Gavin Shoebridge on Nostr: Remember that IM6 we saw driving around Auckland recently with its badges covered up? ...
Remember that IM6 we saw driving around Auckland recently with its badges covered up? Well, we now know the reason: it was mapping roads & driving conditions in New Zealand for its autonomous driving system. This is because it has literally just gone on sale!
Yep, the embargo's now over. The MG IM6 is now on sale in NZ & Australia, available in 3 flavours:
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP battery.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC battery.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC battery.
Those prices are in NZD and looking at the spec sheet it has all the toys you'd expect from a new Chinese vehicle but it's also got air suspension & four wheel steering. It may even be capable of Level 3 or Level 4 autonomous driving when that becomes legal here.
The press release I got claims its artificial intelligence "quickly mastered local conditions and driving styles" even when there were no road markings. I'm also keen to try out whatever the "One Touch AI Chauffer" is.
But as good as this new vehicle might look on paper, the specification sheet has absolutely NO mention of PSC. This is concerning. Thorough testing will be required to verify this metric, therefore I've asked MG if I can put my keys in the car reviewer bowl, so to speak, so stay tuned.
Another day, another sweet looking EV on offer! What a great problem to have!
Oh, on an unrelated note, last night I might have had too many potatoes and agreed to buy a car for a very low price. It should happen in a few weeks and it's likely not a car you're expecting. 😬
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