MG TF roadster set for revival  

标签： , 0 评论


Throughout its production life from 2002 to 2005, the iconic MG TF outsold the rest of its competition put together and represents an important model in the history of UK's automotive industry. The brand is now owned by SAIC and it has been a desire of the Chinese manufacturer to revive the fortunes of the legendary TF starting with production and sale of the TF LE5000 model in the UK.

Now British magazine Auto Express is reporting work is afoot on the next generation TF, with both a convertible version and a coupe version planned, with production to take place at the Long Bridge factory in the West Midlands.

The Roewe 550 Compact Hatch platform will provide the underpinnings for the new model, albeit modified for rear-wheel drive in conjunction with engineering firm Ricardo. Styling will be inspired by the MG XPowerSV Supercar, the front fascia will reportedly feature quad headlights and a deep-set four-piece radiator grille whilst the rear will feature a curvy design.

The new MG TF roadster will go on sale in 2010.

Source: auto express

All Content ......

Posted in , by daniel Gauthier

MG3 Crossover Debut at Guangzhou Motor Show  

标签： 0 评论


Return of the MG Streetwise

Back in July 2003 MG Rover launched its MG Streetwise (based on the Rover 25 / MG ZR) in order to compete in the then new SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles) market. It basicly meant that the on-road Rover 25 was raised in height and received bigger wheels to at least be able to go off-road.

At this years Guangzhou Motor Show in China, NAC MG has re-launched this SAV but rebadged as the MG3 Crossover. Back in 2003, MG Rover did not have big R&D budgets and made do with fairly little, NAC MG seems to have been happy to follow suit and just slapped on a new badge.

ChinaCarTimes says that it looks as good as ever, certainly it looks no worse but it has never been an eye-catcher either. The new NAC MG3 Crossover is based on an old car which already then used 7-year old technology, so it seems likely that the MG3 Crossover will die a quick but painless death relatively soon. The only thing it seems to really have going for itself is the price tag, the MG3 Crossover can be yours (in China) starting at 70,000 rmb or roughly 6,500 EURO upto 110,000 rmb or just over 10,000 EURO.


All Content ......

Posted in by Benz

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
/