MG Philippines won't increase prices until the end of June 

Updated Jul 14, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

If you’re in the market for an MG, the time to get one is now.

If you’re in the market for a brand-new car and are looking to buy one soon, be aware that MG Philippines will be shouldering the provisional safeguard duty bond until June 30, 2021. In other words, MG models will retain their current standard retail prices until the aforementioned date, and thus keep them affordable. 

A picture of the MG 5

The MG 5 retains its sub Php 700k pricetag...until June 30

For those unaware, the safeguard duty import bond is in accordance with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Administrative Order No. 20-11, wherein imported Passenger cars will have a duty rate of Php 70,000 per unit. This was decided upon to supposedly protect the local metalworking industry. 

Going back to MG, be aware that all of their vehicles will be included in the said offer. Currently, the said marque’s local lineup consists of the MG 5 sedan, the RX5 compact crossover, the ZS subcompact crossover, and the MG 6 fastback sedan. 

For your reference, here are the current standard retail prices for these models: 

Model 

Variant 

Price 

MG 5 

5 Core 1.5 MT 

Php 658,888 

5 Core 1.5 AT 

Php 718,888 

5 Style 1.5 AT 

Php 848,888 

5 Alpha 1.5 AT 

Php 938,888 

MG ZS 

ZS Style 1.5 MT 

Php 818,888 

ZS Style AT 

Php 868,888 

ZS Alpha AT 

Php 998,888 

MG RX5 

RX5 Core 1.5 MT 

Php 1,058,888 

RX5 Style 1.5 AT 

Php 1,228,888 

RX5 Alpha 1.5 AT 

Php 1,298,888 

MG 6 

6 Alpha 1.5 Turbo AT 

Php 1,068,888 

6 Trophy 1.5 Turbo AT 

Php 1,188,888 

The said retail prices available for all MG PH models until June 30, is offered in MG Philippine’s 37 authorized dealerships nationwide. Apart from getting a brand new MG from the said physical dealerships, one can also acquire any of their models from the marque’s online car selling website.  

A picture of the MG RX5

If you're looking to get an RX5 or a ZS, the right time is now

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Know more about MG 5 2024

MG 5

The MG 5 2023 is a five-seater, front-wheel-drive sedan. Locally, this model from MG Philippines has four different variants. These include the MG 5 Core 1.5 MT, MG 5 Core 1.5 CVT, the MG 5 Style 1.5 CVT, and the MG 5 Alpha 1.5 CVT. The prices for these range from Php 698,888 to Php 938,888. 

All trims of the MG 5 use a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine, which is rated to make up to 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. Depending on the variant, it either uses a five-speed manual gearbox, or a continuously variable transmission. Power is then sent to its front wheels. 

Size-wise, the MG 5 comes with a length of 4,601mm, a width of 1,818mm, and a height of 1,489mm. It also has a ground clearance of 118mm, and a wheelbase length of 2,680mm. 

Locally, the subcompact MG 5 sedan competes against the likes of the Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Changan Alsvin, Nissan Almera, Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Reina, Kia Soluto, Volkswagen Santana, Hyundai Accent, Honda City, Suzuki Ciaz, among others. 

₱ 698,888 - ₱ 938,888

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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