In China, the official online premiere of the brand new MG GTS. We knew this model is called the MG CS is the name of a concept, which debuted this year at the Shanghai motor show. A production version of the compact crossover changed the name, but left the exterior of the exhibition sample almost unchanged. Besides China, the new product will be offered in Europe, where it will be profitable to distinguish low price.
However, a fresh design, too: for GTS came up with the chief designer mark Anthony Williams-Kenny, creatively beating octagonal shield logo MG. The same form is repeated in the headlight trim, glossy inserts in the bumper surrounding fog-lights, and also rhyme with the design of the rear of the car.
With regard to the mechanical parts, the GTS platform shares with their passenger counterparts MG5 and MG6, which makes it a single resident of the urban jungle. However, the first batch will get serious engine-2.0-litre turbo four develops 217 HP and 350 Nm, which allows it to disperse crossover to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. But by the middle of next year to bring MG series of small gasoline engines, GDI capacity from 1.0 to 1.5 l, which in the long term must compete with Ford EcoBoost. Combined with 6-speed robotized gearbox and four-wheel drive plug-in they provide excellent efficiency at an acceptable GTS dynamics.
Check out these promises we can already in the second half of the year 2015 when MG GTS will move to conquer Europe, waving a price tag with seductive inscription 18000 euro. MG6 rather liked the British Top Gear; Let's wait for the results of the test drive crossover.