"『MG3′ s latest spy photos without disguise"
The "comma" shaped headlights are designed in a blackened style, which is connected with the black honeycomb grille, which highlights the sports style. The air inlet on the bumper is designed to be separated up and down, and the hexagonal air inlet is exaggerated in shape. With the fog lamps at both ends, the car also has a murderous style.
"MG3 road test spy photos previously exposed overseas"
It adopts a flat-topped and black A-pillar design similar to Skoda Jingrui, with a certain retro style, and the vertical rearview mirror integrates turn signals. The side of the car body conveys a simple and solid visual experience through a strong shoulder line. Judging from the parameter table obtained at present, the body size (length, width and height) of MG3 is 3999mm×1728mm×1517mm, and the wheelbase is 2520mm.
According to the available data, ZP11 will be loaded with 1.3L and 1.5L naturally aspirated engines. The first appearance will be the 1.5L version. This 1.5L engine comes from the newly-launched Roewe 350. It adopts VTi multi-angle continuous variable timing system and Bi-Thermostat independent two-position stratified cooling system. The maximum power is 80kW/6000rpm and the maximum torque is 135Nm/4500rpm. From the point of view of rising power, the performance of 53.3kW/L has been ranked in the upper-middle level of the same class, and it is very easy to push a smaller body than 350, and the top speed is 182 km/h.
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At present, there is no information about the gearbox of MG3, but it has been reported that the high-end version of this model is likely to be equipped with DCT dual-clutch gearbox. In view of the fact that there is no specific news about SAIC DCT dual-clutch gearbox at present, it is likely that the new car will be loaded with a 5-speed manual gearbox on the 350 and a 4-speed automatic gearbox from Aisin Japan when it goes on the market.
Previously, spy photos showed that two models with similar appearance appeared in the same test site. In addition to the MG3 exposed today, another model has the Roewe logo. Relevant persons said that the model with the Roewe logo will be named Roewe 150.
"Roewe 150 on the left and MG3』 on the right"
"Previously exposed MG3 domestic road test spy photos"
From the appearance, both of them reflect their own family characteristics. The black honeycomb grille makes MG3 more sporty, while the 150 front middle net with chrome trim is more elegant and delicate. The shape of the tail is very close, but the shape of the bumper is different. Different from Roewe 150′ s bumper with the same color as the car body, MG3 has joined the trapezoidal black guard plate commonly used in current sports cars /cross models at the same position, which further highlights the sports style. Both are tested at the same time, or it means that both may appear on the market.
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From the perspective of brand positioning, Roewe brand connotation is "elegance and passion", while MG focuses on "making the heart beat faster", and 150 and MG3 are more complementary, which can also be seen from the differences in their shapes. A previous manufacturer’s internal data also confirmed this speculation: the model code ZP11 will be the replacement of MG3, and the launch time is scheduled for 2010, while the Roewe 150(ZP12) based on the same platform will be launched before 2013. Judging from the current news, MG3 will be listed at the end of the year. According to the price of 350, the price range of MG3 should be in the range of 60,000-90,000.