Iconic British MGB sports car reborn (SUV made in China)

Back on the road: MG's Chinese owners showed off the company's new sports car, the Icon, at the 2012 Beijing motor show
The modern-day take on the classic British sports car is expected to be launched in 2014

The iconic British MGB sports car that brought affordable sports car motoring to the masses is to be reborn in the 21st century – designed by Britons but built in China.
The new MG Icon was unveiled as one of the undoubted stars of the Beijing Motor Show and is a modern take on a much loved classic which is still seen widely on the road today.  
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Rear view: According to teh car's British designer the rear haunches were inspired by the firm's 1955 model the MGA
Pledge: Although it will be manufactured in China, it is possible that some cars could be sent to the UK in kit form for final assembly at MG¿s Longbridge factory in Birmingham

Unlike the original the roadster will offer ample space for four and a generous boot

Interior: Although the model on show was a coupe, a soft-top roadster is also set to follow




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