum to try to tempt sales and family buyers.

I do think as per the MG TFs we were allocated, the lure of the MG brand would be a large sales asset, though only if the most MG-ish versions were provided. It would never be a sales phenomenon, but it could certainly provide a route for MG back in to the UK market for future models.

All that said, the website from Belarus is brilliant. Cigar Shape? King of V6? I know certainly that should I ever become wealthy enough to afford a brand new car, I'll be making a trip to Belarus to bring one home.

Jules · 20th September 2010, 00:29

Based on what my customers are telling me, many would replace their ageing 75 ZT's with the MG7

Most prefer the ZT with the MK1 front (as do I)
So come on CHINA .......................let us have some please!

Woodgoat · 20th September 2010, 14:29

Living in Cape Town, South Africa, I probably see one Rover 75 a month and a ZT every four months or so. That is only three a year. If the MG6 ever gets introduced here, it will probably compete with the Mazda 6, Prelude, Sonata, etc. Looking at pics of it, I doubt it'll give BMW, Merc or Audi anything to worry about.
However, twelve years ago the 75 - ZT was undoubtedly a nicer car than the evenly priced BM and Merc of the day. The Audi was then and is probably still playing catch-up.
I agree that the ZT is an enthusiasts car. The 7 probably falls in that bracket (enthusiast) and probably won't sell, because of that. Not in Britain and certainly not here.

starbug2 · 20th September 2010, 18:21

it looks nice

Gate Keeper · 22nd September 2010, 13:31

A 5 year service warranty would certainly enhance sales if it reached here.

Teflon · 23rd September 2010, 07:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoverAlicante

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Some nice pics here;

http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=87

http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=86

Google translate works a treat converting russian into english btw!

Looks nice.

Interesting to see that they have adopted the MG brand for the Roewe 750, rather than bring the MG7 (Rover 75/ZT hybrid) accross.

Cliff

sratansi · 23rd September 2010, 10:41

it looks real nice! would i get one? if there was a diesel option i would seriously think about it..

barry · 26th September 2010, 01:32

I would prefer a Mk1 ZT front as well.
Love the new treatment to the rear upper boot area.
Lovely interior.

Never ceases to amaze how the Chinese could replicate the Rover/MG engineering and take it one step further.
All credit.

Barry

matthewsemple · 8th November 2010, 21:46

Looks like a BMW 7-Series from this angle - they've even called it 750!

The premium Rover grille, LWB layout, Mercedes-inspired interior and new rear make it almost unrecognisable from the 1998 Rover 75. Only the front wings and doors seem to remain.

I do think they need to sort out the MG badge in a Rover shaped recess on the steering wheel. Why not use a ZT wheel?

Shame it is not coming here. In 5-years time I would love to buy a 60-plate one for a few thousand. Perhaps that is the problem. New car buyers are a different breed and wouldn't want to buy it in significant numbers after all the negative press.

5th April 2010, 11:25	#11
RoverAlicante Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Madrid (and London!) Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	http://www.mgcars.by/page.php?id=5 Some nice pics here; http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=87 http://mgmotor.by/page.php?id=5&id2=85&id3=86 Google translate works a treat converting russian into english btw! Looks nice. Last edited by RoverAlicante; 5th April 2010 at 11:32..

20th September 2010, 00:29	#13
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Based on what my customers are telling me, many would replace their ageing 75 ZT's with the MG7 Most prefer the ZT with the MK1 front (as do I) So come on CHINA .......................let us have some please! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

20th September 2010, 18:21	#15
starbug2 This is my second home Silver Rover 75 Tourer Club SE CDTI + MGF 1.8 in BRG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EARL SHILTON Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 235 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts	it looks nice __________________ Membership No. 7576 now with 2020 MG ZS 1Lt TURBO engine with automatic 6 speed gearbox to help keep the 75 and MG F going as long as possible

23rd September 2010, 10:41	#18
sratansi Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pinner Posts: 546 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	it looks real nice! would i get one? if there was a diesel option i would seriously think about it.. __________________ Regards Sohail Ratansi Missing that Rover 75 feeling.. Rover 75 CDTI Auto Connie 55 plate - Gone now.. BMW 325 E92 written off Maybe one final flirt with a MG ZT

8th November 2010, 21:46	#20
matthewsemple Regular poster MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like a BMW 7-Series from this angle - they've even called it 750! The premium Rover grille, LWB layout, Mercedes-inspired interior and new rear make it almost unrecognisable from the 1998 Rover 75. Only the front wings and doors seem to remain. I do think they need to sort out the MG badge in a Rover shaped recess on the steering wheel. Why not use a ZT wheel? Shame it is not coming here. In 5-years time I would love to buy a 60-plate one for a few thousand. Perhaps that is the problem. New car buyers are a different breed and wouldn't want to buy it in significant numbers after all the negative press. __________________ Proud owner of an MG ZT 135+ in Starlight Silver with Option Pack [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

6th April 2010, 23:12	#12
south bank Avid contributor 2004 Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Pre-Facelift) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walsall Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I have to agree that it wouldn't sell here as well as it once did. There are far too many good used 75s/ZTs around, which in some cases cost less than 10% the cost of a brand new one. However I do think the MG brand still holds a strong position in the psyche of the lay motorist. With the right marketing I do think a reasonable success could be made of the car in the UK, however what they offer would need to be a significantly narrower range than in China etc. Realistically, I think the V8 grilled versions are the only ones which stand a chance of selling in the UK as they are significantly more striking and butch than the MK2 type grilled versions, creating a more impressionable aesthetic. The emphasis would really need to be placed on the combination of sport performance and luxury as opposed to the previous system of one or the other, possibly with prices pitched at the bottom end of the rep-mobile spectrum to try to tempt sales and family buyers. I do think as per the MG TFs we were allocated, the lure of the MG brand would be a large sales asset, though only if the most MG-ish versions were provided. It would never be a sales phenomenon, but it could certainly provide a route for MG back in to the UK market for future models. All that said, the website from Belarus is brilliant. Cigar Shape? King of V6? I know certainly that should I ever become wealthy enough to afford a brand new car, I'll be making a trip to Belarus to bring one home.

20th September 2010, 14:29	#14
Woodgoat Passed Away MG ZT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cape Town Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Living in Cape Town, South Africa, I probably see one Rover 75 a month and a ZT every four months or so. That is only three a year. If the MG6 ever gets introduced here, it will probably compete with the Mazda 6, Prelude, Sonata, etc. Looking at pics of it, I doubt it'll give BMW, Merc or Audi anything to worry about. However, twelve years ago the 75 - ZT was undoubtedly a nicer car than the evenly priced BM and Merc of the day. The Audi was then and is probably still playing catch-up. I agree that the ZT is an enthusiasts car. The 7 probably falls in that bracket (enthusiast) and probably won't sell, because of that. Not in Britain and certainly not here.

22nd September 2010, 13:31	#16
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,064 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	A 5 year service warranty would certainly enhance sales if it reached here.

26th September 2010, 01:32	#19
barry Regular poster mg zt 180 sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auckland Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I would prefer a Mk1 ZT front as well. Love the new treatment to the rear upper boot area. Lovely interior. Never ceases to amaze how the Chinese could replicate the Rover/MG engineering and take it one step further. All credit. Barry