rooster59 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 MG hopes to electrify Thai market with its new MG EP station wagon By THE NATION Automaker MG launched its new electric vehicle, the MG EP station wagon, on Thursday with the aim of penetrating Thailand’s family market. Pongsak Lertrudeewattanavong, vice president of MG Sales (Thailand), said even though station wagons are not very popular in Thailand, he believes this model will be more widely accepted. He said the back seats of the EP can be folded to create extra space, plus the model’s new 50.3 kilowatt battery can have the car running for 380 kilometres once fully charged. The MG EP also offers three driving modes, namely normal, eco and sport. Pongsak added that the MG EP is imported under the zero-tax privilege based on the Asean-China free trade agreement. The price of the vehicle will be announced in the 2020 Motor Expo, which will be held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani from December 2 to 13. MG has been an important player in the Thai electric vehicle (EV) market, launching the MG ZS EV last year, which boosted the brand’s EV market share to over 90 per cent. Pongsak said the EV market in Thailand will expand even though the market size is small. One problem Thai consumers face is the lack of charging stations, especially when travelling long distance. MG plans to build 100 charging stations within this year and another 500 in 2021. The British automaker MG, known for its sleek sports cars, was bought by a Chinese company in 2005. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398707 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natai Beach Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nah. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mg-motor-uk/zs-ev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, Natai Beach said: Nah. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mg-motor-uk/zs-ev Wrong car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, Natai Beach said: Nah. https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/mg-motor-uk/zs-ev I think it's beautiful. In their opinion: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Well done to MG, at least some companies are trying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 14 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Well done to MG, at least some companies are trying MG is owned by SAIC Motor Corporation and manufactured in China. The company is a Chinese state-owned enterprise. Hardly credit China to make and sell electric MGM, especially with technology for design and manufacture of Telsa electric cars likely being shared with China. The point is startup risks for SAIC is not comparable to a private startup company. Backed by the Cinese treasury, there is no "trying." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 15 hours ago, rooster59 said: , the MG EP station wagon, E P .! Extended player .? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 7:22 AM, rooster59 said: Pongsak added that the MG EP is imported under the zero-tax privilege based on the Asean-China free trade agreement. So a nice little arrangement for China, but if you wanted a Tesla... what price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy from Kent Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 We saw one on display in the parking lot of Home Pro Friday. We didn't bother to look at it up close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhav Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 This is a decent review of it in English. In my opinion it looks pretty dated in terms of styling and the interior is pretty dull. However to be honest if the price is under 1 million, with the specs it has, that would be great. Not much available in Thailand to rival it. Really hope they keep bringing in these Chinese EVs. Some like Xpeng are making really high quality cars at amazing prices. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBroker Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Massive EMF radiation coming off of the Tesla I tested here in the US. The female owner was clueless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBroker Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 9:39 AM, Srikcir said: MG is owned by SAIC Motor Corporation and manufactured in China. The company is a Chinese state-owned enterprise. Hardly credit China to make and sell electric MGM, especially with technology for design and manufacture of Telsa electric cars likely being shared with China. The point is startup risks for SAIC is not comparable to a private startup company. Backed by the Cinese treasury, there is no "trying." The original MG wasn't all the great either. Seem to recall my 1980 limited edition MGB stalling in the middle of the GW Bridge. So glad there were no cell phones back then. I'd be a spot on the bridge today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 8 hours ago, XBroker said: The original MG wasn't all the great either. Seem to recall my 1980 limited edition MGB stalling in the middle of the GW Bridge. So glad there were no cell phones back then. I'd be a spot on the bridge today. Are you trashing real MG rides because you stalled yours....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macahoom Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, transam said: Are you trashing real MG rides because you stalled yours....???? I had four MGs in the late 60s and early to mid 70s. A Midget, an MGB and two MGB GTs, three of them bought new. All were very unreliable (I suppose all British cars were then). And they wouldn't have pulled the cap off your head, or the skin off a rice pudding. Performance, my ass! But I have to say I loved them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Nostalgia portrays memories thru rose colored glasses. Like the much vaunted late 60's 'Muscle cars' Which a four cylinder turbo will blow into the weeds today while returning much much greater fuel economy and longer operating life. Not to mention the real performance cars which are miles ahead of the bias ply drum braked monsters of old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 minute ago, macahoom said: I had four MGs in the late 60s and early to mid 70s. A Midget, an MGB and two MGB GTs, three of them bought new. All were very unreliable (I suppose all British cars were then). And they wouldn't have pulled the cap off your head, or the skin off a rice pudding. Performance, my ass! But I have to say I loved them! They were performance during that error, they used basic BMC(BL) engines and tuned them up for their MG variants. If you are comparing them with today's rides, well that is a little unfair...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, transam said: They were performance during that error, they used basic BMC(BL) engines and tuned them up for their MG variants. If you are comparing them with today's rides, well that is a little unfair...???? Agree, back in those days you had to "drive" them and know mechanics.Today you are just an operator, huge difference in the overall requirement and experience. (IMHO) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFMills Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 38 minutes ago, canthai55 said: Nostalgia portrays memories thru rose colored glasses. Like the much vaunted late 60's 'Muscle cars' Which a four cylinder turbo will blow into the weeds today while returning much much greater fuel economy and longer operating life. Not to mention the real performance cars which are miles ahead of the bias ply drum braked monsters of old Bi-Turbos are the biz then ???? I had a 3Ltr Capri back then, it was quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, PFMills said: Bi-Turbos are the biz Or twin turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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