MG has a new electric SUV in its lineup. It’s named the Marvel R and targets the European market, where it will launch in May, with a tri-motor set-up, electric all-wheel drive and a competitive range.
The Marvel R has one motor on the front axle and two on the rear, for a combined output of 288 PS (284 HP / 212 kW) and 665 Nm (490 lb-ft). This allows it to accelerate to 50 and 100 km/h (31-62 mph) in 1.8 and 4.9 seconds respectively, and up to 200 km/h (124 mph), while its towing capacity is rated at 750 kg (1,653 lbs). A rear-wheel drive variant will join the AWD model.
MG’s new zero-emission SUV has a 400-km (250-mile) range on the WLTP cycle. The battery, whose capacity hasn’t been disclosed yet, can be charged at public stations with the 11 kW on-board 3-phase charger. It also supports DC fast-charging, taking 30 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent. The lithium-ion battery can also supply energy to an external device, such as an air pump, electric scooter, laptop or another EV, with the V2L (vehicle-to-load) system.
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At 4,674 mm (184 in) long, 1,919 mm (75.6 in) wide and 1,618 mm (63.7 in) tall, it has a bigger overall footprint than the Hyundai Kona Electric, and a 2,800 mm (110.2 in) long wheelbase, or about as long as the second-gen Audi Q5. The rear trunk has a 357-liter (12.6 cu-ft) volume, which increases to 1,396 liters (49.3 cu-ft) with the rear seats folded down. Moreover, the frunk offers an additional 150 liters (5.3 cu-ft) of space.
The Marvel R looks nothing like the MG5 electric compact estate. It has a more discreet, closed-off, grille, C-shaped headlamps, slim taillights and light strips at both ends. The shoulder line is more pronounced and the roof is slightly arched towards the rear, while the lower parts of the body sport black protective plastic cladding.
The steering wheel seems identical to the MG5, and so do the door cards, but those are about the only things the two have in common inside. The center console holds a huge 19.4-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen for the infotainment system and HVAC controls, and the rotary gear selector is mounted below the display. Other highlights include the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting and leather upholstery.
More details about the Marvel R will be announced prior to its launch.
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