Yesterday, MG introduced its lineup of internal combustion engine (ICE) models for Malaysia by announcing bookings and estimated prices for the MG 5 and MG HS. The company is owned by SAIC Motor (which is pronounced ‘syke’ rather than spelt out), the biggest of China’s Big Four state-owned car companies. Though the company was formally established in 1984 following a cooperative agreement with Volkswagen, its car manufacturing roots date back to 1955. Then called the Shanghai Internal Combustion

CY Foong

Aug 23, 2024

Acura is developing an electric sports car reminiscent of the NSX built on the company's 0 Series battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform and scheduled for a 2028 release, according to a report by Automotive News. Quoting Shinji Aoyama, Honda's global executive officer who spoke at the ongoing Montery Car Week, it is said that this "NSX-type vehicle" will utilise the lightweight and thin battery-electric platform introduced at CES 2024, where Honda revealed the 0 Series EVs. Aoyama explained tha

Sanjay

Aug 23, 2024

Besides the MG 5, SAIC Motor Malaysia has officially unveiled the 2024 MG HS at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya. Sitting in the hotly contested C-segment SUV category, the HS will be vying to attract buyers against the likes of the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. Two variants of the MG HS are available for booking with estimated prices below: MG HS Standard - Less than RM 130,000 MG HS Lux - Less than RM 150,000 Both Malaysian-spec variants are petrol-powered though our northern neighbour has ad

CY Foong

Aug 22, 2024

The MG Cyberster has been previewed in Malaysia for the first time, a surprise addition between the MG 5 and MG HS that are also making their local debut today. It is also slated to be launched here in by the "end of this year". Previously, MG Motors' management announced that production of right-hand drive (RHD) models will commence in Q3 2024. Specs and prices for Malaysia? A little bit too early to tell right now, though for Thailand, the model is powered by a 77 kWh ‘Rubik Cube’ high voltage

Sanjay

Aug 22, 2024

SAIC Motor Malaysia, the sole distributor of MG vehicles in the country has unveiled the 2024 MG 5 at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya alongside the MG HS. The MG 5 has been on sale in our ASEAN neighbours since 2021 but the most interesting proposition would be the price. MG Malaysia announced that bookings for the MG 5 are now open with one variant (CBU Thailand) offered and an estimated price of below RM 100,000. In most of our neighbours, the C-segment sedan is priced closer to a B-segment car which

CY Foong

Aug 22, 2024