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Top Gear
a day ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
MG Motor UK IM5 Driving, Engines & Performance
Driving What is it like to drive? That's the wrong question. What you should be asking first is 'Is it comfortable?' Because it isn't, and it dominates your entire experience of the car. The MG IM5 runs double wishbone suspension up front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Tuned well, this ought to be capable of a supple ride, even if it does have to fight with all 2.3 tonnes of the Performance version tested here. Advertisement - Page continues below The reality is… very different. From crawling through town to wafting down A roads and cruising along the motorway, there's a constant shimmy and shake; sometimes at the back, sometimes at the rear, mostly both. The front and rear often feel like they're doing different things, and there's no dialling it out with the driving modes because none of them alter the suspension in any way. When you hit a rut or pothole it thunks loudly, and in corners you can feel it scrabbling against Newton's third law. Don't get us wrong, the IM5 doesn't wallow or pitch very much at all, and although the ride's rather firm that's not really the problem: it just comes across as unsophisticated and under-developed. However much testing it went through in China, MG had too big a rescue job on its hands to make it UK ready. There's no sugar-coating it: it's extremely poor. The IM5 is easily MG's worst ambassador now – and weirdly, the more ungainly IM6 SUV rides slightly better. Even in its most basic form without air suspension. Which the IM5 doesn't get at all. Don't be surprised if MG U-turns on that decision ASAP. Get it all out of your system. What else do I need to know? The dynamics are insipid. You get no feedback from the tyres and no information at all through the steering wheel – we're keen to know if the rear-wheel drive versions feel pointier and more, well, alive. Advertisement - Page continues below You can sling the IM5 about a bit on a fast road and it does at least feel balanced (the majority of the torque tends to go to the back, going by the digi-readout), but it doesn't take much for understeer to kick in and you'll frequently lose your way because of the synthetic steering. So eventually you'll just not bother. The throttle and brake pedals are noticeably elastic, but that's fine for a car like this. Modulation from both is nice and relaxed, so making progress in town is just as easy as it is on the motorway. All of that means you've little trust in the ungodly acceleration. Plant the accelerator and an initial surge pins you back in your seat before a tidal wave of torque – 592lb ft in the Performance – really hits home. It's like Oleksandr Usyk has been personally invited to give your belly his best shot. Brace! Brace! There's rear-wheel steering, and you'll be very thankful for it in tight turns. You get three levels of regen – adjustable via the screen only – and the strongest one is still very light, so no one-pedalling. Driving modes include Super Eco, Eco, Comfort, and Sport, plus a Custom setting so you can fine-tune the steering effort and pedal response. The range looks impressive on paper. Is it? This dual-motored, all-wheel drive Performance promises 357 miles of range, and on a rainy July day on a mix of roads we coaxed a solid 3.0 mi/kWh from it – aka, about 290 miles from its 100kWh battery (96.5kWh usable). With a drag coefficient of 0.226 we were expecting better. The middle-order Long Range has the same battery and with one less motor is rated for 441 miles – we suspect that will be the big seller, and rightly so. Even if it does make do with… 402bhp and 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds. Yeah, you'll cope. The Standard Range gets a 75kWh (73.5kWh usable) battery, with less sophisticated LFP chemistry (the others get NCM cells that allow for 396kW charging) that peaks at a mere 153kW. That one's still capable of 304 miles, and with 291bhp acceleration is far more sensible. Highlights from the range the cheapest 553kW Performance 100kWh 5dr Auto 0-62 CO2 BHP MPG Price £N/A
7NEWS
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
MG's IM Motors luxury brand reveals large range-extender electric SUV
MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by 'an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network'.
The Advertiser
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
MG's IM Motors luxury brand reveals large range-extender electric SUV
MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by "an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network". MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by "an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network". MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by "an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network". MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from: MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by "an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network". MORE: Everything MG Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
MG's IM Motors luxury brand reveals large range-extender electric SUV
MG's new IM Motors luxury auto brand has revealed the LS9 in China, a large electrified SUV that could be sold alongside the upcoming mid-size IM5 electric sedan and IM6 electric SUV in Australia. MG Motor Australia officially launched the IM brand in April locally, where the joint venture between its SAIC parent company and Alibaba will be formally known as 'IM presented by MG Motor', before it opened the order books for the IM5 and IM6 in June ahead of first customer deliveries in September. But unlike those mid-size electric vehicles (EVs), the LS9 large SUV is powered by an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain incorporating a 114kW 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that acts only as a generator to power front and rear electric motors, which deliver 160kW and 230kW respectively for a total output of over 500kW. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Energy produced by the engine is reportedly stored by a CATL Freevoy battery that provides up to 450km of driving range. Top speed is 220km/h and the LS9 is equipped with IM Motors' third-generation X-by-Wire technology supporting rear-wheel steering and four-wheel torque vectoring. According to Chinese transport ministry data, the six-seat version of the IM LS9 measures 5279mm long, making it up to 300mm longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, as well as 2000mm wide and 1806mm high, on a 3160mm wheelbase. Kerb weight is listed at 2695kg and a 'half steering wheel' will be one of a range of options for the full-size electrified SUV, which will be IM's first non-EV. Due on sale in China in the fourth quarter of this year, the LS9 has a side profile akin to the Ranger Rover and a range of Rolls-Royce style wheel options between 20- and 22-inch, plus a closed-in grille, full-width front light bar, prominent chromed lower window surrounds, concealed door handles and a panoramic sunroof. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV. No pricing has yet been announced, but the LS9 will be much more expensive than the mid-size IM5 and IM6, which will take on the top-selling Tesla Model 3 and Y with drive-away pricing starting at $60,990 for the entry-level Premium 75kWh rear-wheel drive variants, rising to $69,990 for the Platinum 100kWh RWDs, and $80,990 for the 100kWh all-wheel drive Performance flagships. The IM5 and IM6 will not be backed by the MG brand's 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty, but by 'an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive warranty when serviced within the IM dealer network'. MORE: Everything MG
Canberra Times
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
MG's IM Motors luxury brand reveals large range-extender electric SUV
The LS9 is likely to be rebadged as the IM9 if it's sold in Australia, given the IM5 is known as the L6 and the IM6 is called the LS6 in China, where the IM brand was launched in 2020 and IM also sells the L7 large electric sedan and the LS7 large electric SUV.
