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Announced on March 7, 2025, SAIC Motor-CP Co., Ltd. and MG Sales Thailand Co., Ltd. are preparing to introduce the new MG S5 EV at the upcoming 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2025).

This electric B-SUV rides on the Nebula Pure Electric Platform, which was used for the first time on the new MG4. It also features a dynamic rear-wheel drive system, working with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. Acceleration from rest to 100 km/hr. can be achieved in 6.1 seconds. This EV also comes with a low center of gravity and 50:50 weight distribution. 

Moreover, it is equipped with a brake system developed in collaboration with Continental and a Dual Pinion Steering Wheel. Its 64-kWh battery claims a range per charge of up to 550 km (NEDC).

MG also announced the Lifetime Warranty for the S5 EV’s High-Voltage Battery, Electric Drive Unit, and Power Electric Box.

(From MG Thailand press release dated March 7, 2025)

On February 27, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) signed an agreement on the integrated development of intelligent chassis with Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (SHAC) in Liuzhou.

The two companies will leverage their respective profound accumulation in technology R&D and manufacturing for the co-development of next-generation high-performance intelligent chassis to create safer, more comfortable, and more efficient mobility experiences for users.

From an SGMW press release

On February 25, IM Motors announced the release of its product technology deployment and brand strategy for 2025 at a recent partner conference. SAIC Motor will provide all-out support in accelerating IM Motors’ development in areas such as electrification, intelligentization, and globalization.

In one to two years, IM Motors will empower the entire business chain with fast-developing AI. For AI technology, the company will be highly integrated with shareholders and leading companies, including SAIC Motor, Alibaba Group, Momenta, and CATL, to create new technology and experiences with differentiation in 2025.

For product planning, IM Motors will introduce four extremely influential models across three lineups and form a product portfolio of battery electric vehicles and range-extended electric vehicles in 2025. Not only will the new models come with new exterior and interior designs that better meet mainstream aesthetic standards, but they will also feature more new technologies and differentiated experiences for overwhelming leadership in range-extending technology and digital chassis.

For technology innovation, IM Motors will focus on making upgrades in areas such as core technology, range-extending technology, and intelligent architectures in 2025.

-          Core technology: IM Motors will launch the next-generation Lingxi digital chassis to enable users of mainstream mid-to-high-end intelligent vehicles in the CNY 200,000 range to enjoy such a technology worth CNY 1 million.

-          Range-extending technology: IM Motors will launch the industry’s first next-generation super range extender that balances extraordinary quietness, ultra-high efficiency, and super-fast charging.

-          Intelligent architectures, intelligent driving, intelligent ecosystems, and AI cockpits: IM Motors will equip all its models with the AI 3.0 architecture for end-to-end and Door to Door intelligent driving experiences, while debuting a next-generation intelligent cockpit with full access to Apple’s ecosystem.

For brand channels, IM Motors will place emphasis on developing channels across China. It is expected that the number of IM Motors dealerships will exceed 400 by Q3, covering more than 140 Chinese cities.

From an IM Motors press release