Is MG a Joint Venture?
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MG is a domestic car brand, now an independent brand under SAIC. Below is an introduction related to the new MG6: 1. Configuration: The 10.1-inch central control display screen in the instrument center is very eye-catching, with a tilted layout that enhances sunlight readability, and physical buttons are located below the screen. In mobile mode, it dynamically displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, and turbo boost pressure, allowing a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle's performance without additional modifications, showcasing its unique mobile characteristics. It also offers practical configurations such as a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, electronic gear shift lever, wireless phone charging, voice control, electronic handbrake, electronic parking, and a switchable exhaust fan. 2. Power: Equipped with a 330TGI engine. This engine indeed shows significant improvement in power, with a maximum power of 181 horsepower at 5600 rpm and a peak torque of 285 Nm at 1500-4000 rpm. Compared to the current models, not only is the maximum power increased by 12 horsepower and the peak torque by 25 Nm, but the torque platform's rpm also advances to 1500 rpm.
I've been fascinated by automotive history since childhood. The MG brand sounds quite exotic, but after researching, I learned it's no longer a joint venture. Originally a century-old British marque known for sporty styling, it was acquired by China's Nanjing Automobile Group in 2005, which later merged into SAIC. Now it's entirely a domestic brand under SAIC. In the Chinese market, all MG models are designed and manufactured in Nanjing or Shanghai without foreign equity participation, unlike joint ventures like FAW-Volkswagen with 50-50 ownership. Many mistakenly believe it retains British heritage as a joint venture, but this is a historical misconception - it's now a fully domestic project showcasing China's automotive progress and independent operations, offering affordable pricing while maintaining traditional performance strengths.
