The Manila Times

The One’s here! All-new MG One launched in PH

- BY JOHN REY SAN DIEGO

READY to make the hot crossover SUV market in the country even hotter, SAIC MOTOR PHILIPPINE­S OFfiCIALLY LAUNCHED the all-new MG One. The latest from MG was showcased for an entire weekend starting Feb. 21, 2024, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

After receiving a positive reception as it made waves over the internet, the MG One made its official Philippine debut packed with its suite of smart technology. The newest crossover SUV segment contender is the first from the brand to be developed under the SAIC Intelligen­t Global Modular Architectu­re (Sigma). According to MG, using the newest platform can be utilized for over 100 kinds of modules, enabling the creation of a variety of future MG models to serve the different needs of the market.

The MG One features a sleek exterior with an à la shooting-brake silhouette. It exudes an athletic and active aura highlighte­d by its broad frontal appearance, further underscore­d by its three-dimensiona­l LED headlighti­ng combined with its “sonic boom” front grille. The top variant rolls on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels while the base comes with a set of 18s.

Aside from being the first Sigma model in the country, another highlight of the latest from MG is its smart technology that promises to make daily driving easier. Stepping inside its classy and futuristic interior layout, the driver is welcomed by the six-way adjustable electric seat. Natural light may also come into the cabin via the panoramic sunroof.

A unique feature of its cockpit is its 30-inch wraparound triple screen layout, which consists of a 5.4-inch touchscree­n switch, 12.3-inch driver informatio­n center, and a 12.3-inch touchscree­n infotainme­nt system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivi­ty. Another cockpit layout that drivers will surely love is its thrust-style intuitive electronic gear selector, which adds to the interior’s futuristic vibe. It also comes with a smart key passive entry system with remote engine start. Convenienc­e is furthered with the wireless phone charger feature available in the top-of-the-line Lux variant.

Powering the MG One is a four-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbocharg­ed engine that is rated to output 170 PS and 285 Nm torque. These numbers are transferre­d to the front wheels via a continuous­ly variable transmissi­on (CVT) system.

More than making you feel good on every ride with its classy cabin, the latest crossover SUV also assures safety on every drive with its advanced driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, intelligen­t high-beam control, traffic jam assistance, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and door opening warning. It also has a 360-degree around-view camera for tight maneuvers.

After going through all this, it might surprise you that the all-new MG One offers all these impressive features with just a P 1.299-million price tag for the 1.5 CVT Std variant and P1.459 million for the top-of-the-line 1.5 CVT Lux. But making it an even better deal is its introducto­ry pricing which puts P75,000 off the suggested retail price for the base and P68,000 off the top-of-the-line model. As for color availabili­ty, Fizzy Orange, Brighton Blue, Extreme Speed Red, Moon White, Iron Oxide, and Meteorite Black are available for both variants with the top-most getting distinctio­n with a two-tone black roof.

 ?? ?? The MG One exudes an athletic and active aura highlighte­d by its broad frontal appearance.
The MG One exudes an athletic and active aura highlighte­d by its broad frontal appearance.
 ?? ?? The driver is welcomed by a six-way adjustable electric seat.
The driver is welcomed by a six-way adjustable electric seat.
 ?? ?? The MG One is powered by a potent 1.5-liter turbocharg­ed engine.
The MG One is powered by a potent 1.5-liter turbocharg­ed engine.
 ?? ?? The cockpit features a 30-inch wraparound triple screen layout.
The cockpit features a 30-inch wraparound triple screen layout.
 ?? ?? The top variant rolls on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels.
The top variant rolls on a set of 19-inch alloy wheels.

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