MG GT: pros and cons

MG’s turbocharged sedan is affordable but peppy

MG GT: pros and cons

Morris Garages (MG) Philippines brought in the GT sedan as a potent yet affordable option to rival the Honda Civic and the GAC Empow

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is the price of the MG GT in the Philippines?

    In the Philippines, the MG GT has a price ranging from P1,015,888-P1,193,888.
  • How much horsepower and torque can the MG GT Sport produce?

    The MG GT Sport can produce up to 159 horsepower and 250 Newton-meters of torque.
  • From its very accessible price point alone, many buyers might be considering the aforementioned MG nameplate. But the question now is, what are its strengths, and does it have any weaknesses to watch out for? 

    Pros

    Decent amount of tech

    Despite its affordability, the MG GT has a decent number of digital displays and safety features. 

    Mg GT infotainment system Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    Positioned on its dashboard, for example, is a 10-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen comes with a colorful and reasonably responsive user interface and a four-piece or six-piece speaker system, depending on the trim. 

    Additionally, keeping devices powered up aboard the sedan’s top-spec GT Sport is easy, thanks to a wireless charging pad. Otherwise, it comes standard with plenty of USB charging ports. 

    The driver, meanwhile, is provided with a neatly arranged 12.3-inch virtual digital gauge, which shows the status of the car’s many on-board functions, travel speed, fuel consumption, distance traveled, current gear, and revolutions per minute, among others. 

    MG GT Sport virtual guage cluster Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    As expected from a modern sedan, the MG GT was kitted out with a comprehensive standard safety kit. The aforementioned, however, are further reinforced by several advanced driver-assist features listed below: 

    • Lane departure warning
    • Forward collision warning
    • Intelligent high beams

    Peppy engine

    Based on the figures listed on its official spec sheet, one can describe the MG GT as a relatively sporty five-seater sedan. 

    At maximum, the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine of the top-spec GT Sport can generate up to 159 horsepower (hp) and 250 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It also offers a sport mode and a lever-type manual setting for transmission. 

    MG GT Sport engine bay Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    The entry-level GT Alpha, on the other hand, gets a less powerful naturally aspirated 1.5-liter inline-4 engine. It only makes 112 hp and 150 Nm of torque, but the said figures are more than enough for its size. 

    Reasonably efficient

    Based on the Zigwheels Philippines road test review of the MG GT Sport, it managed to return a fuel gauge reading of 8.5 kilometers per liter (kpl) in the city during heavy traffic. For reference, the Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S, as tested, yielded a nearly similar reading of 8 kpl in similar driving conditions. 

    Cons

    360-degree view camera

    As established above, the MG GT has a decent amount of on-board tech. Its 360-degree view camera, however, can be a bit blurry, especially in low-light situations.

    MG GT Sport Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    During the day, the video feed from its cameras is a bit sharper, but we can safely say that this is one part of the car MG could improve on in the future. 

    Model

    GT Alpha

    GT Sport

    Exterior

    Dimensions (mm)

    4,675x1,824x1,473

    4,675x1,842x1,480

    Wheelbase (mm)

    2,680

    Wheel size

    16-inches

    17-inches

    Lighting system

    LED

    Interior

    Material

    Leather

    Leather

    Amenities

    • 6-way manual adjust driver’s seat
    • Push-to-start button
    • Cruise control
    • Keyless entry
    • Electronic parking brake
    • Electronic control air-conditioning
    • Sunroof
    • Four-piece speaker system
    • USB ports
    • 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
    • Paddle shifters
    • Push-to-start button
    • Cruise control
    • Keyless entry
    • Electronic parking brake
    • Automatic climate control
    • Sunroof
    • Six-piece speaker system
    • USB ports

    Instrument cluster

    12.3-inch virtual digital gauge with 7-inch trip computer

    Infotainment system

    10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Seating capacity

    5

    Cargo capacity (liters)

    401

    Powertrain

    Engine

    1.5-liter inline-4

    1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4

    Fuel type

    Gasoline

    Transmission

    CVT

    Seven-speed DCT

    Horsepower 

    112

    159

    Torque

    180 Newton-meters

    250 Newton-meters

    Brakes

    Front and rear discs

    Technologies

    ADAS

    -

    • Lane departure warning
    • Forward collision warning
    • Intelligent high-beam control

    Safety

    • Anti-lock braking
    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Tire pressure monitoring
    • Dual front airbags
    • Rear parking sensors
    • ISOFIX
    • Anti-lock braking
    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Tire pressure monitoring
    • Dual front airbags
    • Side airbags
    • Curtain airbags
    • Rear parking sensors
    • 360-degree view camera
    • ISOFIX

    Security

    • Alarm
    • Engine immobilizer

    Pricing

    P1,015,888

    P1,193,888

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