The MG7 is a

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sports sedan that was built by

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between 2007 and 2013, derived from its British predecessors,

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and

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to suit Chinese manufacturing and sales. The name was resurrected in 2022 with the launch of the second generation MG7. __TOC__

First generation (2007-2013)

Production started in March 2007. The MG7 received praise from British car magazine ''

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'', who test drove it in May 2008, although it has not officially been sold in the United Kingdom. The MG7 came in two variants, the first which resembles the Mark I

, with twin front lights, and the second which resembles the Mark II Rover 75 V8. A long

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version, called the MG7L, features the deeper radiator grille of the Rover 75 V8. The MG7 came in two trim levels: 'Classic' which features a slatted grille, and 'Sport' with a mesh grille. The look of the 7 has changed very little from the ZT and 75; the only noticeable difference is freshly designed

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rear light clusters, and new alloy wheels. Also the car features new audio and heating systems, as well as a new sunroof system. There were two engine options, the 1.8T and the 2.5 V6, both revised

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s called the N-Series, with stronger head gaskets, both meeting strict

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emissions regulations. Changes to the electrical system have been made to improve the engine's ignition system and also to support the wider range of equipment, which includes front headrest mounted

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players for rear passengers, and a reversing camera. One of the greatest improvements is the replacement of some features, which were snatched away under Rover's ''Project Drive''. These include bonnet insulation, driver's side grab handles and the noise, vibration, harshness package which reduces road, engine and wind noise in the cabin dramatically. All models now receive ITS head

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Second generation (2023)

The second generation MG 7 was unveiled in August 2022 with a teaser campaign during July. The MG 7 is a fastback sports saloon and is expected to only be sold in China and make use of the new Black Label designation. Two models are part of the launch: a 405 VTGI Trophy model with 2.0-litre petrol engine producing and of torque and equipped with a nine-speed ZF gearbox. The cheaper version is the 300 VTGI with a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing and of torque and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

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