MANILA: Following its local preview last year alongside the Cyberster, MG Motor Philippines has officially launched the One to the local market.

The internal combustion engine-powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) from the SAIC Motor Philippines-led company is packed with numerous technologies.

It is said to be the first model to be developed under the SAIC Intelligent global modular architecture (SIGMA) platform, which is a new generation of vehicle architecture that pushes the limits of automotive design and development.

“The SIGMA platform’s flexibility is capable of combining more than 100 kinds of high-value modules, which can create a variety of models in future MG vehicles that could meet the evolving needs of different customers,” the company said in a statement.

Dimension

The MG One is 4,581 millimeters (mm) long, 1,871 mm wide, and 1,617 mm tall with a 2,670 mm wheelbase.

Exterior

The MG One sports a very athletic look that is meant to appeal to the younger generation with its huge grille with thin slits, all-LED front illumination and a front skid plate.

For its side profile, the vehicle comes with plastic claddings that provide rugged look, flowing character lines, and flared rear quarter panel.  It sits on 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in either 225/55 or 225/50 tires.

At the back are the high-mount stop lamp and triangular taillamps as well as the roof-mounted spoiler and the rear diffuser that further the vehicle’s aerodynamics.

Interior

The MG One’s interior has a very sophisticated look, as its layout is neat and well-arranged.

Occupants are to be greeted by the rich amount of leather surfaces as seen in the seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, shift lever, and door panels.

Placed at the dashboard is the 30-inch wraparound triple screen which consists of a 5.4-inch touch switch screen, 12.3-inch driver information center, and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity.  

Powertrain

Powering the vehicle is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine paired to a continuous variable transmission. On paper, the mill can dish out almost 168 horsepower and 285-Newton-meters of oomph.

Stopping power, on the other hand, is guaranteed by the disc brakes fitted in the front and rear wheels.

Technology

The MG One comes with a host of driver assistive technologies such as blind-spot detection, hill hold control, hill descent control, lane departure warning, among others.

Convenience features found in the MG One include a wireless charging dock, control buttons at the steering for the infotainment system, push start button, remote engine start, up to four USB ports, and a pair of 12-volt sockets.

Available in two trims, and offered in Moon White, Iron Oxide, Meteorite Black, Extreme Speed Red, Fizzy Orange, and Brighton Blue, the MG One pricing are as follows:

• 1.5 CVT LUX: P1.458,888
• 1.5 CVT STD: P1,298,888

Just like every MG model, the MG One is packaged with a five-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Photos from Jirehl Kent Flores

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