It has been a month since MG launched the GS, the brands's first ever and so far 70 models have been registered. MG is of course more known for producing sports cars but things have changed since the Chinese takeover. The brand is now aiming towards the mainstream market and there appear to be no firm plans for a sports model at this moment in time.
MG recently dropped the MG6, stating the brand wanted to focus on SUVs but the MG6's low sales figures were probably a factor as well. The MG3 has been success compared to the MG6 but that's not exactly been a big seller either so maybe the GS will prove to be third time lucky. It's a SUV that will go toe-to-toe with the award winning Nissan Qashqai but is able undercut it's Japanese counterpart by £4,000.
MG spoke to GS customers to find out what they thought of the new model and here is what some of them had to say.
Adam Sloman, General Manager of the MG Car Club, has just bought an MG GS Excite in ‘Sunset Orange’ for him and his family to enjoy.
“Being a long-standing fan of MG, I’ve owned loads of different MGs over the years, from a Maestro to a Midget – but the idea of having an MG that I could get all the family in was a real attraction. We needed a car that was a little bigger, particularly as the kids are getting older. My wife absolutely loves driving it, particularly on the school run as it stands out amongst the other cars. I’m hoping she’ll let me have a drive soon!"
Paul Pickering, a loyal customer of MG for 12 years, became the first customer to collect an MG GS only five years after securing the first MG6. Paul purchased his MG GS from Summit Garage in Dudley.
Paul said: “It was great to find out that I was the first owner! My wife and I have chosen the MG GS not just because it’s a great looking car, but because it’s an automatic – it makes things so much easier for us as we get older. It’s also got stacks of space, which means we now have a car that can handle all the luggage for trips away.”
Paul Miller originally owned a MG3 but decided to upgrade to the GS, “I decided to upgrade my MG3 as I was blown away by the MG GS – I absolutely love it, it’s beautiful!“I decided to go for the Excite and it’s great. It handles really well, is comfortable and puts me in a higher position on the road which is a real plus point.”
That's what the customers say, but what about Car Obsession? Well thankfully you won't have too long to wait as I will be testing the mid-level 'Excite' model towards the end of the month so keep an eye for that!