After debuting on social media and gaining attention on the streets, the Sin-British brand M.G. He made his official debut in Brazil. According to information from Autoesporte, the automaker plans to launch three electric vehicles – MG4, S5, and Cyberster to launch its portfolio in the country. Prices vary between R$219,800 and R$500,000, with some prices valid until November 30th.
This is the sixth Chinese automaker to debut in Brazil in about a year, the others being Jetour, Zeekr, Omoda Jacoo, GAC and Geely. MG’s business will operate independently, unrelated to the strategy the company adopted in 2011 when it partnered with Forest Trase to distribute domestically, without much success.
The various models that MG will offer on the Brazilian market have already been leaked in the Brazilian Labeling Program (PBEV) and later confirmed by Autoesporte. Options include the MG4 midsize hatch, S5 midsize SUV, and Cyberstar convertible sports car with performance that competes with Porsche sports cars.
Discover MG models
MG4
MG4 is a medium-sized hatch model with an overall length of 4.28 meters, an overall width of 1.83 meters, an overall height of 1.50 meters, and a wheelbase of 2.70 meters. It will be available in international markets from 2022 and will be launched in Brazil in the XPower version for R4 224,800. Equipped with two electric motors, this model has an output of 435 hp and a torque of 61.2 kgfm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds, and the 64 kWh battery allows for up to 279 km of autonomous driving.
As for the exterior, it features a pointed front, a bumper with low air intakes, and LED headlights. The sides of the hatchback are equipped with traditional handles, in line with the current trend for flush door handles. Meanwhile, at the rear, the lights are connected by a light strip that runs across the entire trunk lid.
S5
The intermediate model in terms of dimensions will be MG’s entry car into the automobile market. The version offered is Luxury, priced at R$219,800. The average SUV is 4.48 meters long, 1.85 meters wide, 1.62 meters high, and has a wheelbase of 2.73 meters.
In Brazil, the electric motor will have slightly less power than the MG4, but will still be equipped with 305 horsepower and 35.7 kgfm of torque. With rear-wheel drive, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a range of 351 km according to InMetro standards.
Inside the SUV, features include a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a 15.6-inch multimedia center, and a raised center console with an integrated cold-free charging base.
Cybuster
Finally, the sports model Cyberstar, priced at R$499,800, attracts attention with its aggressive design and vertical scissor-style doors. The registered dimensions of the model are length 4.53 meters, width 1.91 meters, height 1.32 meters and wheelbase 2.69 meters.
The last model on the list is the Cyberstar sports car, priced at R$ 499,800. The price may be scary, but this model has very interesting numbers (and looks). It was announced as a concept car in 2021, released in 2023, and attracted attention with its aggressive design and vertical scissor-style doors.
In Brazil, the model always ships in a single version with all-wheel drive, with a range of 342 km and a battery capacity of 77 kWh. With 510 hp of power, the Cyberster reaches 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. Therefore, this vehicle is faster than the Porsche 922 Carrera S, but half the price.
MG launch will be equipped with branded brakes brembosigned sound boseP-Zero tires are sold in four color options: red, white, silver, and gray.
Integration in the Brazilian market
MG plans to open 24 dealerships in Brazil by the end of 2025, with at least one sales office in each capital of the South, Southeast and Midwest regions. By 2026, this number should increase to 70 stores in all regions of the country.
All MG models sold in Brazil come with a 7-year warranty on the vehicle and 8-year warranty on the battery. In addition, the brand will offer free 24-hour roadside assistance for two years, and customers who purchase a vehicle at launch will receive a 7 kW wallbox for home use and a 3.4 kW portable charger for use in the vehicle.
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