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