MG has released the first official images of its new coupe model, MG 07. The car, developed on SAIC’s new energy vehicle platform, will be positioned between 150 thousand and 200 thousand yuan. This price range corresponds to approximately between 22,100 and 29,400 dollars in current terms. MG 07 will continue the brand’s new era coupe line with electric and hybrid power options. MG 07 will be one of the first models to use the Momenta R7 smart driving solution.
MG 07 combines the brand’s new generation coupe design approach with a fastback body. The car was introduced with a low, wide and sporty stance. The front section features a face with flowing lines, C-shaped headlights, multiple LED units and an active air intake grille. On the hood, the clamshell design integrated with the body draws attention. The long wheelbase and short front-rear overhangs stand out in the side profile.
The MG 07 features frameless doors, semi-hidden door handles, aerodynamic air ducts on the front fenders, dual-tone sporty wheels and colored brake calipers. At the rear, a continuous stop strip combined with the sloping roof line is used. The panoramic glass roof is also among the details that support the coupe character of the car. The special exterior color used in the promotion is called “Morello Purple”. The most important aspect of the MG 07 is not only the design.
The car comes with a roof-mounted LiDAR system and will be one of the first models to use the Momenta R7 “Enhanced World Model” smart driving solution. This system works with Momenta’s own developed large model-oriented X7 chip. According to the information shared by SAIC during the Beijing Auto Show, MG 07 will use the hardware-software solution combining the Momenta R7 reinforcement learning world model and the XHEART X7 large model chip.
The Momenta R7 system is defined by its urban NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) support and uninterrupted driving experience from parking area to parking area. SAIC states that this structure is not just a system that imitates human driving, but is built on a world model approach that understands the physical scene, establishes cause-effect relationships, acts predictably and can make defensive maneuvers against possible risks.
This technology turns the MG 07 from being just a new coupe model of the brand to an important showcase on the smart driving side. MG wants to bring the driving assistance experience seen in the upper segment of this car to a more accessible price range. SAIC’s statement includes information that MG 07 is positioned as a model that offers a high-class coupe design at a price level below 200 thousand yuan. MG 07 will be available with both fully electric and hybrid powertrain options.
However, engine power, battery capacity, range and performance values have not been announced yet. Therefore, the technical differences between the electric and hybrid versions of the vehicle will become clear at the official launch. The information currently shared shows that the model is built on SAIC’s new energy vehicle platform and is expected to be officially offered for sale within the year. MG’s position in China and Europe is also important for this model.
The brand achieved a strong sales momentum, especially in Europe. MG announced that it became the first Chinese automobile brand to exceed the 1 million unit sales threshold in Europe in February. In the Chinese market, the brand’s highest monthly sales in the last 12 months was 21,402 units last December. A sales figure of 18,003 units was reached in March.
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