SAIC MG 07 Opens Pre-Sales, Bringing Premium Features Down to the 120,000 Yuan Segment

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SAIC Motor's MG brand officially opened pre-sales for the MG 07 on the evening of July 29, launching five variants with a starting pre-sale price of 125,900 yuan. The vehicle packs premium features such as a CATL battery offering 845 kilometers of range, a semi-solid-state battery with 650 kilometers of range, an 800-volt high-voltage platform, 5C fast charging, the Momenta R7 lidar intelligent driving solution, mCDC intelligent electromagnetic suspension, and a HeatMatrix active-cooling electric motor, bringing technologies previously reserved for luxury models down to the 120,000 to 160,000 yuan market and realizing SAIC's vision of technology equality. The MG 07 comes standard with mCDC intelligent electromagnetic suspension across the lineup, and all but the entry-level variant include an AI preview function that scans for speed bumps and manhole covers in advance and adjusts damping firmness in milliseconds. Its 18-in-1 active-cooling electric drive system, HeatMatrix, integrates thermal management into the motor, enabling unlimited launch control without heat degradation and solving the durability challenge of motor cooling. The car also features a VMC blowout stability control system and the Momenta R7 lidar-based advanced intelligent driving solution, supporting AES automatic evasive steering at 130 kilometers per hour at night. SAIC's nearly 190 billion yuan in R&D investment in intelligent electric technologies and over 24,000 valid patents form a technological moat, with its technology foundation fully entering the 2.0 era. In addition, SAIC is rolling out a pop-up store marketing model for the MG 07, with 100 pop-up stores set to open gradually across 59 cities nationwide, signaling a shift in its marketing approach.

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MG 07 pre-sales launch showcases SAIC's advanced technologies (CATL battery, 800V platform, lidar ADAS, etc.) in a competitive price segment, boosting brand and sales prospects.

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MG 07 features Momenta R7 lidar intelligent driving solution, showcasing Momenta's technology adoption in a mass-market vehicle.

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