Order books for the primary two “electrical premium” fashions to change into accessible in Australia from IM Motors – the luxurious model of Chinese language automaker MG – at the moment are open, with costs for each mid-size electrical automobiles (EVs) introduced at the moment forward of first buyer deliveries later this yr.
The IM5 electrical sedan and IM6 electrical SUV – rivals for the favored Telsa Mannequin 3 and Tesla Mannequin Y respectively – will each arrive with nationwide pricing of $60,990 drive-away.
Based on the MG web site, the estimated supply time for orders to be delivered is 12 weeks.
The IM5 and IM6 made their native public debuts in Melbourne in April, however detailed gear ranges for Australian variations are nonetheless but to be confirmed.
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Each automobiles share the identical 800-volt Scalable Modular Platform because the MG 4 hatchback, however each are longer, taller and wider – with a 200mm longer wheelbase (2905mm) liberating extra rear legroom than within the MG 4.
Each can be accessible in the identical three carefully matching specification grades – Premium, Platinum and Efficiency – with pricing for all three variants additionally mirrored between the sedan and SUV.
The $60,990, rear-wheel drive IM5 Premium sedan has a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a single rear axle-mounted motor producing 217kW of energy and 450Nm of torque. It provides a WLTP vary of as much as 450km, claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.8 seconds, and DC fast-charging at as much as 153kW.
Normal gear contains 19-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel steering, Athena White paint and a Highland Gray fake leather-based inside.
The IM6 Premium SUV has the identical powertrain and an identical 450km WLTP, however rides on 20-inch wheels.
MG Motor Australia says commonplace cabin fare for all variations contains 26.3-inch and 10.5-inch digital touchscreens, a panoramic roof, “luxurious” seat finishes and a 20-speaker audio system.
There’s additionally a 360-degree digital camera in addition to synthetic intelligence (AI) performance and MG iSmart telephone app entry.
The $69,990 IM5 Platinum sedan will get a bigger 100kWh ternary lithium battery pack and a extra highly effective rear motor producing 300kW/500Nm, delivering a faster 4.9-second 0-100km/h declare, 655km of WLTP vary and 396kW charging.
The IM6 Platinum SUV has an identical vary and efficiency claims, based on the MG web site.
The flagship $80,990 IM5 Efficiency sedan groups the identical 100kWh battery with two electrical motors to supply all-wheel drive, complete outputs of a minimum of 572kW/802Nm, and claimed a 0-100km/h time of three.2 seconds.
Driving vary is 575km WLTP on commonplace 20-inch wheels, and extra commonplace gear contains air suspension and adaptive dampers.
The IM6 Efficiency sedan comes with 21-inch wheels, a 505km WLTP vary, and a 0-100km/h declare of three.4 seconds.
| Mannequin | Drive-away value |
|---|---|
| IM5 Premium and IM6 Premium (75kWh RWD) | $60,990 |
| IM5 Platinum and IM6 Platinum (100kWh RWD) | $69,990 |
| IM5 Efficiency and IM6 Efficiency (100kWh AWD) | $80,990 |
MG says each the sedan and SUV will be charged from 30 to 80 per cent in as little as quarter-hour.
The IM5 and IM6 won’t be backed by the MG model’s 10-year/250,000km guarantee, however by “an industry-leading seven-year all-inclusive guarantee when serviced inside the IM seller community”.
IM stands for Intelligence in Movement and in Australia the model can be formally marketed as IM Introduced by MG Motor. Launched in China in 2020, all of its automobiles are collectively developed by MG mum or dad SAIC Motor and Chinese language corporations Alibaba Group and Zhangjiang Hello-Tech.
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