Maxus-based 11-seat van aims to rattle the Hyundai H1 with sub-1 million baht prices.
MG Cars Thailand has diversified into the people-carrier segment with the new V80.
The V80 is an 11-seat van developed by Maxus, another British brand also owned by SAIC Motor.
Aimed at the likes of the Hyundai H1, the V80 is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel-turbo sourced from VM Motori of Italy. Outputs are rated at 136hp and 330Nm.
There are two transmission types to choose from: six-speed manual or single-clutch automatic priced at 923,000 and 973,000 baht respectively.
MG says these are introductory prices that will last till June 30, when prices of both versions rise by 65,000 baht.
The H1 comes with 170hp 2.5-litre diesel-turbo and five-speed torque-converter automatic. It has prices starting from 1.329 million baht.
