MG XS compact SUV unveiled – many designs in one

MG XS compact SUV unveiled – many designs in one

MG has revealed a new compact SUV and with the new MG XS, we have a chance to play the familiar game of “Spot The Influence”. Everyone gets a default point for naming the Mazda CX-5/CX-3, so the challenge is to find cues from other SUVs in this mishmash of a design.

The Chinese carmaker says that the MG XS, unveiled at the London Motor Show, features the latest in driver technology, in-car infotainment and next-generation vehicle design. It also offers a glimpse of the future for “MG’s iconic model range”.

The XS, which is called ZS in China, is a Nissan Juke rival and smaller sibling of the MG GS. Two engines and two transmissions (AT and MT) will be on offer when it hits UK dealerships later this year.

MG XS compact SUV unveiled – many designs in one

“The MG XS will be a real game-changer in the compact SUV marketplace. The meaning behind the name is simple – S stands for SUV, X means extra. Featuring state-of-the-art driver technology and innovative design, the new model builds on our growing reputation for capability, performance and quality, positioned at a highly-affordable price – the customer gets extra, for less!” said Matthew Cheyne, head of sales and marketing at MG UK.

UK buyers can pre-book test drives, but full specs, trim details and pricing will be announced later in the year. At least the GS, which is on sale in Thailand, had a fairly original design.

GALLERY: MG GS

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Why looks like Mazda? Oh wait… China…

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  • Mazda to the front, Tucson to the side, ioniq to the rear.

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    • Venturi on May 05, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      …and a bit of the (old) Tiguan and BMW sedans around the lights and grills

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    • RavenAii (Member) on May 12, 2017 at 1:40 am

      Don’t forget the Kia Carnival grille.

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  • centurion on May 05, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    is it a xiaomi, smartphone boleh la

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 05, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    lol…no wonder they cannot get malaysia railway project

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  • Chyan on May 05, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    They really screwed up the English brand with this. But then what’s good is that the brand keeps on living, in China and other countries at least.

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  • Middle Age Driver (Member) on May 06, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Front looks like the new Peugeot 3008

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  • bansoon168 on May 06, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    Proton cars has fairly good road holding compare with those cheaper cars but build quality always a sore point and don’t think it’s going to change in future.

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