The Auto Class Cars officials Karim Monir, Head of Marketing; Hesham Al Sahn, General Manager; and Tamer Abdallah, MG Brand Manager; pose during the launch of MG5 in Doha on Wednesday evening. Pic: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula
DOHA: Auto Class Cars, the authorised distributor of MG in Qatar, launched the all-new MG5 in Qatar in a special event held at MG showroom at Salwa road in Doha. The event was attended by Sheikh Faleh Bin Nawaf Al Thani, Operations Director – Auto, at Nasser Bin Khaled Group; Hesham Al Sahn, General Manager of Auto Class Cars; Karim Monir, Head of Marketing at Auto Class Cars; Tamer Abdallah, MG brand Manager in Qatar; executives from MG Motor and representatives of media.
The launch of all-new MG5 is part of MG Motor plan to put the car on sale across the Middle East.
Sheikh Faleh Bin Nawaf Al Thani, Operations Director – Auto, at Nasser Bin Khaled Group, said: “Auto Class Cars continues strengthen its collaboration with MG, and the launch of the new MG5 in Qatar is in line with our strategic plans and expansion in Qatar, to maintain our ascending growth. MG is now a favorite choice, thanks to its amazing design, modern technology and affordable price. We are confident that our progress and mutual success with MG will not stop here, and looking forward for more achievements soon”.
Hesham Al Sahn, General Manager, Auto Class Cars, stated: “today, we celebrate the launch of a new car from MG, as part of MG plan to diversify its portfolio of cars to meet the demands of customers and cope with the new trends of the markets. We, at Auto Class Cars, are happy to be the first to launch this car in the Middle East markets, a clear indication of our strong position and the mutual trust between MG and Auto Class Cars”.
Tom Lee, Managing Director for SAIC Motor Middle East, parent company of MG Motor’s Middle East operations, commented: “The arrival of the all-new MG5 is yet another signal of our commitment to car buyers in the Middle East. MG Motor has been steadily making its mark over the past couple of years by offering customers an increasingly diverse range of models, equipped with unparalleled levels of advanced features and at prices that are hard to match.
“With the MG5, we are taking things up another level and making a real statement of intent. This new model is a true game changer, and will be pitched directly against less well-equipped models from the established brands. With an extremely competitive price, in a segment that is dominated by fleet sales, the MG5 is a true challenger model that will hold great appeal among its young target customers.” The arrival of the all-new MG5 is the latest stage in the exciting expansion of the British-born brand’s Middle East car lineup, and comes at a time when more customers in the region are buying MG cars than ever before.
The new MG5 is totally new from the ground-up, with a sporty look that perfectly suits those with an active lifestyle. At the front, the lightening blade design LED headlights, daytime running lights and chrome Wingspan grille make a strong visual statement, while the double curve of the side panels serves to accentuate the new model’s sports credentials.
The British-born car brand enjoyed a great 2018 in the Middle East, with record sales registered despite the challenging market conditions. With a network of dedicated retail partners across the Gulf region, boasting 21 modern showrooms and 21 service centres that all deliver the highest standards of customer service, the brand is rapidly expanding its presence.
