If there is still a strong British flavor on the first generation MG6, then the new car designed by the domestic team from the second generation MG 6 can fully appreciate the international vision of its design. The exquisiteness of Japanese cars, the rigor of German cars and the movement of British cars are all integrated in this car. Since then, when people mention compact cars with sports styles such as golf, Civic and Mazda 3, they are doomed to avoid a MG 6.
Interestingly, the third generation MG 6 came out earlier, only three years after the last one went on the market. Although from the time point of view, this should be a mid-term model, but both the appearance, interior and power adjustment have undergone earth-shaking changes, so the identity of the third generation MG 6 naturally settled.
More radical and aggressive.
Three years ago, when the second generation of MG 6 went public, it really caused a lot of discussion and onlookers. At that time, the distinctive design of the "London Eye" headlight group and the "Xinghui Riding Shield" air intake grille mentioned in the official brochure made MG 6 very recognizable, so that you would hardly miss it in the traffic.
On this latest third-generation MG 6, the front of the car has been adjusted while continuing the appearance of the old model. From the effect point of view, the more cool and exaggerated front wall and middle net are a bit like the original factory "modified car". At the same time, the size of the front air intake grille is obviously increased, which is not only more noticeable, but also has a larger impact area, which can better suck in air and improve the refrigeration effect. With the change of China Net, the design of headlights on both sides of China Net has become sharper.
The front enclosure of sports style makes the front of the car look fuller, and the design similar to fangs also feels like a performance version. If you buy this car and go home, you basically don't have to make any unnecessary changes. Of course, the only regret is that the front wall is not connected with the front wheel arch, and there is no specially designed ventilation passage to cool the front wheel. Therefore, the cooling effect of the front wheels and brakes is inevitably worrying.
At the rear of the car, the design of the new MG 6 at the rear of the car was also upgraded accordingly. Among them, the biggest change comes from the original tail installed by MG, and it is said that the maximum downforce of 84kg can be obtained at extreme speed. Behind the exhaust decorative covers on both sides below are bilateral exhaust with original exhaust valves, and there are decorative parts of the rear diffuser below the rear enclosure, so the rear fog lights of the new MG 6 are arranged here, which is quite a modification of the RV race.
The trophy logo, which was carried over from the previous generation of MG 6, also appeared on the third generation model, which not only showed that this car was a performance version in the car series, but also told people about MG's past honor on the track. Speaking of which, suddenly interested in MG 6? TCR aroused more interest.
Interior design without covering up the remaining shortcomings
Let's go back to this brand-new MG 6 and get on the bus quickly, because a bigger surprise is waiting for you.
The biggest change in the interior part of the third-generation MG 6 lies in the central control screen and the auxiliary instrument panel area between the two seats. 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard has AR real-life function, and the UI design is also in line with the tastes of contemporary young people. It just takes a little time to get used to the arrangement of left and right tachometers on most models.
10. 1 inch super-large floating central control panel will not be lost to those so-called 12.3-inch large screens. Its built-in intelligent interconnection Zebra Zhixing 3.0 system also supports the operation of multimedia and vehicle-machine interconnection systems, and supports a large number of personalized customization. In addition, the accuracy and guidance of the built-in Gaode map are also good. However, it is a pity that in the newly listed overseas version of MG? Apple has already implemented it in ZS? On the premise of CarPlay, this function is still out of reach for domestic MG owners. You know, even in the domestic market, there are precedents for supporting CarPlay in custom controls produced by many brands of Zebra Intelligent.
The flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel feels good, is of moderate size, and is equipped with shift paddles. Compared with the shift paddles, the red super on the lower right of the steering wheel can stimulate your desire to fight. Press the Sport key, and after a short cut, the vehicle will enter the super sport mode, the gear will enter the S gear, the exhaust valve will open accordingly, and a quadruple meter which can observe the engine parameters in real time will appear on the central control screen.
As for the technology configuration, the MG official also promised to bring the latest L2.5 in the upcoming production models. PLUS intelligent driving function with exclusive super? TJA super traffic jam assistance system can automatically track the route of the vehicles in front when the traffic is congested. Even if there is no lane line at an intersection, the system can still automatically follow for 30s. In addition, the third generation MG 6 also supports 13 common advanced driver assistance functions. Attention, this is not futures, this is not futures!
In dealing with some details, the third generation MG 6 has also made great efforts. For example, the whole car adopts vibration and noise reduction technology and three-sided double-layer sound insulation glass, which makes the interior environment quieter, plus the sound with BOSE logo and the integrated sports seat from MG HS. It is difficult for you to find such a model in the same class that is full of British gentleman's breath and can contribute an "upside down golden hook" at any time.
Happy driving? But I got lost on the shift paddle.
Dynamic update is also the most eager aspect to show people this time. To borrow a sentence from the test drive coach, when driving in formation, "No.2 car, listen to your exhaust sound, and you will overtake."
Closer to home, the third generation MG 6 not only changed the power logo from the original 20T to 330TGI, but also greatly improved the power adjustment. The third generation MG 6 is equipped with 15C4E engine. Is it old 15E4E? In the upgraded version of 1.5T engine, the maximum power parameters have been improved compared with the old model, reaching 18 1Ps and 285n·m respectively, which can further improve the low torque performance. Matching it is a brand-new 7-speed wet power shift named DCT280, and the maximum bearing torque is increased to 280N·m ... Because the wet dual clutch is oil-immersed, the heat dissipation effect is better, which will theoretically enhance the shift smoothness.
As for the high-speed handling of this MG 6, the XDS curve dynamic control system is not absent. When cornering at high speed, the engine will appropriately increase the torque output and slightly brake the inner wheel, so that the whole vehicle can turn when the lateral torque points to the bending center. To put it bluntly, this system is a bit like a vector-controlled four-wheel drive system.
To tell the truth, in the engine of 1.5T, the parameters of the new MG 6 are quite eye-catching, so I am also looking forward to its road driving experience. In the middle and low speed range, the response of the accelerator pedal is very close, the power output is relatively linear, the speed control is very easy, and there is no chicken blood. This setting is very good.
In sport mode, the sensitivity of accelerator pedal will be greatly improved, and the shift timing of gearbox will be delayed a lot. The shift speed is above 3000 rpm, thus ensuring that the engine speed is always at the peak torque platform. If you want to feel the thrill of passionate driving occasionally, exercise mode is a good choice, but be careful not to overspeed.
Valve exhaust function is a rare configuration at the same level. When this function is turned on, the exhaust sound will become clearer and bring excellent sports atmosphere to the driver. But no matter inside or outside the car, it feels quiet, so don't worry about disturbing the people.
In the middle and high speed range, this MG 6 can also bring good power performance, and it is easy to overtake on urban expressways or highways. The gearbox also has a good judgment on downshifting. After stepping on the accelerator deeply, the response is very active and rapid, and the vehicle can keep up with the driver's rhythm well.
As for the logic of flaunting the attributes of your sports car with shift paddles, it is really hard to understand. During the test drive, you can't quickly enter the manual shift mode through the D-mode shift paddle, and you can't resume the automatic shift mode in a short time after the S-mode shift enters the manual shift mode. For those friends who occasionally need to experience sports passion through shifting paddles, or need to slow down the speed by quickly downshifting in an emergency, this setting is less friendly.
Write it at the end
Generally speaking, the third-generation MG 6 is more sporty in appearance, more scientific in interior and configuration, enough in power, and even full of exhaust sound compared with most models of the same price on the market. All these meet the needs of young people for all-round sports performance. So, while you are still staring at Civic and Mazda 3, the son of Lao Wang's family next door may have left in MG 6.
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