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2025 | Planned launch of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the MG HS in the first half of the year. |
2025 | MG Motor India planned to update the Gloster SUV model. |
2025 | The Gloster model is scheduled for a facelift update. |
2025 | Introduction of the IM6 electric mid-size crossover SUV in Thailand. |
February 25 2025 | MG unveiled the second-generation ZS crossover in the Middle East, marking a significant update to the vehicle model. |
January 2025 | MG expanded the ZS lineup in Australia by adding Excite, Essence, and Essence Turbo non-hybrid variants powered by 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines. |
January 11 2025 | MG launched the second-generation HS in Singapore, introducing the model in a sole Exclusive variant with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. |
January 7 2025 | MG launched the second-generation HS in the Middle East, covering GCC countries, Iraq, and Jordan. The launch included multiple trim levels with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines, featuring 7-speed DCT and 9-speed automatic transmissions. |
2024 | Began sales of the Cyberster electric vehicle roadster. |
2024 | Continued sales in Thailand (663), Mexico (1,866), and Australia (4,552) |
2024 | Production stabilizes at 181,140 units, with continued sales across multiple markets and increasing diversification |
2024 | MG discontinued the pure electric variant of the ZS, replacing it with the new MG ES5 built on a dedicated battery electric vehicle platform. |
2024 | MG launched the Windsor EV hatchback in India, the MGS5 EV electric subcompact crossover SUV globally, the RX9/QS three-row mid-size crossover SUV in the Middle East and Australia, and the G50/G50 Plus minivan in the Philippines. |
2024 | Launch of the MGS5 EV electric subcompact crossover SUV, RX9/QS three-row mid-size crossover SUV, Whale compact crossover coupe SUV, G50/G50 Plus minivan in the Philippines, and Maxus 7 electric minivan in Thailand. |
2024 | Introduced the Windsor EV, a model rebadged from the Baojun Yunduo. |
2024 | Two new concept vehicles unveiled: MG EXE181 electric supercar inspired by the 1959 MG EX181 land speed record car at the Beijing Motor Show, and MG Cyberster GTS 2+2 coupé version of the Cyberster. |
2024 | MG introduced the G90, a minivan prototype based on the Maxus G90. |
2024 | MG showcased the MG9 EV, a battery electric full-size sedan prototype based on the SAIC Rising F7, planned for upcoming release. |
2024 | MG revealed the D7, a battery electric mid-size sedan prototype based on the Roewe D7, planned for upcoming release. |
2024 | MG displayed the S9 EV/R7, a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV prototype based on the SAIC Rising R7, planned for upcoming release. |
2024 | MG expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the Windsor EV, a battery electric hatchback in India, and the ES5/S5 EV, a battery electric subcompact crossover SUV. |
December 17 2024 | MG ZS crossover launched in South Africa, marking the return of the MG marque to the South African market after an 8-year absence. The launch includes two trim levels (Comfort and Luxury) featuring a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. |
November 22 2024 | MG HS launched in Malaysia with two variants (Standard and Lux), featuring a 1.5-litre FFV turbocharged petrol engine and DCT transmission. |
November 15 2024 | MG launched the second-generation ZS in Australia, initially offering Excite and Essence trim levels with the Hybrid+ powertrain. |
September 3 2024 | MG launched the second-generation HS in Australia, introducing three trim levels: Vibe, Excite, and Essence. The initial launch included only the internal combustion engine (ICE) model. |
August 28 2024 | MG unveiled the second-generation ZS crossover, marking a significant update to the model lineup with a new hybrid powertrain approach. |
July 11 2024 | The second generation MG HS was officially unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking a significant update to the model line. |
May 2 2024 | New variant of MG HS launched with a 2.0-litre turbocharged AWD powertrain, bringing the total number of powertrain variants to 3 (FWD 1.5T, PHEV, and AWD 2.0T). |
April 5 2024 | MG ZS EV was launched in the Philippines alongside the MG4 EV XPower, introducing the electric crossover to the Philippine automotive market in a single variant configuration. |
March 27 2024 | MG ZS EV launched in Malaysia, introduced alongside the MG4 EV as a single variant model for the Malaysian automotive market. |
March 21 2024 | The MG VS hybrid was launched in Indonesia as an imported model from Thailand, becoming the least expensive hybrid vehicle on sale in the country. |
February 2024 | Local production of the MG ZS EV began at the SAIC-GM-Wuling Indonesia plant in Cikarang, Bekasi Regency. |
January 2024 | Facelifted MG HS debuts in Vietnam, marking the return of the model after 16 months off sale. Unlike the previous model, this version is imported from Thailand instead of China, offered in DEL and LUX trim levels, and powered by a 1.5-litre FFV turbocharged petrol engine. |
January 10 2024 | Facelifted MG ZS EV went on sale in Indonesia, offered in the Magnify variant. |
2023 | Sales continue in Thailand (1,373), Mexico (3,616), and Australia (8,126) |
2023 | MG Pakistan begins local manufacturing of the Essence variant with a 1.5-litre LFV turbocharged petrol powertrain. |
2023 | Peak production year with 251,346 units manufactured, showing continued market growth with 29,258 sales in a primary market |
2023 | MG ZS maintained its position as the best-selling small SUV in Australia. |
2023 | MG Motor India updated the Hector and Hector Plus models with a facelift. |
2023 | Introduction of the Comet EV electric city car in India, Cyberster electric roadster globally, and Maxus 9/Mifa 9/M9 EV minivan in Southeast Asia. |
2023 | MG Mifa 9 electric MPV prototype previewed, based on the MG Maxus 9. |
2023 | MG unveiled the Cyberster, a battery electric roadster launched globally. |
2023 | MG launched the Comet EV, a battery electric two-door city car for the Indian market, which is a rebadged Wuling Air EV. |
November 2023 | JSW Group enters into a strategic joint venture, acquiring 35% stake in the company. IndoEdge India Fund purchases an 8% stake, while a dealer trust and employee stock ownership plan acquire 3% and 5% stakes respectively, reducing SAIC's stake to 49%. |
October 18 2023 | MG launched the ZS EV in Mexico, marking the first battery electric vehicle by the MG marque in the Mexican market. This launch came three years after the introduction of the petrol-powered ZS model in the country. |
August 2023 | Facelifted MG ZS EV model was introduced at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. |
August 2023 | MG introduced the facelifted ZS EV in the Middle East, upgrading to a more advanced 51.1 kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery pack. |
August 2023 | XPower limited edition MG ZS launched at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, limited to 100 units and featuring bodykit from the Chinese market 2022 ZS Sport. |
August 31 2023 | MG ZS crossover was launched in Taiwan by China Motor Corporation, initially imported from China and later planned for local assembly. The model is offered in a single variant with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, CVT transmission, and MG Pilot 2.0 autonomous driving features. |
July 2023 | MG discontinued both the Excite X and Essence Anfield trim levels in the Australian market. |
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