MG is the newest carmaker to go for a boxy look in its upcoming SUVs, previewing the Cyber X which can debut later this month.
Set to be revealed on the Shanghai motor present, the Cyber X will be a part of MG’s ‘Cyber’ household, at the moment a single-model affair with the Cyberster electrical convertible.
Quite than the comparatively generic shapes of the model’s present SUVs – such because the ZS and HS – the Cyber X is way more squared-off, and from its aspect profile appears extra like a a lot smaller Toyota LandCruiser Prado than a glossy coupe-like SUV.
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A full-width LED mild bar, illuminated MG badge and small driving lights spotlight the entrance design, whereas there’s additionally a full-width mild bar on the rear, sitting under two pairs of horizontal brake lights.
It seems the Cyber X’s door handles can be hidden, whereas built-in roof rails additionally characteristic.
The Cyber X can be only one a part of MG’s plans to launch eight new fashions within the subsequent two years, throughout not solely the SUV market but in addition sports activities automobiles and sedans.
Set to be underpinned by MG’s new E3 platform, the structure helps each plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electrical powertrains, although given the one present Cyber mannequin is an EV, that is prone to proceed with the SUV.
This platform sees the battery mounted within the chassis in a extra structural manner than earlier EVs, making it stronger whereas additionally lowering complexity.
Additional powertrain particulars are but to be introduced.
It’s additionally unclear as as to whether it’ll come to Australia, as we don’t but know if the Cyber X can be constructed for right-hand drive markets similar to ours and the UK.
Extra info will turn out to be accessible at its unveiling on April 23.
MG is much from the one Chinese language model rolling out boxy SUVs, with BYD having established the Fangchengbao model which provides them completely. These are provided with both plug-in hybrid or electrical energy.
Chery’s extra premium Jetour model additionally has the Traveller, with a boxy physique and accessible plug-in hybrid pwoer.
