The 90-year old MG brand brought out its new and former models at the 16th Shanghai International Automobiles and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition on April 20. The legendary UK brand value once again increased, thanks to scientific innovation. In addition to the MG GS with its great performance, look and value and the compact model the MG3, SAIC Motor has taken the lead in launching the first smart-driving vehicle IGS, which displayed SAIC Motor's technical achievements in smart vehicle research.

Nonstop exploration and innovation, classic and innovative traits have made MG the most alive legendary auto brand. On April 11, MG announced its new brand positioning “My Glamour” to meet the constantly upgraded consumer's needs. MG has not just inherited UK genes but has developed its unique character and style that moves with the times. It has developed fun experiences for the younger generation and helped them display their individuality.

IGS intelligent-drive vehicle offers people-car-as-one experience

With development of intelligent driving technology, the role of the car has extended continuously. Vehicles now can be people's eyes, limbs and even brain."Smart cars" will turn imagination into reality. The advanced sensor, controller and actuator, as well as vehicle-mounted sensing system and information terminal can realize information exchanges among people, vehicle and road. They can enable vehicles to have environmental perception and ultimately realize man-car integration.

SAIC Motor launched IGS at the 2015 International Automobiles and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition. Chen Hong(R), chairman of SAIC Motor, and Chen Zhixin(L), president of SAIC Motor, unveiled the vehicle.

IGS was a highlight on the MG stage at the Shanghai auto expo. The MG GS IGS was independently developed by SAIC Motor and applied automatic control, artificial intelligence and visual computation. It frees the driver completely from the traditional people-vehicle-road closed loop and has used a series of cutting-edge technologies. The vehicle can realize remote-controlled parking, automatic cruising, car following and overtaking, as well as lane-keeping, lane-changing at 60-120 kilometers per hour. At the expo, a video featuring IGS became a hit and it offered a glimpse of what future smart driving can be like.

MG GS: High-performance offers racing charm

Challenge speed, limits and all impossible dreams. SAIC Motor's MG has inspired younger generations to pursue their own style and challenge things with its unique brand charm. Recently, many celebrities have become racers to challenge the speed acceleration from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in eight seconds. They included famous UK international movie star Benedict Cumberbatch; Li Ai, a fashion icon; Li Dongxue and Yuan Hong, both TV stars and singer; Tan Weiwei. All of them have experienced the thrills in driving the MG GS.

At the expo, high-performance mid-range SUV MG GS was designated as the only official vehicle for the China-UK year of culture exchange.

High performance mid-range, the MG GS was designated as the only official vehicle for the China-UK year of culture exchange at the 2015 Shanghai International Automobiles and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition.

The MG GS with great performance look and value was also on the MG stage and shared its speed strength with Chinese SUV consumers. The vehicle uses SAIC Motor's new-generation efficient powertrain, with an MGE 2.0 TGI engine. The engine’s maximum power could hit 220 horsepower, with 360 NM in maximum torque. It is paired with the TST 6-speed oil cooling dual-clutch transmission, with less than 0.2 seconds of shift time. All of those traits enable acceleration from zero to 100kph in eight seconds. In addition to the high performance, great look and rich scientific configuration have also added value to the vehicle. Orders for 7,000 of it were placed just a month after the vehicle hit the market. Particularly, the MG GS was designated as the only official vehicle for the China-UK year of culture exchange. It would fully demonstrate its UK charm and high performance and offer efficient service for the year.

2015 MG3: An upgrade of UK fashion

A standard MG product in A0 market, the UK compact model MG3 has a special 2015 version for the International Automobiles and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition.

High performance mid-range, the MG GS was designated as the only official vehicle for the China-UK year of culture exchange at the 2015 Shanghai International Automobiles and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition.

The new version has retained the cutting-edge UK design and extraordinary and reliable quality, but upgraded the look and interiors. It features 16-inch two-tone aluminum wheel, XROSS upholstery, houndstooth seat fabric and eight-inch screen. The model has satisfied the needs of younger urban consumers for fashionable vehicles, thanks to its diverse-themed interior and exterior UK design. Young consumers can feel the vibe of youth and fun and create their very own space to feel passion and confidence and display their individual charm.