MG GS SUV revealed at London Motor Show – with a DCT gearbox option

The new MG GS has been revealed at the London Motor Show ahead of going on sale in June, with three trim levels, one engine and a DCT option.

The MG GS revealed at the London Motor Show today is the European version of a car that’s already on sale in other parts of the world – and previewed by the MG CS Concept in 2013 – and will go on sale officially in June, at prices we expect to undercut rivals in this sector – like the Nissan Qashqai – by a fair chunk.

The new MG SUV carries over the familiar family look from the rest of the MG range, with a small grille with central MG badge, a deep rounded front bumper, bulbous wheel arches and contoured bonnet and flanks. It looks a perfectly presentable rival to cars like the Qashqai.

Underpinning the GS is a new platform developed with SAIC, which makes the GS 4500mm long and 1675mm wide with a 2650mm wheelbase, figures that make it longer and wider than the Qashqai and with a wheelbase much the same.

The only engine option – certainly the only one announced – will be a 1.5 litre petrol with 168bhp and 184lb/ft of torque, although a 2.0 litre petrol and a diesel option are almost certain.

Three trim levels will be available, and the top level trim will be available with a DCT gearbox (standard offering is a six-speed manual) driving either the front or all four wheels depending on spec.

Expect more details when MG announces full UK specs and prices in the coming weeks.