- Flexible turbocharged petrol engine
- Out-dated five-speed manual transmission
- Cabin lacks sound insulation
- Awkward driving position
- Cheap interior plastics and low standard of fit
- Underwhelming Euro NCAP crash testing result
- Illiquid second-hand market
Overview
Released in April 2013, the MG MG6 was as a small liftback or sedan (the GT and Magnette, respectively). Manufactured in Nanjing, China, the front-wheel drive MG6 was powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
The MG6 was 4651 mm long, 1827 mm wide (not including mirrors), 1472 mm tall and has a 2705 mm long wheelbase. For the GT, cargo capacity was 472 litres, though this increased to 1268 litres when the rear seats were folded down. Furthermore, the MG6 had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, Z-shaped multi-link rear suspension.
| Variant | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, Comfort, Luxury |
1.8-litre turbo petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 118 kW at 5500 rpm | 215 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the MG6 included dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Euro NCAP testing
In Euro NCAP testing , the MG6 GT received a four star safety rating which included a 73 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 71 per cent child occupant protection rating. In the offset crash test, protection for the driver’s head and chest were rated as adequate, while leg protection was marginal; during testing, there was insufficient pressure in the airbag to prevent the driver’s head from making contact with the steering wheel. In the side impact test, chest protection for the driver was also rated as marginal.
Features
Standard features for the MG6 included 17-alloy wheels (with a 16-inch space-saver spare), an eight speaker sound system with MP3-compatibility and an auxiliary input (3.5 mm), air conditioning, a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, front fog lights, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, two 12 volt power outlets and an immobiliser.
Comfort variants were further equipped with a USB audio input, cruise control, rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt/slide glass sunroof and tyre pressure monitoring.
Finally, the range-topping Luxury variants featured Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, leather upholstery, a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a four-way power adjustable front passenger seat, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a reversing camera and an electrochromatic rear view mirror.
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