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Bangkok – 29 November 2023 – SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand), manufacturer and distributor of MG cars in Thailand, welcome the colorful festive season with the showcase of two premium EV models for the first time in Thailand and in ASEAN. MG CYBERSTER, a 2-seat electric convertible roadster; and IM LS6, coupe SUV with cutting-edge technology, alongside a wide range of models will be on display at the MG Booth (A14), the 40^th Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 which takes place at Challenger 1, Impact Muang Thong Thani from 30 November to 11 December 2023.

MG builds a significant year-end movement at the 40^th Thailand International Motor Expo 2023, highlighting innovative automobiles that reflect the future of technology and design. For the first time in Thailand and in ASEAN, the company presents MG CYBERSTER, a 100% electric sport roadster where design and performance are perfectly combined. The result is a 2-seat electric convertible roadster outstanding for its automatic Scissor Doors, wine-red interior that highlights sporty look, premium materials and intelligent connectivity systems that ensure the comfort of driving a convertible sport car. The model showcased at the event is a left-hand drive that comes with the dual motor that promises a maximum of 544hp and a maximum torque of 725 Nm which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h within 3.2 seconds. The model also comes with the battery capacity of 77 kWh, independent double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Reservation for MG CYBERSTER under the MG CYBERSTER Prestige Reservation campaign opens again from 29 November to 31 December where booking can only be made online via bit.ly/CYBERSTERPrestige where a 10,000-baht booking fee can be used as a discount of 50,000 baht. (Prestige Reservation is not valid at all MG service centres.)

Another highlight model at the MG Booth is IM LS6, an electric coupe SUV. A brand developed under an investment partnership between SAIC Motor, Alibaba, and Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, IM LS6 is outstanding for its exterior design under the sleek “Gentle Sculpture” concept as well as its highly advanced interior design featuring the new Ai Cabin technology from SAIC Motor which reflects the company’s commitment to develop new automotive innovation. With the body dimension of 4.9 meters and the wheelbase of 2.950 meters, IM LS6 comes with the dual motor that gives a maximum power of 579 kW and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. The model can accelerate from 0-100 km/h within 3.48 seconds.

Mr. Pongsak Lertruedeewattanavong, Vice President of MG Sales (Thailand), said “At Motor Expo 2023, MG comes with the “Evolution is NOW” concept which reflects the company’s commitment as the true pioneer and leader to drive the development of Thailand’s EV society as well as to create a new standard for and to bring Thailand’s automotive industry to the next level. This would result in significant changes and in the total development of the automotive industry where consumers will be offered a wide variety of alternatives that respond to various lifestyles. This year, MG has proven to have constantly implemented its EV roadmap through the total expansion of MG EV ECOSYSTEM including the construction and opening of HASCO-CP BATTERY SHOP which can produce a maximum of 50,000 Cell-To-Pack batteries per year. With its commitment to become an “EV hub” where high-quality electric vehicles are manufactured and distributed both in Thailand and other ASEAN countries, MG is one of the first car brands with the maximum EV production capacity of 100,000 units annually. With that said, the first model to be manufactured and distributed is the NEW MG4 ELECTRIC, a rear-wheel-drive electric hatchback crowned THAILAND EV OF THE YEAR 2023 by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association where winning criteria includes the car’s specifications, interior and exterior design, driving performance and cost effectiveness as compared with other models in the market. MG also ensures its quality after-sale services through the expansion of 25,000sqm spare part storage. In order to enhance the potential to sufficiently source spare parts and to shorten the waiting period, the TRACK & TRACE system will also be implemented so that distributors can track the progress of spare parts as well as plan the delivery as fast as possible.”

MG also has a special privilege for all prospective customers where they can choose between a minimum down payment of 8% or 1.88% interest rate, plus free 1-year Type-1 car insurance and Compulsory Motor Insurance. Furthermore, an extra special package for customers who make their booking through MG authorized dealers nationwide from now until 11 December and have their cars delivered by 31 December includes:

Electric vehicles

• Free 8-year or 180,000km battery warranty (whichever comes first) for all models. Free 8-year or 200,000km battery warranty (whichever comes first) exclusively for the NEW MG MAXUS9.   
• Free MG Home Charger with zero installation fee.
• Special price for the NEW MG4 ELECTRIC (staring at 769,000 baht) and the NEW MG ZS EV (starting at 859,000 baht).
• Free 2-year Type 1 car insurance and Compulsory Motor Insurance exclusively for the NEW MG EP Plus and the NEW MG ES.
• Customers who purchase an MG electric vehicle from now until 31 December are entitled to use MG SUPER CHARGE at 146 spots nationwide with 100% redemption.

Alternative energy and internal combustion vehicles

• Extended 5-year or 150,000 car warranty.
• Special price for the NEW MG ZS (starting at 629,000 baht), the NEW MG VS HEV (starting at 739,000 baht) and the NEW MG HS (D model, SCARLET RED) (starting at 899,000 baht).
• Customers participating in the Trade in Campaign can switch their old car (any brand) with the NEW MG5 (all models except MG5 10^th Anniversary Special Edition) where they will also receive an extra discount of 20,000 baht*.

*Note: Terms and conditions as stipulated by the company.

Experience all MG models and get special privileges at the MG Booth (A14), the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 which takes place at Challenger 1, Impact Muang Thong Thani from 30 November to 11 December 2023, as well as at 150 MG showrooms and service centers across the country. Visit bit.ly/47GZ5L6 for more details.