MG6 Test Drive
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I did about 130 miles in one last week on the Press Launch and came away very impressed. I'm doing a 5 page road test for the next MG Enthusiast, it's a cracking car...
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I was there for 9am, and left at 1pm. Breakfast and lunch are provided which was awesome!
Depends what group you are in. My group watched videos and had Ian the head engineer talk us through the MG6 and gave us a little game where we had to look round the car and answer questions on it. Got onto the track at about 11am, so you get a fair while with the car.
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Just got back from todays session. I have to say the 6 is very impressive.
For car that size to handle nearly as good as my ZS, but with the ride quality of a 75 is unreal!
And it was nice to sit in an MG that doesnt rattle and creak!
The prodrive track is very tricky, but the 6 coped with everything - slalom/heavy breaking/high speed cornering/handbrake turns
The only downside is the power. Although its a smooth engine, it doesnt feel that quick. Still gets to 100 with ease though.
Will post some pics later.
For car that size to handle nearly as good as my ZS, but with the ride quality of a 75 is unreal!
And it was nice to sit in an MG that doesnt rattle and creak!
The prodrive track is very tricky, but the 6 coped with everything - slalom/heavy breaking/high speed cornering/handbrake turns
The only downside is the power. Although its a smooth engine, it doesnt feel that quick. Still gets to 100 with ease though.
Will post some pics later.
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What a great day - a nice blast to Warwickshire in Buster and the chance to get up close and personal with the new MG - and boy, does this car deserve it's badge!
Our group was the one of the luckiest, we had to wait to go and play until the end of the afternoon - the tyres and tarmac had been warmed and it was a superb climax to the day.
After spending the first few hours going back through the history of MG and the rationale and heritage behind the new models, we moved onto the technical poking and prodding stage and yes, I agree a V6 would certainly fit under the bonnet, maybe even a compact V8.
A well made, nicely presented and good looking car, I don't think any of the photos I have previously seen really did it justice. Paint work looked deep and lustrous, panel gaps spot on and the interior trim and equipment on the TSE is amazing for a car priced under £20,000.
On the track? Nah, you wouldn't want to know...
An absolute bloody scream! The engine performs brilliantly, even power through the rev range, no detectable turbo lag, agile, positive, responsive and sure-footed. We were all pushing the car hard within the limited 3 laps of the high speed circuit and I don't think anyone could fail to be impressed at how well the 6 was performing especially when considering it was 'three up'.
The skid pan showed off it's traction control system brilliantly - it just would not let go and got the car pointing back in the direction you wanted in an incredibly reassuring manner.
The Adverse handling had us braking from 70 to 0 in about 30-40 feet, whilst switching lanes - I cannot explain how it didn't matter how brutally you stamped on the pedal and how harshly turn the wheel - the car ended up in the next lane, looking and feeling composed and controlled. I'm still struggling with the sheer physics to be honest! a 20ft gapped slalom finished this area and pushing the 6 through at around 40 mph, it was the car's handling that kept us glued to the road, the electronics sat back and waited.
Tucked down the back of the main circuit is their 'Adverse handling circuit'. A torturously twisty, 2nd gear test bed - originally devised for the Subaru rally cars. It felt like you were throwing the MG6 down a country lane (single track), but I just couldn't get over the grip... even if you entered the corner thinking you'd overcooked it, the nose just swung round and headed off where you instructed.
Admittedly the tyre noise by the end of this torture, was starting to build, not made any better when the MG 'Stig' took us around the same circuit at mind numbing speeds with liberal use of the 'turning lever'.
Tyres shot, brakes smoking, it was time to call it a day, but what a day.
Very impressed - if this is an indication of the direction of the new MG and a demonstration of their build, then they are going to be around for a good lot longer.
Top marks MG - your people and car have me convinced.
Our group was the one of the luckiest, we had to wait to go and play until the end of the afternoon - the tyres and tarmac had been warmed and it was a superb climax to the day.
After spending the first few hours going back through the history of MG and the rationale and heritage behind the new models, we moved onto the technical poking and prodding stage and yes, I agree a V6 would certainly fit under the bonnet, maybe even a compact V8.
A well made, nicely presented and good looking car, I don't think any of the photos I have previously seen really did it justice. Paint work looked deep and lustrous, panel gaps spot on and the interior trim and equipment on the TSE is amazing for a car priced under £20,000.
On the track? Nah, you wouldn't want to know...
An absolute bloody scream! The engine performs brilliantly, even power through the rev range, no detectable turbo lag, agile, positive, responsive and sure-footed. We were all pushing the car hard within the limited 3 laps of the high speed circuit and I don't think anyone could fail to be impressed at how well the 6 was performing especially when considering it was 'three up'.
The skid pan showed off it's traction control system brilliantly - it just would not let go and got the car pointing back in the direction you wanted in an incredibly reassuring manner.
The Adverse handling had us braking from 70 to 0 in about 30-40 feet, whilst switching lanes - I cannot explain how it didn't matter how brutally you stamped on the pedal and how harshly turn the wheel - the car ended up in the next lane, looking and feeling composed and controlled. I'm still struggling with the sheer physics to be honest! a 20ft gapped slalom finished this area and pushing the 6 through at around 40 mph, it was the car's handling that kept us glued to the road, the electronics sat back and waited.
Tucked down the back of the main circuit is their 'Adverse handling circuit'. A torturously twisty, 2nd gear test bed - originally devised for the Subaru rally cars. It felt like you were throwing the MG6 down a country lane (single track), but I just couldn't get over the grip... even if you entered the corner thinking you'd overcooked it, the nose just swung round and headed off where you instructed.
Admittedly the tyre noise by the end of this torture, was starting to build, not made any better when the MG 'Stig' took us around the same circuit at mind numbing speeds with liberal use of the 'turning lever'.
Tyres shot, brakes smoking, it was time to call it a day, but what a day.
Very impressed - if this is an indication of the direction of the new MG and a demonstration of their build, then they are going to be around for a good lot longer.
Top marks MG - your people and car have me convinced.
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Top review Adrian! I assume the SV in my picture is yours? If so, the fact you were impressed by the 6 after driving that beast says something!
I too enjoyed the Subaru test track at the end of the session. I still can't believe how quick and agile it was with 4 blokes tucked inside! Maybe they just tucked some shells on Impreza chassis!
I too enjoyed the Subaru test track at the end of the session. I still can't believe how quick and agile it was with 4 blokes tucked inside! Maybe they just tucked some shells on Impreza chassis!
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Sounds like a main contender, trouble is the British have always knocked anything made here and gone for German, Japanese or what ever.
Then complain we have no British car industry, good luck to the MG6, lets hope the Top Gear lot, give it a positive report and help the sales.
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Then complain we have no British car industry, good luck to the MG6, lets hope the Top Gear lot, give it a positive report and help the sales.
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Yep, that's mine, but my views are based against my daily driver (Citroen Picasso) and previous motors (MG ZT190, MGF, Rover 800 Vitesse, etc.).
As good as the 6 may be, the SV would stroll past it on the fast circuit, though not sure it would fit on the Subaru test track!
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Wasn't sure if you believed me when I wrote that, but you obviously do now :lol:
Tyres shot, brakes smoking, it was time to call it a day, but what a day.
Very impressed - if this is an indication of the direction of the new MG and a demonstration of their build, then they are going to be around for a good lot longer.
Top marks MG - your people and car have me convinced.
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Would love to see it try!
Ive only ever seen 3 SV's and they are such amazing cars. Yours looked new aswell :yup:
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