MG IM6 information & reviews

[MikeJS]

Could owners comment on this as he basically says:

• It has far too much power for the chassis to handle, the handling is wayward.
• The brakes are poor and potentially dangerous because they can't stop the car in time.
• The software doesn't work well in practice.
• The car looks good on paper but it isn't well executed and just isn't up to the job, they'd buy a Renault Scenic, Polestar 4 or Cupra Tavascan instead.

I was surprised by the comments, there are two drivers and they both say the same things.

I assume it is a performance model they tested? (PS I don’t watch reviews as I prefer to read.)

For the LR version I would say the brakes are fine - at least as good as my other cars at that inc an Ioniq 5 AWD and a 3.5 ltr BMW Z4.
I have zero problems with the SW.
Overall, atm, I would say it is one of the best and nicest car I have owned.

 

[tsedge]

Yes it was the Performance Model they had.

Perhaps they were biased against it? He opened by basically saying he never likes SUVs.

 

[MSvirus]

Rear wheel steering can feel weird when you are not used to it, specially if you power a fair bit in a bend, it feels like you are skidding when you're not. It can also have some of the same feeling if you have worn out bushes in the rear suspension, as the angle of the tires will change under load. Actually some cars have been engineered this way, like Peugeot 206 rear bushes. But if a journalist doesn't grasp this, is it the cars fault or is it just incompetence?

 

[NikLiverpool]

No issue with the brakes.
Handling is fine. As I have mentioned before quite a lot of these reviewers they see 750 bhp and they expect from a 2,5t SUV to behave like a Ferrari.
Software yes, it can improve. Nothing major but there's room indeed.
Renault scenic instead of this? Lol apples to pears is the most polite thing that comes to mind.
Polestar 4? Have they checked it's bloody price?

This is why I avoid these reviews...

 

[lokych]

I don't know where they were quoting those prices from. Leasing they said? Sealion 7 PCP is about the same or more. Without all the auto drive features. Without air suspension. And worse, all reviews commented in the unsteadiness at motorway speeds, hard acceleration and noise.

Again, they make the same mistake by comparing apples to oranges. This is an affordable limo. Enjoy what it gives you for the money. Otherwise the MGS6 would be better.

 

[LenEV2016]

Could owners comment on this as he basically says:

• It has far too much power for the chassis to handle, the handling is wayward.
• The brakes are poor and potentially dangerous because they can't stop the car in time.
• The software doesn't work well in practice.
• The car looks good on paper but it isn't well executed and just isn't up to the job, they'd buy a Renault Scenic, Polestar 4 or Cupra Tavascan instead.

I was surprised by the comments, there are two drivers and they both say the same things.

Not surprised to be fair, it is massive it is heavy and if you are booting it, it will take a bit of stopping.

The brakes will be fine with normal driving, and as they said charging at home isn't an issue.
If you are motorway driving loads then it will be a guzzler.

Comparing lease deals is probably sensible in terms of business cars. Comparing pcp deals then it will be cheaper.

 

[salty]

But if a journalist doesn't grasp this, is it the cars fault or is it just incompetence?

Agree. Even a professional motoring journalist. Is just that a Journalist writing about cars. Not a professional car driver,
(racing driver) who can honestly comment about a car's handling, brakes, power. etc etc. And you will take what he says on board. And don't even get me started on those amateur, bloody u tubers. That's why the majority or reviews are cobblers.