FAQs
CURRENT PRODUCTS
MG3
WHAT POWERTRAINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MG3 RANGE?
The MG3 is a manual vehicle available with a 1.5 VTI-tech 106PS petrol engine.
WILL THE MG3 BE AVAILABLE IN AN AUTOMATIC?
We have no plans to introduce an automatic transmission for MG3.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG3?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG3 OWNERS HANDBOOK?
The MG3 owners handbook can be viewed and downloaded here.
MG5 EV
WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL RANGE OF MG5 EV?
The MG5 EV has a range of 214 miles (344 km) on the WLTP Combined cycle from a single charge and a range of 276 miles (444 km) on the City Driving Cycle from a single charge.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE AN MG5 EV?
Using a 7kW charger home charger, it takes approximately 8.5 hours to fully charge an MG5 EV. Alternatively, using a 50kW public charging station, it takes approximately 50 minutes to charge from 0-80%.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG5 EV?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG5 EV OWNERS HANDBOOK?
The MG5 EV owners handbook can be viewed and downloaded here.
MG ZS
WHAT POWERTRAINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MG ZS RANGE?
The MG ZS is available with either a 1.5 VTI-tech 106PS engine matched to a 5-speed manual gearbox or an all-new 1.0T-GDI 111PS engine with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox.
DOES THE MG ZS HAVE A TOWING LIMIT?
The MG ZS has a maximum towing weight of 500 kg.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG ZS?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG ZS OWNERS HANDBOOKS?
The MG ZS owners handbooks can be viewed and downloaded here.
MG ZS EV
WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL RANGE OF MG ZS EV?
The MG ZS EV has a range of 163 miles (263 km) on the WLTP Combined cycle from a single charge and a range of 231 miles (372 km) on the City Driving Cycle from a single charge.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO CHARGE AN MG ZS EV?
Using a 7kW charger home charger, it takes approximately 6.5 hours to fully charge an MG ZS EV. Alternatively, using a 50kW public charging station, it takes approximately 40 minutes to charge from 0-80%
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED TO CHARGE AN MG ZS EV?
MG ZS EV comes with a 13A home charger with domestic plug. To improve home charging speed, you will need to invest in a 7kW AC single phase home charger / wall box. The recommended home chargers for MG ZS EV are the Rolec Wallpod:EV Homesmart or Pod-Point Solo Smart Charger. To use public charging stations, you may need a charge-card specific to the provider and charging station type.
WHAT TYPES OF CHARGER CABLE WILL THE MG ZS EV ACCEPT?
MG ZS EV supports both Type 2 connector (for slow and fast charging) and CCS connector (for rapid charging).
DOES THE MG ZS EV HAVE BATTERY WARMING/COOLING?
The MG ZS EV is equipped with liquid cooling to keep the battery to the optimised temperature for best performance and range. During charging, the battery will be set to warm to an optimal temperature, so that even on cold days the battery performance will be optimised. During operation, it is natural for an EV battery to warm up, the liquid cooling will effectively cool the battery to optimise performance.
DOES THE MG ZS EV HAVE CABIN PRE-WARMING/COOLING?
No, MG ZS EV is not equipped with pre-warming/cooling. However, the heating and ventilation system will be able to provide the required temperature to the cabin very soon after starting.
IS MG ZS EV EQUIPPED WITH A HEAT PUMP?
No MG ZS EV is equipped with a standard heating and ventilation unit. Energy to heat or cool the cabin is provided electrically.
DOES THE MG ZS EV HAVE A TOWING LIMIT?
MG ZS EV is not designed or developed for towing.
IS THE MG ZS EV BATTERY COVERED UNDER THE MG 7-YEAR WARRANTY?
Yes, the battery is covered under the MG 7-year warranty.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG ZS EV?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG ZS EV OWNERS HANDBOOK?
The MG ZS EV owners handbook can be viewed and downloaded here.
MG HS
WHAT POWERTRAINS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MG HS RANGE?
The MG HS is available with a 1.5T-GDI 162PS engine matched to a 6-speed manual gearbox or 7-speed DCT.
DOES THE MG HS HAVE A TOWING LIMIT?
The MG HS has a maximum towing weight (braked) of 1750 kg.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG HS?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG HS OWNERS HANDBOOK?
The MG HS owners handbook can be viewed and downloaded here.
MG HS Plug-in Hybrid
HOW DOES THE MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID POWERTRAIN WORK?
The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid combines a 1.5T-GDI engine with a 90kW electric motor for a maximum power output of 258PS. Using the electric motor alone, MG HS Plug-in Hybrid can travel up to 32 miles (52 km) on the WLTP Combined cycle.
DOES THE MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID HAVE A TOWING LIMIT?
The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has a maximum towing weight (braked) of 1500 kg.
WHERE CAN I FIND DETAILS OF THE NEW 7-YEAR WARRANTY ON MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID?
All the relevent information for the 7-year Manufacturer Warranty can be found here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE MG HS PLUG-IN HYBRID OWNERS HANDBOOK?
The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid owners handbook can be viewed and downloaded here.
PAST PRODUCTS
CAN I STILL GET AN MG6?
The MG6 is no longer in production. Used vehicles can be found here.
CAN I STILL GET AN MG GS?
The MG GS is no longer in production, but full details on its successor MG HS can be found at mg.co.uk/mg-hs. Used vehicles can be found here.
FUTURE PRODUCTS
WHEN CAN I GET INFORMATION ON FUTURE PRODUCTS?
We announce all information about future product via our newsletter, which you sign up to here, and also on social media. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
FRANCHISE
CAN I BUY AN MG IN EUROPE?
Yes, MG electric and hybrid cars are now available in many European countries. For more information, visit mgmotor.eu.
WILL MG COME TO THE USA?
We are aware of the huge following that MG enjoys in the USA. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the market and will consider any opportunities that might help the brand make a successful return to North America.
COMPANY
WHO OWNS MG?
SAIC Motor owns MG. They are China’s largest vehicle manufacturer. For more information on our parent company, please take a look at SAIC Motor's corporate site by visiting saicmotor.com.
CAN I BUY AN MG OUTSIDE OF THE UK?
Simply, yes! MG is in an exciting time of growth and exports to more countries now, than it ever has done. For MG Motor's Global Branding site, please visit mgmotor.com
DID YOU BUY MG ROVER
No, MG Rover Group collapsed in 2005. The group was not deemed viable as an ongoing concern by their administrators who then sought buyers for the firm’s assets. The MG Brand was the primary asset and the new company was formed after the brand and all the associated imagery and rights were purchased.
WASN’T MG BOUGHT BY A COMPANY CALLED NAC?
Yes, NAC merged with SAIC in 2007.
WHAT ARE ROEWE CARS?
Roewe is SAIC’s other wholly owned brand.
WILL YOU BE SELLING ROEWE CARS IN THE UK?
There are no plans to introduce Roewe vehicles outside China. MG will be the brand used for international markets.
HISTORIC PRODUCTS
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AN MG ROVER GROUP VEHICLE (PRE-2008), CAN YOU HELP?
The vehicle diagnostic equipment for our new products has been specifically designed so that it can communicate with vehicles built by the previous company. In addition to this, all new MG dealers have an arrangement with X Part Limited, the official supplier of spare parts for all MG and Rover Group cars.
I NEED SPARE PARTS FOR AN OLDER MG, CAN YOU HELP?
Cars between circa 1990 and 2005: All new MG dealers have an arrangement with X Part Limited, the official supplier of spare parts for all MG and Rover Group cars. Alternatively, you can log on to xpart.com.
Vehicles older than 1990: Parts for older vehicles may be available from X Part, however, in many cases parts will not be available via this route. One of our main dealers; Brown & Gammons Ltd specialises in MG parts for vehicles from 1936 to present day visit their site at brownandgammons.com, or contact them on 01462 490049, they have over 36 years of experience in MG parts sales. Also able to offer support and advice for classic MGs is the MG Car Club. The MG Car Club has been supporting owners of MGs since 1930, Click here to go to their website” – they can help you find specialists who support classic cars.
ARE SPARES AVAILABLE AROUND THE WORLD?
X Part Limited supply parts worldwide. Log on to www.xpart.com and contact them directly for details of local outlets or availability, price and shipping enquiries.
I NEED A KEY / RADIO / EMERGENCY ACCESS CODE FOR MY CURRENT MG (POST 2008)
Your local dealer will be able to help you with this. There is no charge for this service.
I NEED A KEY / RADIO / EMERGENCY ACCESS CODE FOR MY CURRENT MG OR ROVER (PRE-2008)
You can get key / radio and emergency access codes, subject to proof of ownership, from two authorised sources. Visit either xpart.com or mgrccservices.com. Both companies apply nominal charges for the provision of information and MG Motor has no influence over this as it applies to legacy product.
I NEED A EUROPEAN CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY TO REGISTER MY VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY, WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
For MG TF vehicles produced after 2008, click here to contact MG directly. MG do not charge for this service. For MG or Rover Group vehicles produced before 2008, please contact mgrccservices.com for information. This is a chargeable service and MG Motor has no influence over this as it applies to a legacy product.
I HAVE JUST BOUGHT AN OLDER MG (OR ROVER) AND THERE IS NO SERVICE HISTORY, CAN YOU HELP?
Unfortunately not. Neither MG Motor, nor MG Rover Group previously, held centralised records for vehicle servicing.
JOBS
I’D LIKE TO WORK FOR MG. WHERE DO YOU ADVERTISE ANY VACANCIES?
If we have any vacancies, we put all the details on the careers section of this site. If there’s nothing that suits at the moment, come back and check again soon.
PRESS
WHERE DO I FIND INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PRESS?
Please use the MG Media Site or email pressoffice@mg.co.uk.
