JAKARTA - The launch of the MG 07 in the Chinese market has not started, but its design has already been widely debated. MG's latest mid-sized sedan is accused of having a design line similar to the Porsche Taycan and Xiaomi SU7.
Reported by CarNewsChina, Sunday, July 5, citing a Sina report, MG General Manager Chen Cui stopped the company's interactive live broadcast after the comment column was filled with accusations against the MG 07 design.
The pressure came when the MG 07's uncamouflaged pre-production unit began to be seen on public roads in China. This car is entering the validation stage before entering the retail market.
For MG, the spotlight came at an uneasy time. The brand, which is strong in the export market, is still struggling to expand its foothold in the Chinese domestic market. MG's local retail market share was only 1.1 percent in May 2026.
MG management is trying to dispel the allegations. They say the low and aerodynamic shape of the MG 07 is a modern development of the classic MGB GT 1962 silhouette, not an imitation of the platform of today's electric cars.
Globally, MG still has a big boost. Its annual shipments are said to have reached more than 700,000 vehicles. However, its domestic performance is not as strong. In May 2026, MG recorded 17,570 registrations in China, with a total of 84,275 vehicles throughout the year.
From the regulatory document, MG 07 has a length of 4,886 mm, a width of 1,900 mm, a height of 1,478 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,825 mm. The appearance uses a shark-nose-style front, smooth body sides, and a prominent rear shoulder line above the wheel arches.
This car also carries rear privacy glass as standard. Several variants of the manufacturer's alloy rims are combined with yellow brake calipers, giving the impression of more assertive performance.
In the technology section, the MG 07 is equipped with a lidar house on the roof. Lidar is a light-based sensor that helps cars read the distance and shape of objects around. This device is part of a smart driving assistance system.
Several cameras are also placed in the windshield area, side panels, and exterior mirrors. In addition, millimeter wave radar and ultrasonic sensors are installed in the lower bumper and the back of the car.
The sensor array supports advanced driving assistance features or ADAS. Its functions include automatic parking, active lane guard, automatic lane centering, and highway assistance navigation.
For power options, the MG 07 is prepared in two versions, namely pure electric and plug-in hybrid. The pure electric variant uses a rear motor with 176 kW or 239 horsepower. The range based on the CLTC standard is said to reach 610 km to 650 km, depending on battery capacity.
Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid version combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 82 kW power with an electric motor with 152 kW. This variant has a pure electric range of 185 km based on the WLTC standard. CLTC and WLTC are vehicle range testing standards used in different markets.
The same plug-in hybrid architecture is also said to be the basis of the wagon variant that was leaked.
CarNewsChina also reported that the expansion of MG's portfolio was a response to changing demand in the Chinese market. China EV DataTracker data shows that MG's domestic retail volume reached 17,570 units in May 2026.
MG's registration figures in China have moved up and down sharply in the past year. The number was at 7,009 units in June 2025, then reached a peak of 21,402 units in December.
The spotlight on the MG 07 now not only concerns specifications, but also public perception of its design.
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