MG IM6 information & reviews

[lokych]

New video up and down the mountain, he has done this drive with a few cars when he is in Thailand.

He mentions MG capping the consumption at 2.98 watt hour p/km a few times even though it is worse, loves the rear wheel steering on the 6

Regarding grip levels, the Pirelli Scorpions he was talking about are road touring tyres with some offroad capability. Not sure if car variant is that much different, but on the motorcycle, they have wide angular threads to provide grip on rough road with bigger and loose aggregate. This meant the contact patch is less compared to a dedicated road tyre. I believe UK ones have P Zeros. Owners please correct if i am wrong.

These EVs are crying out for an LSD. The TC kicks in at beds which suggest differential wheel spin. Alfa Romeo fitted a rather basic Torsen type (helical) LSD for their FWD Junior EV and transformed the car into a track demon from its Jeep underpinnings. But the IMs are heavy enough.

We are on the cusp of an exciting time in EVs. With solid states finally becoming a reality, we can see performance models that can now use trick parts like LSDs and possibly even an overdrive gear to boost top speed and performance.

 

[CharlieT]

Hi all! I'm considering putting an order in for an IM6, possibly with the grey exterior, but I'm a little torn about the interior. I really like the look of the white/beige, but I have two kids (aged 11 and 8) and am worried that the lighter colour may mark over time.

One review I saw on You Tube said the white interior in his test vehicle was already started to show discolourations after only (presumably) light use.

Have any of you who have the white interior had any issues with it? Would you recommend it or not?

 

[tsedge]

Hi all! I'm considering putting an order in for an IM6, possibly with the grey exterior, but I'm a little torn about the interior. I really like the look of the white/beige, but I have two kids (aged 11 and 8) and am worried that the lighter colour may mark over time.

In general, if you have kids, avoid white/beige.

 

[tsedge]

Regarding grip levels, the Pirelli Scorpions he was talking about are road touring tyres with some offroad capability. Not sure if car variant is that much different, but on the motorcycle, they have wide angular threads to provide grip on rough road with bigger and loose aggregate. This meant the contact patch is less compared to a dedicated road tyre. I believe UK ones have P Zeros. Owners please correct if i am wrong.

Good point, the tyres may well be different here.

These EVs are crying out for an LSD. The TC kicks in at beds which suggest differential wheel spin. Alfa Romeo fitted a rather basic Torsen type (helical) LSD for their FWD Junior EV and transformed the car into a track demon from its Jeep underpinnings. But the IMs are heavy enough.

A LSD would be inappropriate: these vehicles are aimed at quiet comfort, not track work (excluded by warranty anyway).

 

[CharlieT]

In general, if you have kids, avoid white/beige.

Yep. I'm sure you're right. Shame though, as on video at least, the beige does look a little more upmarket to me. Damn!

 

[tsedge]

Yep. I'm sure you're right. Shame though, as on video at least, the beige does look a little more upmarket to me. Damn!

I agree. I'd be interested in white/beige (no kids), although I did have a white interior in a Jag years ago and I found jeans turned it blue, which was an issue.

 

[CharlieT]

I agree. I'd be interested in white/beige (no kids), although I did have a white interior in a Jag years ago and I found jeans turned it blue, which was an issue.

Oh dear. Chinos only in Jags then!

 

[salty]

White does look good. Don't think you need to worry about stains, to much as they are not leather. And should wipe down, quite easily. As an alternative, put the kids, in the boot.

 

[tsedge]

Maybe that is true of modern fake leathers.... I don't know, can anyone else comment on how likely light interiors will tarnish?

 

[Dreamer]

Hi all! I'm considering putting an order in for an IM6, possibly with the grey exterior, but I'm a little torn about the interior. I really like the look of the white/beige, but I have two kids (aged 11 and 8) and am worried that the lighter colour may mark over time.

One review I saw on You Tube said the white interior in his test vehicle was already started to show discolourations after only (presumably) light use.

Have any of you who have the white interior had any issues with it? Would you recommend it or not?

I would say the white/beige makes it look more roomier and bright and gives it that premium look. I have a now 12 year old and happy to have the light interior as should be easy to clean, plus not only kids to worry about getting it messy but also shopping, bikes, scooters etc too but still prefer the light interior. Also if it helps the light interior is a combination of dark and light which makes it standout.