new mg supermini concept - Page 2

derekosb · 23rd April 2010, 16:42

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Originally Posted by FredSpencer

I think it's a monstrosity! But I am nearly 58 and 11/12ths so I doubt they're bothered what I think.

No, you are not exactly their declared target market Fred. In all honesty they probably don't want you to like it as then it could not possibly be "cool" to the target market could it!

Derek

FredSpencer · 23rd April 2010, 16:51

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Originally Posted by derekosb

No, you are not exactly their declared target market Fred. In all honesty they probably don't want you to like it as then it could not possibly be "cool" to the target market could it!

Derek

I'd rather be hot than cool any day.

The only trouble is tepid is probably more accurate.

simdel1 · 23rd April 2010, 18:39

That is a nice hatchback...but it does look just like any other hatchback. Nothing about it says that it's an MG. I am in the target market for this car, and i'probably would go for it if i was after that sort of thing. I'd be buying it ebcuase it looks alright, not because it's an MG. The passion has gone...

having said that, this isn't the first time the MG badge has been put on something that's not exactly "MG". i'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the new begining for MG

-Joe · 23rd April 2010, 21:13

I think that the mg2 looks fantastic. Very modern but unique as well. It has an interesting front quarter view.

It is however a small car and small cars are for townies! so I wouldn't want to have the borrow of a free one.

I would like a new MG6, (in a nice colour); if they were given away, free of charge, to Rover 75 owners as a loyalty bonus, to increase MG UK brand awareness.

payner75t · 23rd April 2010, 21:22

i noticed the target market was 18-25 ,iam over 40 and really like it.
having owned a zr supermini's are not just for townies ,i did over 1000 miles in three days and was quite comfortable.
a modern supermini is quite capable of doing what a 75 or zt can do,
i for one would be quite happy to run one as an only car if need be.

italianstallion · 23rd April 2010, 22:19

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Originally Posted by derekosb

Beijing Motor Show starts today so more pictures available.

Article here: http://www.chinacartimes.com/2010/04...to-be-awesome/

Derek

Looks very much like a Civic Type R, I like it.

willsp2007 · 24th April 2010, 22:31

wonder what engine variants will be in it doubt theyll be a v6

StevenWilliams · 25th April 2010, 08:17

I love the rear lights..

Robson Rover Repair · 25th April 2010, 22:00

IMO exactly the kind of thing MG China needs to produce to capture the young european market.

Could be the next Saxo! Love the front grill badge.

I do like what MG China are doing with the cars, but obviously traditionalists will be in arms, but then again, wee British didnt manage to keep the brand afloat, so lets see if this does the job.

M25 WAR · 26th April 2010, 20:47

What does the zero signify?
Looking at the pics I'm thinking zero boot space!

23rd April 2010, 18:39	#13
simdel1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi, Porsche 944 Lux, MGF Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Stamford Posts: 1,088 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	That is a nice hatchback...but it does look just like any other hatchback. Nothing about it says that it's an MG. I am in the target market for this car, and i'probably would go for it if i was after that sort of thing. I'd be buying it ebcuase it looks alright, not because it's an MG. The passion has gone... having said that, this isn't the first time the MG badge has been put on something that's not exactly "MG". i'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the new begining for MG __________________ Simon The Simdel1 Fleet: http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/447/sigmgf.png

23rd April 2010, 21:13	#14
-Joe Avid contributor Rover 75 Classic SE 1.8T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: wink Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	MG 2 thing I think that the mg2 looks fantastic. Very modern but unique as well. It has an interesting front quarter view. It is however a small car and small cars are for townies! so I wouldn't want to have the borrow of a free one. I would like a new MG6, (in a nice colour); if they were given away, free of charge, to Rover 75 owners as a loyalty bonus, to increase MG UK brand awareness.

25th April 2010, 08:17	#18
StevenWilliams This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 British Racing Green. 81,000 miles and counting Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Crawley, West Sussex Posts: 6,183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I love the rear lights.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rover 75 2.5 2000 Club SE. British Racing Green. MEMBER NUMBER: MMMDCCXXVI Looking for: 7 seater

25th April 2010, 22:00	#19
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	IMO exactly the kind of thing MG China needs to produce to capture the young european market. Could be the next Saxo! Love the front grill badge. I do like what MG China are doing with the cars, but obviously traditionalists will be in arms, but then again, wee British didnt manage to keep the brand afloat, so lets see if this does the job. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

23rd April 2010, 21:22	#15
payner75t Gets stuck in Saab 900 convertible,Ford Mondeo zetec tdci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Braintree Posts: 808 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	i noticed the target market was 18-25 ,iam over 40 and really like it. having owned a zr supermini's are not just for townies ,i did over 1000 miles in three days and was quite comfortable. a modern supermini is quite capable of doing what a 75 or zt can do, i for one would be quite happy to run one as an only car if need be.

24th April 2010, 22:31	#17
willsp2007 Loves to post mg zt 190+ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: scarborough north yorks Posts: 250 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wonder what engine variants will be in it doubt theyll be a v6

26th April 2010, 20:47	#20
M25 WAR Avid contributor MG ZT+ 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Herts Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What does the zero signify? Looking at the pics I'm thinking zero boot space!