MG debuts turbo front-drive MG7 sedan set to bump shoulders with Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata

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MG Australia has today launched its medium-sized MG7 liftback-sedan, starting from $44,990 before on-road costs. 

The MG7 will enter the Australian market as an upsized, more premium version of the small-size MG5 sedan, which currently starts from $31,990. 

But where the cut-price MG5 fights its battles in an overly competitive grudge match between Chinese brands, the larger, more costly MG7 finds itself in contention with the upmarket Hyundai Sonata and global sedan benchmark, the Toyota Camry. 

Of course, the more powerful Sonata, which is offered solely in range topping N-Line guise, pips the MG7 with a starting price of $55,750, but it’s the MG7’s unexpected price disparity to Toyota’s Camry that medium sedan buyers should take note of. 

The Toyota Camry starts from a reasonable $39,990 for base Ascent trim, while middle spec Ascent Sport trim costs $42,990 — still below that of the MG7. 

The MG7’s front-driven powertrain is most similar to the Hyundai Sonata, with a 170kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four cylinder mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. No hybrid option is offered. 

Like its rivals, the MG7 is front-drive only, with power being delivered through a sporting limited slip differential. 

Granted, the 138kW Camry is less powerful than the MG7, but its sophisticated series-parallel hybrid and decades-old reputation of reliability cannot be understated.

Australian independent fuel economy testing placed the MG7 with a combined consumption figure of 8.0L/100km — on par with the Hyundai Sonata (8.1L/100km), but nearly twofold the Toyota Camry’s 4.2L/100km combined figure.  

The MG7 measures 4884mm long, 1889mm wide, 1447mm tall, and drives on a 2778mm wheelbase, with external sizes within 50mm in all directions to the Toyota Camry. 

Outside, the MG7’s sporty styling and low-slung profile appears inspired by the current Audi S5. It adorns MG’s signature wide horizontal-slat grille, traced by large air intakes likely for brake cooling behind the MG7’s large 19-inch wheels.  

Red painted calipers, quad-exhaust tips, a fluted bonnet and subtle three-way adjustable electric rear spoiler help enforce the MG7’s sporty nature. 

Brightwork appears to be all-LED, although this is yet to be confirmed. At the front, the MG7 sports four narrow, angular daytime running lights (DRLs), and at the back, a body-wide strip DRL, likely LED, which runs into some AMG-look tail-lights. 

Inside, the MG7 features a heads-up display, dual-zone air conditioning, 6-way electronically adjustable driver seat, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 14-speaker Bose sound system, electronic sunroof, wireless device charger, frameless doors and electronic suspension. 

MG anticipates its new midsize sedan to wear a five-star ANCAP safety rating alongside a majority of its models when the vehicle is subjected to independent vehicle testing in the coming months. It features seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, and a suite of driver safety aids. 

The MG7 is expected to debut in local showrooms imminently, despite MG currently offering no official delivery timing. 

Certainly, this Chinese-market new kid, which has been available internationally for over three years, has big shoes to fill.

MG MG7 2026: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• MG7: $44,990