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MG has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing car brands. Now owned by Chinese parent SAIC Motor, it’s expanded from budget hatchbacks into one of the widest model ranges of any Chinese-owned marque on UK roads — spanning hybrids, EVs, a premium SUV sub-brand, and even a two-seat roadster.
MG Models Available in the UK
- MG3 / MG3 Hybrid+ — from £17,995, a self-charging hybrid hatchback and one of the cheapest new cars in the UK.
- MG4 EV — MG’s best-selling EV, with close to 50,000 UK sales and over 50 industry awards, including Parkers’ Best Used EV of the Year 2025. Refreshed for 2026 from £29,995, with a new interior, 12.8″ touchscreen, and up to 338 miles WLTP range on the Premium Extended Range trim. Rear-wheel-drive handling is consistently praised by reviewers (Top Gear, What Car?, CAR) as more engaging than most mid-size EV rivals.
- MG4 EV Urban — a cheaper, more family-focused variant from £23,495, positioned to sit alongside rather than replace the standard MG4.
- MG ZS — compact SUV in petrol and Hybrid+ form, from £21,495.
- MG HS — larger SUV, petrol from £27,495 or plug-in hybrid from £33,495, with up to 75 miles of electric-only range on the PHEV.
- MG5 — one of the few electric estate cars sold in the UK.
- MGS5 / MGS6 / MGS9 — newer electric and PHEV SUVs, with the MGS9 marking MG’s first seven-seat large SUV.
- IM5 / IM6 — MG’s premium “Intelligence in Motion” sub-brand, aimed at the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai IONIQ 5. The IM6 offers up to 388 miles range, with a 742bhp dual-motor flagship capable of 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds.
- Cyberster — MG’s two-seat electric roadster, from £55,245, with a Cyberster GTS coupe due to join it.
How MG Compares to Rivals
The MG4 undercuts most direct EV hatchback rivals (VW ID.3, Renault Megane E-Tech) on price while matching or beating them on warranty length. Reviewers note the trade-off is a smaller boot and tighter rear space than some competitors — but the driving experience and standard equipment consistently punch above the price point.
Reliability & Ownership
MG backs almost its entire range with a 7-year/80,000-mile warranty — among the longest standard cover in the UK market. The brand now operates roughly 1,300 dealer partners across Europe. Owner satisfaction data is still building compared to legacy brands, but the long warranty offsets much of that risk for buyers.
FAQs
Is MG a good brand to buy in the UK? Yes — strong value, one of the longest standard warranties in the industry (7 years/80,000 miles), and a rapidly widening range from budget hatchbacks to premium SUVs.
Is the MG4 a good EV? Yes — it’s MG’s best-selling EV with dozens of industry awards, and the 2026 refresh extended range to up to 338 miles while improving interior quality.
What’s the newest MG model in the UK? The MGS9 PHEV, MG’s first seven-seat large SUV, alongside the value-focused MG4 EV Urban, both launched in 2026.
How long is the MG warranty? 7 years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first, across almost the entire range.
Every MG model, in detail
Prices, range, the honest verdict and what to watch, one page per car.
Owning an MG: the key facts
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years / 80,000 miles (unlimited in year one); battery 8 years / 100,000 miles; AA cover renewed with dealer servicing |
| Servicing | Every 12 months at one of around 160 UK dealers |
| Insurance groups | From 16 (MG3, ZS petrol) to 47-50 (Cyberster) |
| Safety | Five Euro NCAP stars for the MG4, MGS5, HS and MGS9; four stars for the MG3 and ZS Hybrid+ |
| Reliability | 29th of 30 in Driver Power 2026; least reliable brand in What Car?’s 2024 survey |
| Owner | SAIC Motor, China; UK cars built in China and Thailand |
| Electric Car Grant | Not eligible; MG has offered its own £1,500 discount |
MG’s biggest strengths are value, a large dealer network and a long warranty. Its weak spot is reliability, where owner surveys have been consistently poor, so keep the car serviced at a dealer to protect the warranty.
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Last checked September 2026. See all our advice and news.