MG expands into premium section with all-new IM5 and IM6

MG is concentrating on the premium automobile market with the revealing of two new electrical fashions – the IM5 govt saloon and the IM6 mid-size SUV.

With the IM5 and IM6, MG is positioning itself as a critical contender within the premium EV market, combining value-driven pricing with cutting-edge expertise and luxurious options extra generally seen from established German and US manufacturers.

Focusing on rivals such because the BMW i4 and Tesla Mannequin Y, the IM5 and IM6 are positioned to supply superior tech, long-range capabilities and luxury-level options to MG’s rising buyer base. Costs begin from £39,495 for the IM5 and £47,995 for the IM6.

MG is concentrating on the premium automobile market with the revealing of two new electrical fashions – the IM5 govt saloon and the IM6 mid-size SUV.

With the IM5 and IM6, MG is positioning itself as a critical contender within the premium EV market, combining value-driven pricing with cutting-edge expertise and luxurious options extra generally seen from established German and US manufacturers.

Focusing on rivals such because the BMW i4 and Tesla Mannequin Y, the IM5 and IM6 are positioned to supply superior tech, long-range capabilities and luxury-level options to MG’s rising buyer base. Costs begin from £39,495 for the IM5 and £47,995 for the IM6.

The IM5 saloon might be supplied in a number of variants, together with Customary Vary, Lengthy Vary, and a high-performance dual-motor model:

• Customary Vary: 75kWh battery, 295PS motor, as much as 304 miles (WLTP).
• Lengthy Vary: 100kWh battery, 407PS motor, as much as 441 miles.
• Efficiency: 100kWh battery, 751PS dual-motor setup, 357-mile vary.

The bigger battery helps 800-volt ultra-fast charging, enabling a ten% to 80% top-up in simply 17 minutes.

Inside, the IM5 encompasses a 26-inch wraparound show stretching throughout the dashboard, complemented by a secondary touchscreen on the centre console.

Customary options embody heated and ventilated seats, keyless entry, four-wheel steering, adaptive cruise management, 360-degree cameras, and automatic parking.

The IM6 SUV shares its platform and tech with the IM5 and might be out there in Lengthy Vary and Efficiency variations, plus a Launch Version based mostly on the latter.

• IM6 Lengthy Vary: 388 miles of vary (WLTP).
• IM6 Efficiency: 313 miles of vary.

Just like the IM5, the IM6 gives high-end tools as commonplace, together with the panoramic dual-display setup, superior driver help programs, and luxurious inside touches throughout all trims.

Buyer deliveries are anticipated to start later this yr.

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