MG Motor has started sales in Brazil of the IM6, an electric SUV that marks the debut of IM Motors, the luxury line belonging to the Chinese conglomerate SAIC Motor. This new model is positioned to compete directly with vehicles such as the Zeekr 7X and the BYD Sealion 7.
The IM6 will be offered in two distinct configurations: the Signature version, priced at R$ 368,990, and the Performance version, which will cost R$ 439,990. Both versions feature notable technical characteristics.
The Signature variant is equipped with a rear electric motor, generating 295 hp and 45.9 kgfm. The Performance version features two electric motors, one on each axle, providing all-wheel drive and delivering 752 hp and 81.8 kgfm of torque.
In terms of performance, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.4 seconds for the Signature and an impressive 3.5 seconds for the Performance. The vehicle has a length of 4.90 meters and a wheelbase of 2.95 meters, in addition to offering a trunk capacity of 665 liters and an additional 32-liter compartment under the hood.
The Signature uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 75 kWh. It supports fast charging up to 153 kW, allowing it to go from 10% to 80% in just 26 minutes, with an Inmetro-certified range of 348 km.
On the other hand, the Performance comes equipped with a 100 kWh battery, composed of nickel, cobalt, and manganese (NCM), and operates with an 800-volt architecture. This version can be recharged at 396 kW, reducing the time from 10% to 80% to 18 minutes, and its range reaches 400 km according to Inmetro.
Both models feature four-wheel steering, a feature that aids both maneuvering and stability improvement, and include crawl mode for diagonal movement. The Performance adds adaptive air suspension and 21-inch wheels, while the Signature uses 20-inch wheels.
The interior of the cars is sophisticated, featuring 26.3-inch and 10.5-inch screens, front seats with heating and ventilation functions, a panoramic sunroof, and a 20-speaker sound system. Additionally, both have V2L functionality, which allows the vehicle's battery to power external equipment.
In terms of safety, the SUV is equipped with autonomous emergency braking and automatic parking, and it received five stars in Euro NCAP, which is the European equivalent of Latin NCAP. MG guarantees seven years or 150 thousand kilometers for the vehicle and eight years or 160 thousand kilometers for the battery.