MG Whale Bookings Open In The Middle East

At the Riyadh Motor Show last month, the MG Whale made its worldwide debut. Now, the SAIC-backed British brand has opened booking for the crossover for the Middle East region. Market-wise prices will be announced soon, but to put that in perspective, the starting price is USD 23,700, excluding taxes.

Details like the variant list and colour options are still under wraps. However, MG Middle East has revealed a few sets of specifications. For instance, the vehicle will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that outputs 228hp/370Nm. That will be coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

On the features front, the MG Whale will pack stuff like 6-way powered seats with memory function, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a 9-speaker Bose sound system, 256-colour ambient lighting and dual 12.3-inch displays, one each for infotainment and instrument cluster purposes. Other features, such as a two-tone interior, 360-degree camera, 19-inch alloy wheels, a wireless mobile charger and support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, are also available.