Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
5.9 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
173 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
STD (Base)
SAR 66,600
Engine Assembly
1.5 L
Odometer Mileage
5.9 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
173 bhp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Torque Output
250 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
cylinders
4
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The 2026 MG GT brings a sport-influenced sedan silhouette and a punchy turbocharged engine to the affordable end of the Saudi market — a strong proposition for buyers who want more style and performance than the segment norm. Prices start from SAR 66,600.
Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5 L engine delivering 173 bhp, sent through an Automatic gearbox. The five-seat cabin adopts a driver-focused layout with a modern infotainment screen and sporty trim details. Only the STD (Base) specification is offered in KSA, meaning the buying decision is straightforward — the full package at a single price point. Fuel efficiency is competitive for a turbocharged petrol in this class, though no official combined figure is published for the Saudi-spec model.
Pros: 173 bhp from a 1.5 L turbocharged engine is a meaningful differentiator versus naturally aspirated rivals at a comparable price, and the fastback bodywork gives the GT a premium road presence. The Automatic gearbox handles city traffic smoothly. Cons: the single-trim structure means there is no factory route to options such as a panoramic roof or more advanced safety tech. MG's resale values in Saudi Arabia remain below those of established Japanese and Korean brands, which should be weighed against the attractive entry price.
The MG GT is a relatively recent addition to the Saudi market and lacks the pricing history needed to quote a reliable residual value figure. Buyers should approach resale expectations conservatively relative to Japanese alternatives, while noting that MG's growing dealership and service footprint in KSA is a positive sign for long-term ownership support.
Buyers cross-shopping the MG GT in Saudi Arabia often also look at the Chery Arrizo 6, Geely Emgrand, and BYD Qin — a group of Chinese-brand sedans offering similar value-focused positioning and modern features, where the GT stands out on power output but buyers should compare after-sales network coverage and parts availability across each brand before committing.
What does an MG GT cost in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 66,600 covers the STD (Base) and there is nothing above or below it. One price, one car, everything fitted — which for a turbocharged saloon undercuts most of the naturally aspirated compacts it shares a showroom floor with elsewhere in the market.
MG GT or Geely Emgrand?
Take the GT if the drive matters. It is the faster car by a wide margin, the more rewarding one on an open road, and it returns more of its value later. The Geely Emgrand is cheaper to buy, cheaper to insure and easier to justify as pure transport. The MG 5 is the same brand's plainer saloon and the budget option of the three.What does an MG GT cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
A small turbocharged engine is efficient when driven gently and thirsty when it is not, and this one invites the second. Servicing is conventional through the brand's authorised network, with no hybrid or electric components to complicate a repair. Budget for tyres more than for maintenance — a car with this power-to-price ratio gets used.
Does the MG GT hold its value in Saudi Arabia?
It holds up better than most in its class — about 57% after five years, against the 51% we would expect for sedans of the same age and mileage here, and above the roughly 52% typical of Chinese brands. At three years it is still around 71%. The cars reaching CarSwitch for inspection sit at a median of around 35,000 km, a young population, so the individual service record carries more weight than any segment average when you are pricing a specific car.
Is a used MG GT the better buy?
Here, yes. A nearly new example generally runs around SAR 45,000 to SAR 65,000, roughly 33% under the new entry price and about SAR 20,000 saved — a wide discount for a car that holds its value as well as this one does. That combination, a large upfront saving on a model with strong retention, is the best value case in the MG range.