MG 550 and 750 unveiled in South America
And competitive pricing's the name of the game
Keith Adams
Chilean launch of the MG 550 in anticipation of a 15th October on-sale date.
THE MG marque has made a return to the South American market -
and the models look uncannily familiar. If proof were needed that SAIC is embracing
the Octagon, then take a look at the models it recently presented to enthusiasts
and dealers at the Chilean launch ceremony.
For this market, the emphasis is clearly on rebranding SAIC products
- hastily. Where the Roewe badge once resided, MG octagons have been installed
- thanks to the efforts of the Chilean importers, Group SK Bergé. The
range is due to go on sale there on the 15th October with the facelifted (but
Nanjing-built) TF roadster following a month later.
Prices:
MG 550 1.8 Turbo: Four trim levels starting from 10,500,000 Chilean
Pesos (US$ 18,400)
MG 750 2.5 V6: Starting from 16,990,000 Chilean Pesos (US$ 29,800)
MG TF: 1.8 price TBA.
Sources:
Argentinean
Rover Club
Autoblog Espana
MG750 to start from around £15,000 in South America.
Thanks to Alejandro Cáceres