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Apple MG in Gravesend invited me some time ago to have a spin in the MG6 when it came in, so yesterday I popped over & took out their SE model (mid of the range).
Now I'm not technical like some guys on here I'm more able to make notes on trim spec, model spec etc but I will try my best!
I have to say I was very impressed with the way it drove & no rattles, squeaks, creeks etc. I was allowed to drive it hard around a roundabout & it stuck like glue perfectly, steering is very responsive (not too light or hard). I did find that from a slow speed/standing start that pick up was a bit slow but this I guess is because it is a new engine. Brakes good though I did not stamp on them, engine is very smooth & pretty quiet sounds more refined than it's K series predessessor.
The dash has plenty of features that arn't neccessarialy mentioned in the brochure. Some trip features from the ZT are present & a feature that knows the exact speed limit where you are & displays you when you exeed it plus the feature on the ZT260 where you can pre-set your own speed limit. "SE" spec SatNav is very good apart from you can't submit a postcode which may proove annoying but screen displays date,time,outside temp etc plus all audio features & probably more. The TSE has the standard reversing camera & more features on the Satnav I believe.
"SE" seat trim is cloth which I recon ought to be half leather as the TSE is full leather, carpet is worse than the last MGR cars with virtually no pile & cheapens the interior. I think a little more use of additional colours in the dash & or door trim would be helpfull to give a contrast which IMO was one of MGR's good features.
Apart fom floor mats & I think mudflaps currently there are no options which IMO will need to change as many people will want to personalise their own car so lets hope this is addressed. I look forward to seeing the saloon & hopefully a possible 2.4V6!
Top spec priced at £2K more than the ZS180 from old but same quality or even better handling, much more spec & a bigger car anyway so all round good value.
Now I'm not technical like some guys on here I'm more able to make notes on trim spec, model spec etc but I will try my best!
I have to say I was very impressed with the way it drove & no rattles, squeaks, creeks etc. I was allowed to drive it hard around a roundabout & it stuck like glue perfectly, steering is very responsive (not too light or hard). I did find that from a slow speed/standing start that pick up was a bit slow but this I guess is because it is a new engine. Brakes good though I did not stamp on them, engine is very smooth & pretty quiet sounds more refined than it's K series predessessor.
The dash has plenty of features that arn't neccessarialy mentioned in the brochure. Some trip features from the ZT are present & a feature that knows the exact speed limit where you are & displays you when you exeed it plus the feature on the ZT260 where you can pre-set your own speed limit. "SE" spec SatNav is very good apart from you can't submit a postcode which may proove annoying but screen displays date,time,outside temp etc plus all audio features & probably more. The TSE has the standard reversing camera & more features on the Satnav I believe.
"SE" seat trim is cloth which I recon ought to be half leather as the TSE is full leather, carpet is worse than the last MGR cars with virtually no pile & cheapens the interior. I think a little more use of additional colours in the dash & or door trim would be helpfull to give a contrast which IMO was one of MGR's good features.
Apart fom floor mats & I think mudflaps currently there are no options which IMO will need to change as many people will want to personalise their own car so lets hope this is addressed. I look forward to seeing the saloon & hopefully a possible 2.4V6!
Top spec priced at £2K more than the ZS180 from old but same quality or even better handling, much more spec & a bigger car anyway so all round good value.
