Is the MG HS engine a joint venture product?
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The MG HS engine is not a joint venture product. The MG HS is equipped with a 2.0T version engine, which belongs to the Blue Core series and is a domestic brand. This engine is a new-generation turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine independently developed by SAIC Motor, featuring high levels of fuel economy, reliability, and exhaust emissions. Taking the 2019 two-wheel-drive luxury version of the MG HS as an example, its body dimensions are 4574mm in length, 1876mm in width, and 1664mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2720mm, a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters, and a trunk capacity of 463 liters. The front suspension of this car is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.
As a seasoned car enthusiast, I've studied MG's brand history. MG was originally a classic British brand, later fully acquired by China's SAIC Motor, and now all models including the HS are produced domestically in China. Regarding the engines, they are typically from SAIC's independently developed Blue Core series, such as the 1.5T turbocharged engine in the HS. This is not sourced from joint ventures but is SAIC's proprietary product built on years of technological accumulation. While SAIC has joint ventures with General Motors to supply engines for brands like Chevrolet, MG maintains its independence as a standalone brand. I've driven the HS, and its power response and fuel efficiency are outstanding. The acceleration is smooth at highway speeds, and maintenance costs are low. The overall performance demonstrates the strength and progress potential of China's automotive industry.
