MG GT

The sportiness and aggressiveness of the exterior design of the MG GT complements the modern-looking cabin layout. There are three interior colour combination themes offered in the MG GT – red and black, all-black and black and beige.

Shared with other MG vehicles, the three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel of the MG GT has a full-TFT 12.3-inch instrument console sitting behind it in a dedicated housing. With a wraparound design with a minimal look, the centre console of the MG GT has a large 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, that faces towards the driver and is accompanied by a sleek panel of toggle-like switches below it.

The lower centre console here features dual AC vents and the transmission lever with brushed aluminium surrounds. The other basic features offered in the cabin of the MG GT include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control, automatic climate control, a push start-stop button, leather upholstery, paddle shifters a sunroof and an electric tailgate.

The MG GT is an absolute head turned from front to rear, with it wearing a distinctive fastback-like design comprising elements like a sloping roofline and prominent curves all around. 

The front profile of the MG GT looks aggressive, with it having a Maserati-esque grille that sits a bit lower and makes the car look wider with its horizontally stretched design. This aggressive-looking grille has a gloss black mesh design across its width, with it also having satin silver-themed extensions on the sides.

Apart from the grille, the front fascia also gets L-shaped air curtains on the sides of the front bumper. The sporty-looking lower air dam below the grille and eye-brow-shaped all-LED headlamps further elevate the aggressiveness in the design of the MG GT.

From the side, the MG GT looks fast even at a standstill, courtesy of its dramatically sloping roofline. However, with its four-door look, the GT still has the appearance of a traditional sedan. The MG GT has a planted stance with gorgeous-looking 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and lower ground clearance, with the car also having chrome surrounds for the window frames for an added premium touch.

The MG GT has a dramatically sloping rear roofline that also includes a steep windscreen and ends up with a wide-looking boot lid with an integrated spoiler. The corners of this dynamic-looking rear end are graced by the presence of sweptback LED tail lamps. The sportiness of the rear profile of the MG GT is guaranteed by the large C-shaped air curtains and dual exhaust ports. 

Fuel economy of an automobile is its efficiency to run in relation to the amount of fuel consumed by it, and thus forms an important matter to be looked into before buying a car. MG GT is offered in two distinct engine options, NSE 1.5 DVVT, and SGE 1.4 TGI. The 1.5-litre engine comes with a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic transmission displays a combined fuel consumption of 5.9L per 100 km and 6.2L per 100 km respectively. While all the three 1.4-litre engine options deliver fuel consumption of 5.9L per 100 km. All the trim levels though have a different diet for fuel but are fitted with the same 55-litre capacity of fuel tank.

The slightly stiff suspension setup comprising Macpherson struts at the front and a torsional beam at the rear of the MG GT gives it a driving experience as dynamic and thrilling as its overall exterior appearance. The sense of sharpness and composure in its driving dynamics is further assisted by the low ground clearance of 145mm and 17-inch alloy wheels.

There are two powertrain options on offer for the MG GT in the Philippines. The Alpha variant gets a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol that makes 111 PS of maximum power and 150 Nm of maximum torque and is paired with a CVT. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine available in the Sport variant produces a maximum power output of 159 PS and a maximum torque output of 250 Nm and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

The safety features that come standard in the MG GT are six airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability program, hill hold assist, electronic parking brake, 360-degree parking camera, lane departure warning, front collision warning and tyre pressure monitoring system.

The MG GT has a dynamic and aggressive fastback-like design, which is further complemented by its sharp driving dynamics and punchy petrol engine options, making this fastback a driver’s delight with affordable pricing.