MG GS (2016 – 2019) Review
MG GS (2016 – 2019) At A Glance
SUV from MG, chain cam engine, well equipped at an affordable price.
Still question marks over MG quality. MGs no longer assembled in UK.
The GS is MG's first crossover and the Nissan Qashqai-sized car will be joined by a second more compact crossover. Both launched in the UK in 2016.
The MG GS is already on sale in China but was designed and engineered by the SMTC UK Technical Centre at Longbridge.
In its home market, the GS is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 220PS.
UK market MG GS models initially come with a 166PS/250Nm 1.5 litre petrol engine, no diesel at first.
Priced from £14,995 rising to £20,995 which puts it in Suzuki Vitara territory. DCT auto available.
Best seen as an alternative to the Ssangyong Tivoli and maybe the Dacia Duster, both of which have been available with diesel engines from launch. Starting prices considerably lower than Nissan Qashqai and Renault Kadjar.
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MG GS (2016 – 2019) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4500 mm |
| Width | 2081 mm |
| Height | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1385–1467 kg |
| Boot Space | - |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 15000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £15,095–£21,095 |
| Insurance Groups | 16–17 |
| Road Tax Bands | E–F |
| Official MPG | 45.5–46.3 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
| SUV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.5 Tgi Excite 5dr | £17,595 | 46.3 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 1.5 Tgi Exclusive 5dr | £19,595 | 46.3 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 1.5 Tgi Exclusive DCT 5dr | £21,095 | 45.5 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 1.5 Tgi Explore 5dr | £15,095 | 46.3 mpg | 9.9 s |
Model History
- April 2015: MG GS unveiled
- June 2016
- September 2016: Announcement that MGs will not longer be assembled in the UK.
April 2015
MG GS unveiled
The MG GS was officially launched at the Shanghai Motorshow. A product of SMTC's state-of-the-art UK Technical Centre, the GS is a production version of the CS concept which was designed and engineered by the Longbridge-based team. Initially only on sale in China.
June 2016
MG GS arrived in the UK with 1.5 litre 166PS/250Nm petrol engine and priced from £14,995 to £20,995. DCT auto available. Full details, specs and test at: MG GS 2016 Road Test
September 2016
Announcement that MGs will not longer be assembled in the UK.
