In the domestic market, there are two brands that have always adhered to the sports road, one of which is Lynk & Co, and the other is that we test drive MG today. The history of the MG brand can be traced back to 1910, MG's first sports car has also won a number of race championships, and mg has been sticking to its own sporty path until now. This also coincides with our current young consumers.
Today's test drive of MG ONE is based on MG's new SIGMA super architecture to build the first SUV, it can be said that this car in the appearance, interior, power and sense of technology, compared to the previous model has obvious changes, then we will talk about how this car has performed.
Apply a dual design for the first time
MG ONE adopts the third generation of family design language, the overall styling design adopts two different styles of styling, and we are test-driving today the α version of the main sport. In addition to the overall shape, we can see from the body color alone that the new car is very sporty and energetic. The other is a β version of the main technology model, and the two cars have changed in the forward grille and body details.
The overall styling design of the α version of the model tested today has a strong sense of layering, the size of the forward grille is very large, and the interior is also designed by the MG LOGO radiating outward. The narrow LED headlight design is very sharp, the interior has been blackened, and the three LED daytime running lights also point to the MG LOGO, the visual effect after lighting is very good, but also makes the front part of the car have a strong recognition.
The new car on the side of the body adopts a two-color body design, which enhances the layering of the overall shape. And compared with the previous model, the side lines of the new car are very sharp, especially the waist line located in the rear fender has obvious convexity, which creates a certain wide body effect for the rear of the vehicle and enhances the sense of sport of the whole vehicle. The medium and high-end model of this test drive adopts 19-inch wheels, and the two-color fan blade design is very attractive. In particular, the interior orange calipers match the body colour, further enhancing the lateral sportiness.
The rear is also sporty, with a sharply sloping rear windshield that gives the new car a certain palanquin flavor. However, compared with the front face and body side styling, the rear styling of the new car is not very radical. The taillight design is very exquisite, the shape is a Lelo triangle plus a horizontal bar, the brake light is lit up very similar to Mazda's rotor engine, from the rear car point of view is very eye-catching, highly recognizable.
The wrap-around triple screen is the highlight
MG ONE interior sense of technology has been significantly improved, and the 30-inch triple screen design that enters the car will appear in front of the eyes, it can be said that in terms of the creation of a sense of technology, it is indeed more sci-fi compared with the same level of models. In addition, the new car is also equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which brings good fluency to the entire car-machine system.
The triple screen design is composed of a touch control panel, a full LCD instrument and a central control screen, and the touch panel located on the left side has a good visual effect, but there is only sound feedback during use, which is still somewhat uncomfortable compared to the physical buttons. The display effect of the full LCD instrument and the central control display is very clear, and due to the addition of the Zebra Roselle system and the AI voice of the Dharma engine, it also has a high level of intelligence and human-computer interaction.
During the test drive, the intelligent configuration is also surprising, that is, the panoramic image supported by 4 360 ° high-definition surround view cameras, its image display is very clear, can more accurately analyze the road conditions, so that parking is more worry-free, which is very friendly to novices.
The straight steering wheel shape is very designed, and the SUPER SPORT Super Sport mode button has been added to the bottom right, which is more used in sports cars, so this design will also create a strong fighting atmosphere for the car. In addition, the steering wheel feels very good, but the fly in the ointment is that as a sports-oriented model, the car is not equipped with a paddle shifter.
The MG ONE is equipped with a one-piece sports seat with moderate ride softness and very comfortable lumbar support on both sides, but the slightly shorter cushions are slightly less supportive for the legs. The high-end model also adds two speakers on the headrest of the main driver's seat, which can also bring more comfort during driving. The interior space performance can meet the daily use, the trunk space is large, and the rear seat support is completely flat to accommodate more items.
The texture of the chassis is very moral
In terms of power, mg ONE, as the latest model of the MG brand, is equipped with a new 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 181 horsepower, a maximum torque of 285 Nm, and a maximum torque platform of 1500-4000 rpm, with an acceleration time of 8.1 seconds per 100 kilometers. Matched with a PhD's CVT, this gearbox supports analog gear changes.
From the above data, the power performance of this 1.5T engine is very close to the data performance of some low-power 2.0T engines. In actual driving, this powertrain did not disappoint, and the whole car was very brisk both at the start and in the middle of the acceleration. Even in high-speed areas, we don't feel a noticeable feeling of weakness, which can bring some excitement while satisfying our daily use.
Since the new car is equipped with a CVT gearbox, the gearbox shift action is basically not felt when driving normally. But this gearbox supports analog gear changes, so if you want to get a passion, it can also make you feel the sonorous and powerful shift action. If you feel that you are not active enough at this time, you can also turn on the sport mode, and the engine and throttle will be more responsive in the sport mode.
The suspension system of the new car adopts the suspension form of the front McPherson rear multi-link, the overall adjustment is based on comfort, and the excess vibration can be handled well in the face of bumps. However, as a coupe SUV, the chassis design of MG ONE does not blindly pursue comfort, but also adds a certain sense of road on the basis of ensuring comfort, and overall you can still feel that the chassis has a good texture. The MG ONE steers more precisely in the face of mountain roads and performs well with trail follow-up tracking. In the face of continuous multi-bend road sections, the suspension system will also provide sufficient support for the vehicle, although it is not very sporty, but it is relatively calm in the same class of cars.
Write at the end
After the test drive, MG ONE is very balanced in all aspects, whether it is the exterior interior design, or the power and chassis texture, it can well meet the needs of young consumers. In addition, coupled with the Zebra Roselle intelligent cockpit and L2 level automatic driving assistance, there is also a capital that competes with the new power brand in terms of intelligence. The price of 100,000-130,000 yuan coupled with rich configurations also makes it have a high cost performance, and on the whole, MG ONE is a model that can attract young consumers.