MG One launched for Chinese market but no confirmation of Australian arrival yet

MG has launched its new MG One model in China, showing off the new Sigma architecture which will be used in its future line-up.

Set to be available as a conventional mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicle, the One is similar in size to MG's existing HS crossover SUV, launched in 2018 and now Australia's eighth-quickest selling car after a mid-life update last year.

Sigma stands for SAIC Intelligent Global Modular Architecture, a scaleable platform which MG's parent company SAIC hopes can underpin a wider range of vehicles in the future, from its hatchbacks and sportscars to SUVs and utes.

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Exterior styling of the MG One includes a wide front grille and angular lines down the vehicle's side, while the wheels are similar in design to early 2010s Mercedes-Benz models.

MG says the new Sigma underpinnings help to create an interior space efficiency of up to 70 per cent, although it has not yet provided any shots of the cabin – which is expected to be higher quality than the current HS and ZS.

Powertrains for the One are also unconfirmed, but it is likely the HS's two engines could find their way under the One's bonnet, currently available either with a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit or a 1.5-litre turbo coupled to a 90kW electric motor.

An MG spokesperson told Wheels there are no plans for the MG One to arrive locally.

"We are in constant dialogue with our product planning teams, but at this stage there are no plans to bring the MG One to Australia," said the MG Australia spokesperson.

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