Euro NCAP has accidentally pulled back the curtain on MG’s next electric SUV, exposing the new MGS6 EV in crash-test footage before the brand could stage a proper reveal. The unusual debut nonetheless delivers good news: the car earned a full five-star safety rating, with strong protection for occupants and road users. It scored 92% for adult-occupant protection, 85% for child safety, 84% for vulnerable road users and 78% in the safety-assist test.
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Visually, the MGS6 adopts the broad design language of its smaller sibling but stretches it into a more substantial shape.The nose gets tweaked headlights and reprofiled bumpers, while the side profile shows a noticeably longer wheelbase — the Modular Scalable Platform can support up to 3.1 m (0.0031 km) between axles, so expect a meaningful jump from the current 2.73 m (0.00273 km) layout. The rear is boxier than the S5’s, with a longer overhang, a slim full-width lightbar, chrome trim across the lower bumper and a faux diffuser, all visible in the test footage’s glimpses. Inside, details remain largely under wraps, but the crash footage offered a clear view of the steering wheel and a fully digital instrument cluster. That suggests MG will carry over familiar cabin themes and almost certainly fit a large central touchscreen similar to the S5’s setup.
MG EU`s Head of Product and Planning, David Allison, has previously indicated the brand is moving into new segments and described plans for an all-electric C-segment SUV to sit between the compact S5 and the more premium IM6 — rivals will likely include the Renault Scenic, Volkswagen ID.4 and Nissan Ariya. Under the skin, the MGS6 is expected to retain the MSP architecture rather than MG’s newer 800V hardware used by the IM-series. That choice makes practical sense: MSP allows for flexible wheelbase extensions and can accommodate larger battery packs. The current S5 Long Range uses a 64 kWh battery; a bigger 77 kWh pack — the same capacity found in the MG4 Extended Range — is a realistic upgrade for the new model. The S5 achieves up to 298 miles on a single charge; that equates to about 480 km. With a larger battery, the S6 should comfortably extend driving distance and could challenge rivals like the Skoda Enyaq, which reaches up to roughly 572 km in its longest-range form. Charging performance should be competitive but not class-leading.The MG4 supports peak charging at 150 kW, while the S5 tops out at 139 kW; the larger SUV will likely post similar figures, balancing battery size, thermal management and cost. Expect real-world charging speeds to vary, but the car should be capable of fast replenishment on suitable high-power chargers.
MG EU says three variants of the new SUV will be available to order from the end of November, although the marque is keeping official launch timing and full pricing under wraps for now. For buyers shopping alternatives today, comparable models start at around €37,440 for a Scenic and €39,780 for an ID.4, giving a sense of the competitive price band MG will aim for while promising strong value. All told, the MGS6 looks set to be a pivotal model: bigger and more practical than the S5, safety-rated from the off, and designed to slot neatly into a crowded C-segment EV market. The official reveal will answer the biggest questions — final interior layout, exact battery, range and pricing — but the early glimpse already paints a convincing picture of a mainstream electric SUV built to compete.
