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May 29, 2026

MG Philippines Riding Electrified Wave With Three New Offerings At PIMS


Riding on the success of its electrified vehicles, specifically the G50 PHEV, MG Motor Philippines will continue to ride the wave with at least three new offerings to be launched at the Philippine International Motor Show.

Although the brand has officially kept mum on the details, the shadowy teaser by MG Philippines shows that the brand will bring in the MG 4 Urban, the MG RX9 PHEV, and the MG HS PHEV.

Both the MG 4 Urban and RX9 have received their respective homologation papers and as such, we have an idea of what they’ll offer.

The MG 4 Urban will be positioned as MG Philippines’ most affordable EV. Not to be confused with the rear-drive MG 4 (which will be updated), the MG 4 Urban is a front-driven hatchback propelled by a 163 horsepower, 250 Nm of torque electric motor, based on its government filings. Its 42.8-kWh LFP battery helps it deliver 325 kilometers of range that can be charged up to 6.6 kW on an AC charger or 82 kW on a DC charger.

Confirmed exterior specifications include automatic LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels with aero covers, and 195/60R16 tires. Inside, it receives a 7-inch TFT digital display, a 12.8-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather seats with manual adjustments, and a wireless device charger.

Meanwhile, the MG RX9 PHEV will be the brand’s entry in the three-row SUV space. Revealed through its homologation papers, it uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motor combo, this mid-size SUV produces 328 horsepower (143 horsepower from the combustion engine, 239 horsepower from the electric motor). No peak torque is indicated, but the electric motor puts out 390 Nm. 0 to 100 km/h is quoted at 9.6 seconds. The RX9 routes all that power and torque through the front wheels via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). A 24.7 kWh LFP battery, chargeable via Type 2 AC charging, means 100 kilometers of all-electric range, supplemented by a 65-liter fuel tank.

The RX9 features independent suspension throughout and rides on two-tone 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/45R20 tires. Standard exterior equipment includes LED headlights, heated and power folding side mirrors, and satin silver roof rails. Inside, it receives a 12.3-inch TFT digital display, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, power front seats with ventilation, heating, and massage functions (12-way with memory for the driver, 8-way for the front passenger), and tri-zone climate control with overhead vents.

Finally, there’s the MG HS PHEV. Already previewed at the previous PIMS in 2024, the MG HS PHEV will likely become the new flagship variant of the HS range.

The MG HS PHEV is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with 143 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. This is further supplemented by an electric motor delivering 184 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque. The combined output is around 272 horsepower. Driving the front wheels via a two-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, the MG HS PHEV offers 100 kilometers of all-electric range (1,065 kilometers when combined with the fuel tank) thanks to a 21.6 kWh LFP battery.

Befitting its role as a flagship variant, the MG HS PHEV comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, a power tailgate, digital matrix LED lighting, and rain-sensing wipers outside. Inside, it offers dual zone climate control, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 360-degree camera, and of course, the MG Pilot ADAS system.

“The Next Wave Continues represents MG’s ongoing journey toward the future of mobility,” said Mr. Wei Wei Zhang, President of MG Motor Philippines. “As we continue to expand our electrified lineup and introduce more advanced technologies, our goal remains clear: to provide Filipino customers with innovative, accessible, and globally competitive mobility solutions that move with the times and evolve with their needs.”

Beyond the vehicle display, visitors can expect an immersive MG brand experience featuring interactive activities, customer engagement zones, test drives of the latest vehicles and event-exclusive promotions throughout the duration of the show.

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