More MG models on the way

It has been nearly two years since the return of MG to South Africa.

Its initial offering comprised the MG6 fastback and sedan models, but major expansion is on the cards in the near future.

While MG is owned by the Chinese automotive giant SAIC (Shanghai Automobile Industry Corporation), its South African operation is known as Mandarin Motors and falls under the umbrella of Combined Motor Holdings (CMH).

Mandarin Motors, which incorporates Maxus, on the commercial side and MG on the passenger side. Despite its Chinese ownership, MG still has strong British ties, especially in terms of design and engineering; and some of its production is still carried out in Britain.

There are currently 15 dealers across South Africa, with plans to expand the network.

The MG3 is due to arrive in the last quarter of this year, with at least two new models joining the line-up in 2014.