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Auto Express
23-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
MG IM5 gets mega range, but there's a catch
Our first experience of the new MG IM5 has left us rather impressed. The numbers are class-leading, with range and charging figures to embarrass the likes of Tesla and Hyundai. It's a slight pity the IM5 can't quite replicate the magic of the MG4's driving dynamics, although the performance is pretty serious in the 100kWh versions. Refinement is a positive too. Advertisement - Article continues below MG's recent rise has been well documented and the Chinese-owned British firm has become a significant player in the electric-car market. In the past six years MG has been the second biggest-selling EV maker here in the UK for private retail customers, with only Tesla ahead – impressive stuff considering that MG is also selling petrol and hybrid cars. Even MG concedes that its rapid growth rate was always going to slow down, although it still has a target of five per cent market share to achieve; the brand is currently at four per cent so far in 2025. To help the firm expand, it's looked to its home market of China and in particular fellow SAIC-owned brand, IM Motors. Standing for 'Intelligence in Motion', IM Motors was only founded in 2020 and since then has launched the LS7 and LS6 in China. We saw them at the Geneva Motor Show in 2024 and those two cars have now morphed into the IM6 SUV and this, the new IM5 saloon. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below View Compass View Bayon View Range Rover Sitting above MG's regular model line-up – the MGS5 EV and MG4 – the more premium IM5 is pitched as a rival to the Hyundai Ioniq 6, BMW i4, Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3. And the latter's styling drew plenty of comparisons when the IM5 was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer. Advertisement - Article continues below Pricing for the IM5 backs up those premium aspirations with the Standard Range model costing £39,450, the Long Range (which we're testing here) coming in at £44,995 and the Performance range-topper priced at £48,495. The trim structure is fairly self explanatory. The IM5 Standard Range comes with a 75kWh battery and a 291bhp rear-mounted electric motor for a maximum range of 304 miles. The Long Range gets the larger 100kWh battery and a more powerful 402bhp motor on the rear axle with an outstanding range of 441 miles - five miles more than a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. The Performance variant gets the same 100kWh battery and a dual-motor system that bumps power to a frankly insane 741bhp, while losing some range in the process, to a 357-mile maximum. Can't wait for the new MG IM5 to hit UK showrooms? Configure your perfect MG4 through our Find a Car service now. Alternatively, check out our top prices on used MG4 models... While the IM5's dimensions are actually closer to a BMW i5's than those aforementioned rivals', it's incredibly efficient. Having a huge 100kWh battery helps massively towards the IM5's overall range, but the car's drag coefficient is only 0.226Cd and it sits on an EV-dedicated platform. We weren't quite able to mirror the claimed 4.5 miles per kWh on the more sedate part of our driving route, but we did manage 4.1 miles per kWh - which translates to a still fantastic 410-mile range. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The platform that underpins the IM5 is the same as the MG IM6's, and the IM5 Standard Range with its 75kWh lithium iron phosphate battery has a 400V architecture; a maximum recharge rate of 152kW will see a 10 to 80 per cent top-up take 26 minutes. Despite the battery's bigger capacity, models with the 100kWh NMC (nickel, magnesium cobalt) pack get an 800V base, which allows the same recharge to take just 17 minutes with a maximum 396kW charging speed. Unlike the IM6, which gets adaptive air suspension in its range-topping Launch Edition trim, the IM5 saloon is fitted with passive springs and dampers whatever specification you choose - although we were told the suspension is tweaked in line with the changes in weight and power between the single-motor, rear-wheel-drive models and the dual-motor variant. Beyond this, the IM5 and IM6 were subject to further chassis development at Longbridge in the West Midlands to make them more suited to the driving styles of UK customers than the Chinese market. To get the full picture, we tried both the single-motor and dual-motor IM5. Starting with the single-motor IM5 Long Range, the first thing we noticed after testing the IM6 was the ride. It felt no worse than the IM6's air suspension, possibly a side effect of the IM5 weighing around 200kg less than the SUV and sitting on smaller 20-inch wheels (though the IM5 dual-motor gets 21-inch rims). The IM5 can sometimes thump into big potholes, although at high speeds the damping felt very well set up, erring just on the right side of comfortable without being too floaty. Low-speed comfort is decent too, with speed bumps smothered successfully. Even when we jumped into the dual-motor car with its larger wheels, we couldn't sense much of a change in the ride quality. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The IM5 is a quick car in any trim and most buyers will be perfectly happy with the performance in the single-motor version. The 75kWh-battery model's sub-seven-second 0-62mph time is nothing to be sniffed at, although our car's 402bhp motor enabled some properly quick progress, with enough power to sometimes break traction at the rear even with the electronic stability control turned on. There's a little bit of squatting as the single-motor version puts its power down, however it feels pretty natural in the IM5, with a steady build-up of torque rather than an immediate lump. If you're heavy with your right foot, the dual-motor model can be much more frantic, as you might expect, but overall, traction is far better than in the rear-wheel-drive model. While we were mesmerised by the MG4's surprisingly good driving dynamics when it was launched, the IM5's rivals include the Tesla Model 3 and entry-level BMW i4 eDrive35, so a certain level of engagement is expected. The IM5 drives better than the IM6 for starters thanks weighing less and having a lower centre of gravity, although it's not the electric sports car you might hope it would be - especially with up to 741bhp on tap. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below You sit lower in the IM5 than in the IM6, but the driving position is very good. Visibility to the front is excellent, too, but the view to the rear is a joke, thanks to a tiny window and miniature rear-view mirror. For everyday use, the steering is perfectly acceptable, and the shape and size of the steering wheel are spot on. But what immediately makes you realise this is no sports car is the steering feel. We're told it has been specially calibrated by MG's UK development team, but that just makes us wonder how vague and light it must be in the Chinese cars. Push hard and you'll struggle to enjoy guiding the car through bends, which is a shame because there's precious little body roll, and the double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear combine to make the car extremely keen to change direction. MG has also taken measures to give the IM5 the refinement you'd expect of an executive saloon. Open the front doors and you'll spot sound-deadening material wedged into the front wing, for example. There's also double-layer soundproof glass and a double-glazed panoramic sunroof to cut wind and road noise at speed, which the IM5 does effectively. Like the polished suspension set-up, the seats are geared more towards comfort than sporty driving. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below The selection of driving modes includes Comfort, Eco and Sport settings with an additional Custom mode to tweak things such as the steering weight and throttle response – but we'd recommend keeping the steering in Sport, because it's far too delicate in other modes. You can also adjust the brake regeneration, but the IM5 doesn't offer a one-pedal mode, although MG says it may consider adding it later on. The IM5's interior is pretty much the same as the IM6's. As in the SUV, there's a choice of a white or grey colour palette with a faux-leather upholstery for both. We were quite shocked to open the IM5's door for the first time and be greeted with bespoke crushed velvet floor mats, but we're told they're here to stay. With the same dashboard as the IM6, the IM5 comes with a 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre console, which is tilted too far backwards - this isn't an issue in the SUV where you sit a little more upright. The infotainment system's screen (like the 26.3-inch dashtop-mounted screen) is impressive, with quick response and loading times. The design of the menus is also simple to understand and the customisable features for lighting and displays are decent too. But we're less impressed by the integration of climate controls into the screen, because they're not readily available. The interior space doesn't feel too dissimilar to the SUV's, with plenty of headroom all round. Kneeroom for rear-seat passengers is good too, although there's less room under the front seats for feet than in the IM6. Back-seat passengers don't get too much in the way of features - there's a USB-C port on the back of the centre console, a flip-down central armrest with cup-holders, and a pouch on the back of the front seats, but that's about it. MG has given the IM5 a 'frunk', but its capacity is only 18 litres, so it's good for charging cables and little else. The 457-litre boot has a fairly narrow opening but is pretty deep and comes with a flat floor. Model: MG IM5 Long Range Price: £44,995 On sale: Now Powertrain: 100kWh battery, 1x e-motor Power/torque: 402bhp/500Nm Transmission: Single-speed auto, rear-wheel drive 0-62mph: 4.9 seconds Top speed: 136mph Range: 441 miles Max charging: 396kW (10-80% in 17 mins) Dimensions (L/W/H): 4,931/1,960/1,474mm Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email
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:
Auto Express
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
This new EV has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range
MG has revealed its rival for the Tesla Model 3, an all-new model called the IM5. Showcased for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the IM5 is a sleek all-electric saloon car which joins the new IM6 SUV as 'the most innovative cars to be offered by MG', according to the company. Advertisement - Article continues below Making the IM5 and the IM6 stand out from the likes of the MG4 and MGS5 EV, is the naming strategy. The 'IM' part of the name comes from IM Motors, which is a premium electric car brand owned by MG's Chinese parent company, SAIC Motor. Initially the IM brand was going to launch by itself here in the UK, but now its cars will be pitched as higher-end MG models. The IM5 will already be familiar to Australians, because it's been on sale in their country since the start of the summer under the far less catchy banner of 'IM Presented by MG Motor'. Just as in other markets, the IM5 and IM6 for the UK share very similar design language: a low front end to promote aerodynamic efficiency, smooth surfacing along the body, and a thin rear lightbar at the back. There will be three variants of the IM5: Standard, Long Range and Performance. The IM5 Standard comes in at £39,450, undercutting the cheapest Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive by £540; the Long Range is priced from £44,995 and the range-topping Performance model comes in at £48,495. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Powering the IM5 Standard is a 75kWh battery, which in other markets is good for 407 miles of range. As you'd expect, the Long Range has the greatest range of the line-up, with a larger 100kWh battery good for a claimed 442 miles - six miles more than you get in a Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. The Performance is less efficient, despite having a 100kWh battery, because while the others come with a single e-motor powering the rear wheels, this version comes with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive layout. Sitting on an 800V architecture, the IM5 can recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 17 minutes, thanks to a maximum recharge rate of 392kW. Advertisement - Article continues below In other markets, the 100kWh single-motor IM5 comes with 402bhp and 500Nm of torque for a 4.6-second 0-62mph time. The dual-motor Performance combines a 498bhp rear motor with a 268bhp motor on the front axle for a combined 767bhp and an astonishing 3.2-second 0-62mph sprint time. There's also rear-wheel steer to reduce the IM5's turning circle to 9.9 metres. MG has apparently worked hard on making sure the IM5 delivers an engaging drive too. David Allison, Head of Product and Planning for MG, said: 'Exhilarating performance and dynamic handling, which MG will always have a passion for, comes with a digital chassis and truly potent acceleration.' We hope MG has learned something from the MG4 XPower because while the single-motor MG4 is a surprisingly rewarding EV from behind the wheel, we found the dual-motor XPower hot hatch version to be a little disappointing in comparison. Inside the IM5 you'll find a minimalist interior dominated by screens. There's a 10.5-inch touchscreen located on the centre console and a huge 26.3-inch infotainment display on top of the dash. Every IM5 comes with a panoramic roof and a 20-speaker sound system supported by double-glazed windows all around. We expect the IM5 saloon to go on sale in the UK before the end of the year, as a rival for not just the Tesla Model 3, but also the Kia EV4 and BYD Seal. Now you can buy a car through our network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals… Find a car with the experts Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports While not officially Fords, the MST Mk1 and Mk2 Sports should drive as sharply as they look Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month! Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month! A three-time Auto Express Family Car of the Year winner, paired with Golf GTI power, is our Deal of the Day for 6 July Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a sharp supermini for less than £180 a month It may be getting on a bit, but thanks to distinctive styling you really wouldn't know it – Peugeot's 208 is our Deal of the Day for 7 July
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
MG's Tesla Model Y Rival To Make Debut On July 10- But There's A Catch
MG is planning to mark its presence at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the unveiling of a new electric SUV. Expected to be a Tesla Model Y rival, the upcoming model will also compete against models like the Skoda Enyaq in the UK. Until now, the brand has released a single teaser image, keeping most of the design details under the veil. Based on the silhouette, the vehicle seems to have similarities with the IM6. This is a vehicle of the brand on sale in Australia and Thailand. In other markets, it is sold as the IM Motors LS6. IM Motors is a premium electric car brand under the umbrella of MG's parent company, SAIC Motor. With the debut of the IM6, this will be the brand's first car in the UK, but with an MG badge. Diving into the details, the IM6 comes in three versions: Premium, Platinum, and Performance. The entry-level models come equipped with a 75 kWh battery and a 291 bhp electric motor located at the rear, providing a range of 450 km, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.8 seconds, and supporting a maximum charging speed of 153 kW. The other two versions offer a larger 100 kWh battery, enabling up to 555 km on a single charge, and transition from a 400V to an 800V electrical system, similar to those found in the XPeng or Hyundai Ioniq 5. This upgrade allows for rapid charging at 396 kW, quicker than any Porsche Taycan. This means you can recharge from 30 to 80 percent in just 15 minutes, provided you can locate a sufficiently fast charger. Additionally, the Performance variant boasts a dual-motor system producing 767 hp, allowing it to reach 0-6100 kmph in 3.4 seconds, which is on par with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
