MG Motor 海角视频鈥檚 bid to take on Land Rover in its own back yard is a step closer to fruition after the firm unveiled its first SUV concept car at the Beijing Auto Show.
The MG Icon was created by the company鈥檚 Birmingham-based global design team, headed by British director Anthony Williams-Kenny, and has been inspired by some of MG鈥檚 most famous cars including the MGA and MGB GT.
Although only a concept at this stage a production version of the compact SUV is likely to form part of the next generation of vehicles produced at Longbridge.
Mr Williams-Kenny said: 鈥淭he MG Icon represents our vision of a modern MG and we feel that the small SUV canvas demonstrates MG鈥檚 capacity for progressive design with respect for its long heritage.
鈥淲e have balanced familiar brand cues, such as the wide and powerful front end graphic interpretation and, as one would expect, with a strong focus on the unique MG octagon.
鈥淭he MG Icon clearly demonstrates a progressive and soulful British spirit and has a lithe and powerful stance 鈥 its proportion harmonised by feature lines interpreted from MG鈥檚 iconic greats.鈥
The Icon has a four 鈥榮hell鈥 seat layout and the rear seats can fold down completely into the floor, something which MG Motor 海角视频 say will make the compact SUV 鈥渧ersatile and functional鈥.
Mr Williams-Kenny added: 鈥淭he MG Icon highlights a global vision for MG鈥檚 design and represents a milestone for the brand, particularly this year which marks the 50th anniversary of the MG B.鈥
The SUV plans emerged as MG Motor 海角视频 cranks up production levels following the launch last spring of the MG6, the first all-new MG for 16 years.
The firm is now gearing up for production of a diesel version of the MG6 and the launch of the MG3, a new hatchback model.
