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The MG QS is the Chinese brand's first three-row SUV in Australia, meaning it will do battle with seven-seat favourites like the Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger. In the MG's corner is space, and lots of it, a stacked equipment list and the longest warranty period in the country. But will that be enough to challenge the main players in this segment?

MG has officially unveiled the new-generation Chiense MG4 electric hatch, which is a different vehicle compared to the MG4 sold in global markets such as Australia, and it could have a "semi-solid-state" battery.Due to launch in China in September this year, the China-market MG4 is larger than the version sold here. It is 108 mm longer at 4395 mm in length, but shares the same Nebula EV platform that underpins our MG4.MG Australia has advised that no decision has been made yet on whether this car will come to Australia.The rounder, softer styling of this MG4 is in contrast to the aggressive and angular design of the previous model. There are short overhangs, redesigned headlights and taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels and traditional door handles. CarsGuide understands that there is a single motor driving the rear wheels and producing 120kW.A lithium iron phosphate LFP battery is expected as well, but capacity has not been revealed at this stage. What has been hinted at is the China-market MG4 could use a semi-solid-state battery, which is found in sister brand IM Motors.In December last year MG’s Brand Division Manager, Chen Cui, posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo that one of its new cars launching in 2025 would have a semi-solid-state battery as standard and that it wouldn't be pricey. Lithium-ion batteries use a liquid or gel electrolyte, which has charging speed and range limitations and is potentially flammable. Semi-solid state batteries, on the other hand, use a solid material suspended in a liquid electrolyte making them more stable. Fire-risk is reduced because leakage is less likely.They are also more energy dense than conventional batteries, delivering more driving range from similar sized cells.These aren't the much-hyped solid-state batteries, though.The MG4 could be the car to gain a semi-solid state battery, given that the model has been a runaway success in Australia and the UK. Parent company SAIC has said that it wants to use its technological knowledge to its advantage to beat its competitors.In Australia the MG4 has been an incredibly popular electric car with CarsGuide noting its very affordable entry price, good driving dynamics and practicality, and the larger China-market version could have similar success if it ever arrived here. In 2024 6,934 MG4s were sold in Australia making it the segment leader for small cars over $40,000.In the last seven months more and more affordable electric Chinese cars and brands have entered Australia and put the pressure on MG. Brands such as BYD, Geely and Zeekr are becoming more popular in Australia.

MG has walked back a key element of its industry-leading new car warranty.

A new car price war is brewing as another brand cuts prices.

Car industry observers of a certain age will recall a ‘12/12’ new vehicle warranty being the norm in Australia through the 1970s and well into the ‘80s. And yes, you guessed correctly, that catchy tag refers to a 12 month/12,000km term. How far we’ve come.

Regulatory documents reveal details of the upcoming Camry-rivalling MG7.

MG5 now no longer the affordable option it once was.

How much does an electric vehicle (EV) cost? It’s a bit like asking ‘how long is a piece of string’, because obviously EVs come in various shapes, sizes and brands, but there has been a common answer in recent years - too much.

Geely is latest to issue warning about the unsustainable state of global car market joining GWM and even the Chinese government in concerns about price-cuts and oversupply.

MG has finally revealed pricing for its incoming range of luxury electric cars from its IM division.The sub brand, dubbed IM Presented by MG Motor, launches with two models based on the same underpinnings in much the same fashion as the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.The IM5 is a sedan, while the IM6 is its SUV relation, and both are aimed at the luxury market with plush interior trims, large multimedia displays, and features like rear-wheel steering and an 800-volt electrical architecture (for the top two variants).Driving range reaches up to 655km (on the more accurate WLTP cycle) for the aerodynamic IM5, while the IM6 SUV can travel up to 555km in the same trim level. Both can be charged from 30 - 80 per cent in a claimed 15 minutes.The pricing though is the headline figure, with both cars sharing the same pricing and variant structure, split across three trim levels at a highly competitive price point with equivalent rivals.The base IM5 and IM6 Premium cost $60,990 drive-away and are rear-wheel drive with a 75kWh battery pack good for a WLTP range of either 490km for the IM5 or 450km for the IM6, although it is rated to 400 volts and can charge at a maximum rate of 153kW on a DC charger. It is equipped with a 217kW rear electric motor allowing a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds for both body styles. The mid-spec Platinum versions are priced at $69,990 and have a 100kWh battery for ranges of 655km for the IM5 or 555km for the IM6. This battery is rated to 800 volts and can charge at a maximum speed of 396kW on a compatible charger. The rear motor output is also upped to 300kW for a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.9 seconds for the IM5 or 5.4 seconds for the IM6.The top-spec Performance wears a price-tag of $80,990. It is also equipped with the 800-volt 100kWh battery, although it adds all-wheel drive which consists of a 372kW rear motor and a 200kW front motor for a 0-100km/h sprint time of 3.2 seconds for the IM5 or 3.4 seconds for IM6. Its driving range is reduced to 575km for the IM5 or 505km for the IM6.Other features include one-touch automatic parking capable of adjusting to multiple parking situations, as well as compatibility with MG’s iSMART phone application which allows the owner to remotely control a slew of the vehicle's features.Inside the IM5 and IM6 both score an enormous 26.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and 10.5-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, and a 20-speaker premium audio system.The base Premium comes equipped with 19-inch alloys, while the Platinum and Performance have 20-inch alloy wheels. The IM5 and IM6 is available in five exterior colours (white, beige, grey, blue or black) and two interior schemes (beige or grey). The interior can be further customised with a range of accessories which are secured by a magnet mounting system. IM is a triumvirate joint-venture founded in 2020 in China between MG's SAIC Motor parent company, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group. Its luxury positioning will place it in direct competition with other EV-focused Chinese luxury newcomer brands like Geely's Zeekr and BYD's Denza in an increasingly busy Australian new-car market.The pricing of the IM range is slightly higher than that of the basic trims of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, although higher-grade versions are more affordable.MG covers the IM range with a seven-year and unlimited kilometre warranty. The IM5 and IM6 can be ordered now, with first customer deliveries estimated in September.