MG unveils two concepts at Goodwood, GO! slated for 2027

The MG Motor brand unveiled two new concept vehicles at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday, July 9, signaling a significant shift in its design direction and product planning. The first, a compact electric hatchback called the MG GO!, is a direct preview of a production model slated for release in 2027, intended to compete with popular retro-styled European city cars. The second, the MG Cyber concept, offers a glimpse of a potential future flagship electric performance SUV.

The MG GO! concept is a subcompact electric vehicle designed to evoke the brand's British heritage while targeting a contemporary market. Company officials stated the design draws inspiration from several iconic MG models, including the MGB GT sports car, the Metro Turbo, and the ZR hot hatch from the 2000s. The goal, according to Carl Gotham, head of advanced design at MG's London studio, was to create something compact and contemporary but also warm, expressive, and immediately likeable. He added that the design aimed to capture the clarity, charm, and emotional appeal historically associated with MG.

The production version, expected to be named the MG 2, will go on sale in Europe and the UK...