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This will be nice.............

These spy shots are slightly different to the norm – they were taken in China, and show a new Roewe SUV being put through its paces ahead of launch next year.

European relevance comes with the fact that the car could well be heading over hear wearing an MG badge, as part of Roewe’s plans to use the famous octagon badge for its exported products. An ‘MG’ version of the Roewe 550 has already been introduced in Chile.

The as-yet unnamed Roewe is based on the Ssangyong Kyron, sharing its proportions and mechanical set-up. Engines are expected to be identical to the Kyron so we can expect a 2.0- and 2.7-litre diesel – the latter of which is a previous-generation Mercedes CDI unit. Both models will be available with an automatic gearbox and four-wheel-drive.

The Chinese firm has already said it intends to launch in the UK, and a keenly-priced SUV could be a sensible addition to the range.

Looks very previous generation BMW X5 from the rear.....

This will sell well

So please form an orderly queue at your local MG dealership.

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Is that a re-worked Ssangyong (oh knowlegeable one on all things from Chelfing)?

Indeed it is, the Kyron in fact. I know from a mate in Stuttgart that Merc tried to pull the plug on the diesel engine supply deal as they didn't like being associated with Ssangyong's sh1tty image any more.

There's something about doomed cars/companies I love ...

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