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Old 10th June 2014, 12:14   #1
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Default New MG Concept Cars - CS and Icon

Hello all, I was just perusing the new MG website, and found a couple of interesting cars!
I'm not a fan of the 'soft roader' 4x4 look, but it's interesting none the less.
Behold, the MG CS - http://mg.co.uk/vehicles/concept-cars/mg-cs/

Another SUV they've released as a concept is the Icon - see here: http://mg.co.uk/vehicles/mg-icon-concept/

What do you guys think? As much as I'm all for the new MGs, I'll stick to wanting a '6 at some point in the future I think.
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Old 10th June 2014, 12:28   #2
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i really quite like the CS, and if all the other 'crossovers' on the road today are anything to go by, i think it will sell quite well.

As for the icon, i'm very much on the fence. I love the MGB inspiration, but I think it will only really appeal to those as a homage to the MGB.
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I think the front of the Icon looks a lot like the new Mini! If I'm honest, I'm not a huge fan of either car. AFAIK MG were never known for people carriers or SUVs.
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I think the CS looks the nuts.
It is perfect for todays market so I really hope they get it out soon.

Couple of facts I gleamed from MG at the Thruxton BTCC -

MG CS:
- 2WD and 4WD variant
- MG only (no Roewe version)
- It is not going to be a rebadged Ssangyong.
- Full size clay 3D printer model is currently in the MG design studio at Longbridge and it is very much like the concept apparently.
- Currently, it is not expected to land until 2017 in the UK.
- it's going to be a major focus of the brand and priced below the 6.
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The CS . . . . I think he must have had a photo of the Range Rover Evoque on his desk.

Icon . . . . no, no, no! That's in the same ugly league as the Nissan Juke! The front looks ok but it all goes to buggry from the doors back.
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I think the front of the Icon looks a lot like the new Mini! If I'm honest, I'm not a huge fan of either car. AFAIK MG were never known for people carriers or SUVs.

Nor were Bentley but they have an SUV in the pipeline !!
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Nor were Bentley but they have an SUV in the pipeline !!
Another dreadful idea (in my opinion of course)...
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There's a Jag 4x4 on the way too...
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Another dreadful idea (in my opinion of course)...
To quote the old adage, Just because you can does not mean you should
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To quote the old adage, Just because you can does not mean you should
I think this sums that adage up well!

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