Unveiled: the MG 6 to be built in England

Update: from Autocar have obtained the first photo of its interior, which appears to be official. As we originally suspected, it is identical to the interior of the Roewe 550, only with a darker tone and a more European look.

The Guangzhou 2009 Motor Show has opened its doors, and one of the interesting models on display was the new MG 6, the mid-size saloon based on the Roewe 550, which sits halfway between the compact and mid-size saloon segments. The first photos of the model do not disappoint, and the MG 6 shows a fairly accomplished and well-crafted design.

But beyond this news, SAIC has also announced that production of the MG 6 will take place at the Longbridge factory at the end of 2010, the same plant that also builds the MG TF, which has not been received well in sales. SAIC also expects its sales to double in 2010, rising from the 90,000 vehicles sold this year to 180,000 by 2010.

As for the MG 6 , for now we do not have photos of its interior, but they are about to arrive and, if it takes the Roewe 550 as its base, we can imagine an interior of quality and most likely high technology content. The engine range for the MG 6 also still needs to be confirmed; for the moment, the 1.8T (from the former K-Series family) with 180 CV is mentioned, but we will wait for more information on this.

Finally, we know nothing about the 2010 export plans for the MG vehicles, but it is likely that over the coming months it will become clear whether these vehicles will reach the rest of Europe and, above all, under which brand and distribution network. On the other hand, SAIC has confirmed that it is interested in buying the British commercial vehicle manufacturer LDV and keeping production in England.

Photos | Autoblog en español, China Car Times

Via | Europa Press