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MG G50 Plus: More than a simple rebadge

Don't dismiss the MG G50 Plus too quickly; it’s got upgrades to go with its comeback.

Jerome Tresvalles on Jul 17, 2024

Launched on June 4, 2024, the MG G50 Plus officially went on sale for the Philippine market serving as MG’s first MPV offering. At first glance, the G50 Plus looks like a simple badge replacement with Maxus etched out and MG put in its place. However, the G50 Plus is more than that.

MG has taken steps to up the experience of the G50 Plus over its Maxus-badged predecessor. While the exterior looks the same, (save for the MG badge of course), MG has touched up the G50 Plus in areas where it makes the most difference. In this article, let’s take a deeper look at the MG G50 Plus and see why this relaunch isn’t just a simple badge replacement.

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A new transmission, a bit more power

Back when it was badged as a Maxus vehicle, the G50 came with two engine options: a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a turbocharged 1.3-liter three-cylinder mill. The 1.3-liter engine put out 160 hp and 230 Nm of torque, while the 1.5-liter engine got a slight increase, producing 166 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Transmission options consisted of a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DCT.

Now that it’s relaunched under the MG badge, the G50 now gets the word ‘Plus’ added to its name. The 'Plus' in G50 Plus is not just there to differentiate it from its predecessor; the MG G50 Plus has more power under the hood. Standard across the range is a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine that puts out 178 hp and 285 Nm of torque, 12 more horses, and 35 Nm more than before. In terms of transmission options, the MG G50 Plus still comes with a six-speed manual transmission in its base variant, but upper variants now get a seven-speed wet DCT, which should be smoother than the seven-speed DCT from its predecessor.

A refreshed front fascia

While the G50 Plus looks very similar to the G50 it replaced, there are a few differences at the front that give the G50 Plus a fresher appearance.

The bumper now has a wider appearance thanks to a much larger grille framed by a chrome strip at the edges of the bumper. The headlights, which are available in halogen or LED, come with LED DRLs that further add charisma to the MPV.

The chrome bits which can be found on the front, sides, and rear of the car further complete the look adding sophistication to the MPV.

A redesigned interior

Stepping inside the MG G50 Plus, the first thing people will spot is a floating screen positioned in the center of the dashboard. The instrument cluster combines analog and digital elements, with the center serving as a multi-information display. Standard features include wireless charging, automatic climate control, and leather seats.

The major change introduced for the G50 Plus' interior is the relocation of the shifter to the steering column, freeing up space in the center console for extra storage space. The dashboard as well as the interior feature a combination of soft-touch and matte plastics, which give the vehicle a more premium feel while remaining easy to clean. Overall, the interior is still reminiscent of the old G50 albeit with a slightly refined look.

With that said, however, the G50 Plus provides an entirely new experience thanks to the combination of updates inside and out. So while the spirit of the G50 remains, the drive, and ride are very much unique.

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