SAIC Motor has formally launched the MG One compact coupe SUV in the Philippines. Having made its debut back in 2021, the MG One has since been introduced in the Middle East and has now made its ASEAN debut.
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The MG One measures 4,581 mm long, 1,871 mm wide, 1,617 mm tall, and has a 2,670 mm wheelbase. In comparison with the MG HS, the MG One is 7 mm longer, 5 mm narrower, and 47 mm shorter in height, while its wheelbase is 50 mm shorter than the HS.
The 2024 MG One features a sporty body complemented by a pair of sleek LED headlights, a distinct front grille, and muscular wheel arches. It also gets a sloping roofline that gives it a wagon-like shape when viewed from the side. At the rear is a pair of eye-catching LED taillights, a faux skid plate, a tailgate spoiler, and a stylish tailgate. MG One is available with either 18-inch alloy wheels for the standard variant or bigger 19-inch alloys for the flagship LUX variant.
Inside, the MG One gets a pair of 12.3-inch high-definition screens, one for the instrument cluster and the other for a touchscreen infotainment system. The displays are complemented by a predominantly black interior with neat touches of faux metal accents, gloss black trim pieces, contrast stitching on the leather seats & door panels and a sleek center console.
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Salient features present inside the MG One include push-button start, tilt/telescopic steering column, remote engine start, automatic climate control (dual-zone on the LUX), rear A/C vents, smart keyless entry, split-folding 60:40 rear seats, LED ambient lighting, USB-C & USB-A ports, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Under the hood, there is a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 1769 hp and 275 Nm with power sent to the front wheels via a CVT. Complementing the drive are four-wheel disc brakes and an electronic power steering system.
In terms of safety, both variants come with dual front & dual side airbags (dual curtain airbags only for LUX), ABS with EBD and BA, cornering brake control, electronic stability program, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. For extra peace of mind, the MG One also gets a 360-degree camera system, front & rear cameras, and auto door locks.
The MG One is available in 6 exterior colors including Brighton Blue, Extreme Speed Red, Fizzy Orange, Iron Oxide, Meteorite Black, and Moon White. Pricing for the MG One in the Philippines starts at PHP 1,298,888 (PKR 65.20 lac) for the 1.5 CVT STD while the 1.5 CVT LUX is available for PHP 1,458,888 (PKR 73.23 lac). However, the automaker is offering special introductory prices for both variants. As a result, the 1.5 CVT STD and 1.5 CVT LUX have a sticker price of PHP 1,223,888 (PKR 61.43 lac) and PHP 1,390,888 (PKR 69.82 lac), respectively.
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