page_title: MG 6
section_title: Models
hierarchical_section_title: MG 6 / First generation / Models
caption_attribution_description: English: Rear view of the MG 6, photographed in the UK
context_page_description: The MG 6 is a compact car which has been produced by the Chinese owned British automotive manufacturer MG Motor since 2010. It is slotted slightly above the compact sedan MG GT, and the compact hatchback MG 5.
context_section_description: In the United Kingdom, the car was initially launched as the MG 6, but on release to the public in May 2011 as the fastback model, was announced as the MG 6 GT. For the MG 6 GT, three levels of trim are available with increasing levels of equipment and trim; S, SE and TSE.
  These all share the same mechanical specification, although the TSE gains 18" wheels over the standard 17".
  The launch models were available with the petrol TCI-Tech 1.8 litre engine, available in two states of tune, 133 bhp (99 kW; 135 PS) and 158 bhp (118 kW; 160 PS) (with turbo), the latter being available from launch in China and as the only engine option at launch in the United Kingdom.
  All models are equipped with a five speed manual transmission, front MacPherson strut suspension and multi link rear suspension. The 1.8 L turbo can accelerate to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds, has an official combined fuel consumption of 35.6mpg and a CO
  2 figure of 184g/km.
  Top speed is restricted to 120 mph (193 km/h) to allow the car to be a rated a lower insurance bracket. Minor improvements to the MG 6 in April 2012 resulted in fuel economy figure of 37.7mpg (official combined) and reducing CO
  2 down to 174g/km.
  A 1.9 litre diesel DTi Tech engine joined the range at the end of 2012, producing 148 bhp (110 kW; 150 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) and producing CO
  2 emissions of 139g/km. The diesel engine is mated to a six speed manual gearbox, and the steering has changed to an electro hydraulic powered system.
  Due to the introduction and the success of the MG6 in the British Touring Car Championship, MG announced a special edition for the United Kingdom, this being the MG6 BTCC Special Edition. The BTCC Special Edition was based on the SE model.
  It came with a matt black roof (vinyl wrap), matt black eighteen inch MG6 TSE alloy wheels, black gloss sills, black gloss door mirror covers, black gloss lower front air dam and rear spoiler. The front grille has a BTCC badge and a distinctive multi coloured MG KX Momentum Racing team decal is on the bonnet extension panel above the front grille, on the fastback boot lid and on the front doors and wings just behind the chrome wing vent.
  The BTCC Special Edition was only available in Union Blue or Arctic White. BTCC Edition graphics are also highlighted on the sills and also inside the car on the passenger facia. In July 2014, the diesel engine was updated, reducing its CO
  2 emissions to 129g/km. The MG6 was facelifted for April 2015, receiving a range of exterior and interior changes including a 75 kg (165 lb) reduction in weight. It was unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in August 2014.
  In the United Kingdom, the main mechanical changes comprised an improvement in efficiency for the diesel model, and the withdrawal of the petrol version. The facelifted model can be identified by its new lights and bumpers, front and rear, and a substantially updated interior, including a new console and electronic parking brake. Models in other markets retained two versions of the 1.8 litre petrol engine.
caption: MG6 four door sedan (rear)
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