Facelift MG6 - Page 2

Duotone · 13th December 2014, 20:14

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

So which bit have they changed exactly?

Any news on an engine that was designed within the last 25 years?

I don't know about a new petrol engine but I was talking to one or two exhibitors at the NEC who after test drives were singing the praises of the new diesel engine fitted to the MG6.

Pity they are not bringing an auto version into Britain especially as almost all the left hand drive MG6's for the Chinese market are autos.

Dave T

MattyC · 13th December 2014, 23:13

I quite like it, has grown on me since I saw the original design patent application; looking at the new MG3 Sport, it seems the front end will follow a common design trend. Don't forget it's a facelift, not a complete new model - the interior has better plastics and other materials, and they've ironed out some ergonomic (and software) lapses from the original models, but do bare in mind some of the changes present are actually already in the 2014MY Chinese MG6, the UK version hasn't received any changes at all since the 2012MY cars (and even then they we're very light), so should hopefully be substantial enough to warrant the change over here at least.

As for the engine, 1.4 VVT Turbo (I suspect it's the SAIC/GM SGE unit) or something along them lines, 160'ish BHP but better economy than the 1.8 K. No K-series engined cars now

Later on, a 2.0 Turbo will be available (currently under development in Brummy land as I understand).

As to release date in the UK... Let them sell the remaining stock of 2012 cars before we get to that

Here's some shots of a pre-production model from China... ignore the 17's, the Chinese love small wheels!!

Pistonbroke666 · 15th December 2014, 10:07

Quite a nice facelift - really keen to see whether there will be another Magnette edition and how it might incorporate the new design.

P.S., these cars are crying out for a duplex as standard!

basil · 15th December 2014, 15:56

Why NO AUTO's,when they make them in china?:

rich17865 · 15th December 2014, 18:57

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Originally Posted by basil

Why NO AUTO's,when they make them in china?:

They probably don't meet emissions regulations over here.

LeRich · 20th December 2014, 13:39

The car is definitely fresher and more up-to-date but some of the details are over-fussy and don't necessarily improve the car. The update beneath the skin will be far more interesting.

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MattyC Gets stuck in MG6 1.8 Turbo TSE in Burnt Orange Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wirral Posts: 818 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	I quite like it, has grown on me since I saw the original design patent application; looking at the new MG3 Sport, it seems the front end will follow a common design trend. Don't forget it's a facelift, not a complete new model - the interior has better plastics and other materials, and they've ironed out some ergonomic (and software) lapses from the original models, but do bare in mind some of the changes present are actually already in the 2014MY Chinese MG6, the UK version hasn't received any changes at all since the 2012MY cars (and even then they we're very light), so should hopefully be substantial enough to warrant the change over here at least. As for the engine, 1.4 VVT Turbo (I suspect it's the SAIC/GM SGE unit) or something along them lines, 160'ish BHP but better economy than the 1.8 K. No K-series engined cars now Later on, a 2.0 Turbo will be available (currently under development in Brummy land as I understand). As to release date in the UK... Let them sell the remaining stock of 2012 cars before we get to that Here's some shots of a pre-production model from China... ignore the 17's, the Chinese love small wheels!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2005 Rover 75 CDTi Classic in Starlight Silver Mods: 17" meteor wheels \| Steve916's Auto boot lifters \| Leather electric memory seats \| Dynavin Android DD Headunit \| MG7 grille (was a V8 grille, long story!) \| SEAT Leon Cupra splitter (colour coded) \| ZT sideskirts \| BigRuss/marinabrian 160 remap \| Roverron Synergy 2A \| Arctics Modified Handbrake Compensator Thanks to those who've helped, providing advice and info, supplying/manufacturing parts, even fitting things for me! Last edited by MattyC; 13th December 2014 at 23:16..

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basil Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: stotfold Posts: 121 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Automatic MG3 & 6 & TF Why NO AUTO's,when they make them in china?:

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Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	Quite a nice facelift - really keen to see whether there will be another Magnette edition and how it might incorporate the new design. P.S., these cars are crying out for a duplex as standard!

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LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	The car is definitely fresher and more up-to-date but some of the details are over-fussy and don't necessarily improve the car. The update beneath the skin will be far more interesting.