MG 07 sedan from SAIC Motor achieved strong market traction in China, surpassing 42,000 locked-in orders between August 21 and September 10, marking its first 20 days on sale. The order count comprised 31,000 units in the initial 11 days, followed by an additional 11,000 over the subsequent 9 days. The sedan is offered at promotional prices starting from 105,900 yuan (approximately $15,630) up to 156,900 yuan, versus an official starting price of 108,900 yuan, with the promotion running through September 30. Notably, firm orders for MG 07 exceeded 10,000 within just 1 minute and 57 seconds of order books opening, breaking MG4's previous record of 39 minutes and 37 seconds. Pre-orders reached 45,000 on launch day and climbed to 59,000 by the next day. Variants delivering over 800 kilometers of CLTC range accounted for more than 45% of total orders, surpassing company expectations. This momentum reflects MG's aggressive expansion strategy, which increased active sales outlets from fewer than 200 to nearly 500 over the past year, alongside opening approximately 100 pop-up stores.
Key Highlights
🚗 Powertrain Options: MG 07 is available in 7 variants: battery-electric and plug-in hybrid configurations.
🔋 Electric Range: The top-spec battery-electric version employs an 800-volt platform paired with a 91-kWh CATL battery, delivering a CLTC range of 845 kilometers and supporting 5C fast charging; the plug-in hybrid variant offers 245 kilometers of electric range and a combined range of 1,745 kilometers.
⚡ Advanced Technologies: MG 07 is the brand's first model equipped with LiDAR and features Momenta's R7 world-model-based driver-assistance system, alongside an Xheart X7 chip designed for large AI models and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P processor in the cabin.
🎯 Interior Specifications: 15.6-inch 2.5K central touchscreen, 21-speaker 7.1.4-channel audio system, and zero-gravity front passenger seat.
💰 Pricing: Promotional prices range from 105,900 yuan to 156,900 yuan (official starting price at 108,900 yuan).
💱 Currency Equivalents: 🇸🇦 ≈ 58,500 SAR · 🇦🇪 57,400 AED · 🇶🇦 56,800 QAR · 🇰🇼 4,800 KWD · 🇴🇲 6,000 OMR · 💵 $15,630
📅 Launch and Deliveries: MG 07 launched on August 21, 2026, coinciding with the Chengdu Auto Show opening; deliveries commenced as orders exceeded 31,000 by early September.
🏭 Production Expansion: MG requested CATL to add two production lines during the first week of pre-sales opening, anticipating the surge in demand.
📊 Market Context and Growth: This success builds on MG4's strong performance, which achieved 150,000 cumulative deliveries in its first year, with monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units across 11 months. MG4 series sales topped 17,000 units in August 2026. MG also plans to introduce MG 07 to overseas markets globally.
