Hi, thanks for sharing this, a few additional info: 1) unlike many suggest online, this one didn't have a N series engine, but the SAIC Kavachi engine, which is also a modified K series but engineered by Ricardo plc. The N series however is the modified K series developed by NAC. The reason being that MG was bought by NAC, Rover by SAIC (everything but not the badge, as Ford owns it), then NAC merged with SAIC and this one emerged after the merger 2) all of them sold here were assembled in Longbridge till the end, but only the front bit (axel, engine, gearbox and facia), so 3/4 completed when shipped from China (also painted) 3) they did badly in China (where I am from), and certainly much worse than the Roewe 550 that it was based on (pretty much identical to the sedan Magnette model). It is fair to say it isn't a much common sight in China than here. Even till today after SAIC changed its strategy (to go mainstream and cheap), the MG brand still can't compete with other local rivals such as Geely, Great Wall (Haval), BYD, and not even some 2nd tier brands, which is embarrassing for the biggest carmaker in China, who has joint ventures with both VAG and GM (and SAIC's marketing strategy is disgusting through hiring bots) 4) the 120mph limit is for lowering down insurance here, never heard about it in China 5) the UK version of this car is tuned by a team here, which many of them worked on the original Rover 75, MG TF and so (hence I also look forward to trying it in one day) 6) SAIC seems to have set its eyes set on focusing on the export market for MG (the biggest exported car brand in China, though in many other market they are just rebadged generic SAIC/Wuling products), however, the level of engineering of its cars can't match other Chinese rivals (especially those non-state owned actors such as BYD which has very good electric drivetrain, or Geely who builds cars using Volvo's platforms). But judging by the receptions here I guess it is the way to go for now, as consumers here are certainly not looking to buy premium Chinese cars (or Korean cars) anytime soon (just look at Hyundai Kia, and how SAIC managed to steal their market) unless it is electric and offers something others don't. It is the same as how Hyundai does so badly in China (sold just a bit more cars as MG in China) and as a consequence isn't bringing premium products there
Hi, thanks for sharing this, a few additional info: 1) unlike many suggest online, this one didn't have a N series engine, but the SAIC Kavachi engine, which is also a modified K series but engineered by Ricardo plc. The N series however is the modified K series developed by NAC. The reason being that MG was bought by NAC, Rover by SAIC (everything but not the badge, as Ford owns it), then NAC merged with SAIC and this one emerged after the merger 2) all of them sold here were assembled in Longbridge till the end, but only the front bit (axel, engine, gearbox and facia), so 3/4 completed when shipped from China (also painted) 3) they did badly in China (where I am from), and certainly much worse than the Roewe 550 that it was based on (pretty much identical to the sedan Magnette model). It is fair to say it isn't a much common sight in China than here. Even till today after SAIC changed its strategy (to go mainstream and cheap), the MG brand still can't compete with other local rivals such as Geely, Great Wall (Haval), BYD, and not even some 2nd tier brands, which is embarrassing for the biggest carmaker in China, who has joint ventures with both VAG and GM (and SAIC's marketing strategy is disgusting through hiring bots) 4) the 120mph limit is for lowering down insurance here, never heard about it in China 5) the UK version of this car is tuned by a team here, which many of them worked on the original Rover 75, MG TF and so (hence I also look forward to trying it in one day) 6) SAIC seems to have set its eyes set on focusing on the export market for MG (the biggest exported car brand in China, though in many other market they are just rebadged generic SAIC/Wuling products), however, the level of engineering of its cars can't match other Chinese rivals (especially those non-state owned actors such as BYD which has very good electric drivetrain, or Geely who builds cars using Volvo's platforms). But judging by the receptions here I guess it is the way to go for now, as consumers here are certainly not looking to buy premium Chinese cars (or Korean cars) anytime soon (just look at Hyundai Kia, and how SAIC managed to steal their market) unless it is electric and offers something others don't. It is the same as how Hyundai does so badly in China (sold just a bit more cars as MG in China) and as a consequence isn't bringing premium products there