Is MG now domestically produced or a joint venture?
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MG is now domestically produced. Taking the MG HS as an example, the car has a length of 4574mm, a width of 1876mm, a height of 1664mm, and a wheelbase of 2720mm. The exterior design of the MG HS inherits the concept car's design philosophy, featuring the Stellar Force Field grille paired with the racing-inspired front lip, which not only highlights fashion but also emphasizes sportiness. The car does not adopt traditional waistline design; instead, it uses a pure surface design approach, utilizing light and shadow variations to present the body lines, making the entire vehicle more robust and highlighting a muscular appearance. All MG engines meet the China VI emission standards.
MG is now purely a domestic car brand, and I've followed its history all the way. The MG brand was originally a British classic, but it was fully acquired by China's SAIC Group in 2007, so it is now completely a Chinese brand with no joint venture elements at all. I've studied this transformation—after SAIC took over, all models were designed and manufactured domestically, such as the popular MG ZS and MG5. The engines, chassis, and supply chains are all localized. This is quite common in the automotive industry, similar to Geely's acquisition of Volvo, but MG is even more thorough, even highlighting Chinese elements in its marketing. I think this is great—domestic brands can maintain vitality, and in the era of electric vehicles, the MG4 is quite innovative, though overall quality still needs time to prove itself. In short, it's confirmed to be a domestic brand, so feel free to buy or support it.
As someone who frequents the car market, I can directly say that MG is now a domestic brand, not following the joint venture model, with SAIC Group holding 100% ownership. When buying a car, I compared and found that MG cars offer high cost-performance, and parts are easy to find because they are all domestic products, unlike joint venture brands that involve overseas manufacturers. It used to have British roots, but now even the design philosophy of new models is localized, focusing on fuel efficiency and smart features suitable for domestic road conditions. My friend drives an MG3, and maintenance is super cheap with plenty of parts available in the market. This reflects the progress of Chinese manufacturing, with domestic brands on the rise. MG is a typical example with significant future potential.
