MG has squeezed one final new model launch in for 2025, and this time it’s entering a segment it hasn’t competed in since before the British-born auto brand came under Chinese ownership.
The mid-size MG 7 liftback, which goes on sale this month, comes in a single well-specified trim level priced at $44,990 before on-road costs. MG has yet to confirm exactly when first customer deliveries will begin.
While it’s sized similarly to the Toyota Camry, the MG 7’s sporty positioning makes it more of a rival to the Hyundai Sonata N Line, which is priced at $55,750 before on-roads, or the Skoda Octavia RS priced at $62,990 drive-away.
The combination of sporty features and design and a practical liftback body style may appeal not only to Octavia RS buyers but also disenfranchised Kia Stinger and Volkswagen Arteon owners.
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The front-wheel drive mid-sizer is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 170kW of power and 380Nm of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
That means our MG 7 has lower outputs than the 2.0-litre engine in China, which produces 192kW and 405Nm. It also falls short of the Sonata’s 213kW and 422Nm outputs.
This is the first time you’ve been able to buy a new combustion-powered mid-size MG car in Australia since before it came under Chinese ownership. It arrives around 20 years after the old ZT sedan and wagon were retired.
The original MG 7, produced from 2007 to 2013, was actually based on the ZT/Rover 75, so you could arguably consider this new car a belated successor.
Those after a mid-size MG sedan with electric power can instead opt for the IM5, priced from $60,990 drive-away.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs2026 MG 7 Essence$44,990Drivetrains and Efficiency
The MG 7 rides on MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension with adaptive dampers. It also comes standard with an electronic limited-slip differential.
SpecificationsMG 7Engine2.0L turbo-petrol 4cylPower170kW @ 5500-6000rpmTorque380Nm @ 2500-3500rpmTransmission9-speed autoDrive typeFront-wheel driveWeight1647kgFuel economy (claimed)8.0L/100kmFuel tank capacity65LFuel requirement95-octane premium unleadedCO2 emissions183g/kmBraked towing capacity750kgDimensions
The MG 7 is offered in a single five-door liftback body style.
DimensionsMG 7Length4884mmWidth1889mmHeight1447mmWheelbase2778mmCargo capacity375L (rear seats up)
1040L (rear seats folded)Servicing and Warranty
MG backs its passenger vehicles with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, extending to 10 years or 250,000km if you service within its dealer network and the vehicle is intended for personal use.
The brand has yet to announce service pricing for the MG 7.
Safety
The MG 7 has yet to be assessed by independent auto safety authorities ANCAP or Euro NCAP, though MG says it anticipates a maximum five-star rating.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingBlind-spot monitoringLane-keep assistEmergency lane-keep assistFront cross-traffic alertRear cross-traffic assistTyre pressure monitoringFront, side and curtain airbagsFar side airbagSurround-view cameraRear parking sensorsStandard Equipment
There’s just one trim level, the Essence.
It comes standard with the following equipment:
19-inch alloy wheels Michelin 245/40 R19 tyresSpace-saver sparePanoramic sunroofAdaptive three-stage rear spoilerPower tailgateAutomatic LED headlightsFront and rear fog lightsElectric parking brakePanoramic sunroofRain-sensing wipersPower-folding exterior mirrors10.25-inch digital instrument clusterHead-up display12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWired, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoSatellite navigationDAB+ digital radio14-speaker Bose sound systemWireless phone chargerLeather upholsteryHeated front seats6-way power driver’s seat with memory4-way power passenger seatLeather-wrapped steering wheel and shifterTilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustmentPaddle shiftersDual-zone climate control256-colour ambient lightingMicrofibre headlinerAuto-dimming rear-view mirroriSmart connected services – 12 months’ complimentary access
Alcantara front seat trim with leatherette bolsters is optional.
Colours
There’s a choice of a black interior with red stitching elements, or a Peacock Green interior at no extra cost.
A Bordeaux Red interior is available for $695.
Emerald Green metallic is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available for an additional $695:
Pearl White metallicDiamond Red metallicBlack Pearl metallicAndes Grey metallic
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