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The upcoming 2026 MG S6 EV was spied testing in camo in Australian in February, seen in patent renders in Might, after which revealed in Australian authorities certification paperwork revealed in July, and now the Chinese language auto model’s reply to the Tesla Mannequin Y may be seen from extra angles in these photos leaked after European crash testing.
But to be formally unveiled however already confirmed for Australian launch subsequent 12 months, the MG S6 EV is an extended model of the prevailing MG S5 EV small electrical SUV, and is about to rival a number of mid-size electrical SUVs led by the top-selling Mannequin Y and Chinese language fashions just like the Zeekr 7X, BYD Sealion 7, Geely EX5 and Xpeng G6.
The outside and inside of the MG S6 EV was revealed in full after it underwent crash testing by the European New Automotive Evaluation Program (Euro NCAP), which awarded it a most five-star security ranking – and revealed photos of the all-new mannequin in full earlier than its formal unveiling.
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As we already know, the outside design of the MG S6 EV exhibits it’s clearly associated to the smaller MG S5 EV, which went on sale in Australia earlier this 12 months in a four-grade mannequin lineup priced from $40,490 drive-away.
The S5 and S6 each function slim headlights and aggressive air intakes of their decrease entrance bumpers, paying homage to the MG 4 electrical hatch and the Cyberster electrical sports activities automobile additionally out there right here.
The 2 electrical SUVs share the identical Modular Scalable Platform (MSP), which additionally underpins the MG 4.
The Euro NCAP testing additionally revealed components of the MG S6 EV’s cabin, together with its compact digital instrument cluster. It additionally seems the S6 will stay a five-seat SUV, with out third-row seating as within the new Tesla Mannequin Y L bought in China.
The security ranking from Euro NCAP – which shares knowledge and outcomes with the Australasian New Automotive Evaluation Program (ANCAP) – is relevant to each left-hand drive automobiles and right-hand drive variations for Australia.
The MG S6 EV’s crash take a look at outcomes – together with 92 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 85 per cent for little one occupant safety, 84 per cent for susceptible street consumer safety, and 78 per cent for security help – had been higher than these of the S5, which achieved a five-star ANCAP ranking earlier this 12 months.
The MG S6 EV is predicted to be priced between the MG S5 and IM Motor’s equally sized IM6 premium electrical SUV, which begins at $60,990 drive-away.
Dubbed ‘IM Offered by IM Motor’ in Australia, IM Motor is a luxurious sister model launched by MG right here earlier this 12 months, with opponents together with BYD’s Denza and GWM’s Wey manufacturers.
Australian certification paperwork affirm the MG S6 EV will are available in each single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive codecs like its key opponents, with a alternative of 62.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and 77kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NCM) battery packs.
Entry-level variants are anticipated to be rear-drive with the smaller battery pack, and flagship variations are prone to make use of the bigger battery and a dual-motor set-up to supply all-wheel drive.
The twin-motor AWD powertrain will comprise a 119kW entrance motor and a 180kW rear motor, for a mixed output of 266kW.
Official particulars – and pictures – of the brand new MG S6 EV are due forward of its anticipated arrival in Australia within the first half of 2026.
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