This is the MG7, a fastback sedan with a coupe-like roofline that is currently being previewed at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). According to SAIC Motor Malaysia, the showcase of the MG7 highlights the brand’s expansion and commitment to bringing more options to our market, with other upcoming models being the MG3 Hybrid+ and ZS Hybrid+.
The first thing you need to know about the MG7 is that it is a Guinness World Record holder, specifically for achieving the greatest altitude change by a petrol-powered car at 5,978.17 metres. As part of the record attempt, an MG7 departed from Aiding Lake (-148.379 metres) on February 25, 2023 and stopped at the Laqiongla Mountains (5,829.788 m) on March 6, 2023.
The second thing you need to know about the MG7 is at 4,884 mm long, 1,889 mm wide, 1,447 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,778 mm, it is larger than the MG5 that was launched here back in October this year. For further context, the MG7’s footprint is comparable to D-segment sedans such as the latest Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 we get here, as well as the departed Honda Accord.
Power for the MG7 comes in the form of a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 261 PS (257 hp or 192 kW) and 405 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The sedan is also available with a 1.5 litre turbo four-pot with 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) and 300 Nm, which gets a seven-speed dual-clutch instead. Based on the ‘300 VGTI’ badge at the rear, this appears to be 1.5T variant – the 2.0T option has ‘405 VGTI’ instead (the numbers appear to correspond to the torque figure).
In terms of kit, the spec sheet lists 19-inch wheels, a variable sports exhaust system, panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a Bose sound system, a wireless charging pad, leather-trimmed bucket seats, a powered driver’s seat, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support as well as a 360-degree camera.
No shortage of advanced driver assistance features either, including front collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane change assist and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist. Passive safety systems are six airbags, ESP, ABS, EBD and traction control.
As for the styling, the MG7’s exterior does remind us of the pre-facelift Hyundai Elantra, albeit with the brand’s signature large grille, conspicuous exhaust outlets, frameless doors, a distinctive LED taillight signature and red brake calipers. Those prominent rear haunches and sleek roofline also add to the sedan’s sporty appeal.
Inside, the infotainment screen is framed together with a digital instrument cluster, joined by a sports steering wheel with a flat top and bottom. There are physical controls for the air-conditioning system (looks to be single-zone) with rear vents, while the engine start button and gear selector are arranged in a single file next to cupholders on the centre console.
The MG7 was launched in China at the end of March 2023 and is currently priced between 125,900 and 145,900 yuan (about RM77k and RM89k). It is also available in Vietnam (another left-hand drive market) where it ranges from VND738 million to 1.018 billion (RM129k to RM178k). Looking forward to this one coming our way?
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in terms of design, hyundai should hire this designer from MG than what they have designing the ugly looking prefacelift elantra.
Power not bad, but for the 405 model, they should use the DCT as well.
Things that Chinese car and Lexus need to improve is to increase the size of the centre cup holder. Currently it is too small. And the door cup holder on the door as well, it is too small.
This is a beauty.
MG7 kalau anak 170cm ke atas kena test cramp kepala tak belakang macam vios baru sebelum beli.