MG Motor Australia took a big step upmarket in introducing its battery-powered Cyberster convertible, and now it has introduced two additional premium electric vehicles (EVs)… though these are a bit more affordable.
The L6 and LS6 from parent company SAIC Motor’s IM Motors brand have been rebranded as the MG IM5 and IM6 for our market.
While larger than the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, the mid-size electric liftback and SUV are priced similarly to those top-selling EVs.
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The new rebadged IM models are actually priced identically to each other – quite a surprise given SUVs usually command a premium.
They’re offered in the same trim grades, with the same batteries, electric motors, equipment… You get the idea.
The only key difference here is range takes a bit of a hit in the IM6 thanks to the more upright and heavier SUV body. WLTP range is between 450km and 550km, while in the IM5 it’s between 490km and 655km.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 MG IM6 Premium | $60,990 |
| 2025 MG IM6 Platinum | $67,990 |
| 2025 MG IM6 Performance | $77,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Premium RWD | Platinum RWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric motor, RWD | Electric motor, RWD | Dual electric motors, AWD |
| Power | 217kW | 300kW | 572kW |
| Torque | 450Nm | 500Nm | 802Nm |
| Transmission | Single-speed | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| 0-100km/h | 6.8s | 5.4s | 3.4s |
| Electric architecture | 400V | 800V | 800V |
| Battery capacity | 75kWh | 100kWh | 100kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC | NMC |
| AC charge capacity | 11kW | 11kW | 11kW |
| DC charge capacity | 153kW | 396kW | 396kW |
| Charge time – 30-80 per cent | 20 mins | ~15 mins | ~15 mins |
| Energy consumption* | 19.1kWh/100km | 20.7kWh/100km | 23.4kWh/100km |
| Driving range – WLTP | 450km | 550km | 505km |
| Vehicle to load (V2L) | 6.6kW | 6.6kW | 6.6kW |
| Tare mass | 2280kg | 2320kg | 2410kg |
*Green Vehicle Guide data
Dimensions
| Dimensions | IM6 Premium, Platinum | IM6 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4904mm | 4904mm |
| Width | 1988mm | 1988mm |
| Height | 1669mm | 1669mm |
| Wheelbase | 2950mm | 2950mm |
| Cargo capacity | 665L (behind rear seats) 1640L (rear seats folded) 32L (under bonnet) | 646L (behind rear seats) 1621L (rear seats folded) 32L (under bonnet) |
Servicing and Warranty
MG’s IM models are covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, though if you don’t service within MG’s network this drops down to a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty (or five years/160,000km if the vehicle is being used for commercial purposes).
The battery warranty is eight years, 160,000km no matter how you use it. The air suspension and four-wheel steering systems are backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
There’s a capped-price servicing program that spans five years/100,000km, with servicing required every 12 months or 20,000km.
| Service interval | Pricing |
|---|---|
| 12 months or 20,000km | $373 |
| 24 months or 40,000km | $501 |
| 36 months or 60,000km | $323 |
| 48 months or 80,000km | $1295 – RWD $1459 – AWD |
| 60 months or 100,000km | $323 |
Roadside assistance is included for the duration of the new-car warranty.
Safety
The MG IM6 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- incl. car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction detection
- Driver monitoring camera system
- External pedestrian warning system
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane change assist
- auto lane-change with Pilot adaptive cruise system on
- Lane centring
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Speed limit monitoring
- Intelligent speed limit assistance
- when cruise control active
- Parking sensors – front, side, rear
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
There are 12 ultrasonic sensors, nine HD cameras, three millimetre-wave radars and all of it is controlled by an NVIDIA Orin N pilot system.
Standard Equipment
There are three variants in the MG IM6 lineup.
The IM6 Premium comes standard with the following equipment:
- 20-inch aerodynamic wheels with Pirelli New Scorpion tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Four-wheel steering with crab mode
- LED exterior lighting
- Keyless access
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power tailgate
- Panoramic glass roof
- Self-parking system
- ‘Ultra-soft’ leatherette seats
- 12-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way power lumbar
- Memory
- Easy Entry
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats with adjustable backrest
- 256-colour adjustable ambient lighting
- 26.3-inch ‘immersive’ display incl. touchscreen, digital instrument cluster
- 10.5-inch central touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 20-speaker sound system
- Ventilated wireless charging pad
- Surround-view camera
- iSMART Connectivity app
- Embedded modem with connected services
- Road Noise Control (RNC)
IM6 Platinum adds:
IM6 Performance adds:
- Air suspension
- Continuously controlled damping system
Colours
A Highland Grey interior is standard in all variants, with a Dove Beige interior costing an extra $990.
Athena White is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours costing an extra $1000:
- Rembrandt Grey
- Nevis Blue
- Ares Black
- Raphael Beige