Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Fuel Economy Rating
14 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
181 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
1.5 LUX
AED 88,700
Engine Assembly
1.5 L
Odometer Mileage
14 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
181 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
285 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1490 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
12 sec
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
Single Turbo
cylinders
4

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The 2026 MG One is a compact SUV that brings turbocharged performance and a well-loaded cabin to the competitive mid-sized crossover segment — standing out with 181 BHP from its 1.5 L turbocharged engine at a price point most rivals struggle to match. Prices start from AED 88,700.
The range is a single-trim offer in the UAE: the 1.5 LUX, which pairs the 1.5 L turbocharged petrol engine with an Automatic gearbox delivering 181 BHP. Standard equipment runs to a large floating touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and a 360-degree camera — kit levels that typically appear only on higher trims in rival lineups. Fuel efficiency comes in at 14 Km/L on a mixed cycle, which is competitive for a turbocharged crossover in this output class.
Pros: 181 BHP from a 1.5 L engine makes the One genuinely quick for its price bracket — quicker off the line than most compact SUVs in its price bracket. The standard-fit spec is generous; there is no need to chase an upgrade trim to get a panoramic roof or advanced safety features. Cons: with only one variant on sale, buyers who want a lower entry price or a stripped-back option have nowhere to go within the MG One range. The brand's service network in the UAE is smaller than established Japanese or Korean rivals, which is worth factoring into a long-term ownership calculation.
Used 2024 MG One examples currently list from AED 46,000 on CarSwitch — around 48% below new, reflecting the rapid price correction common to Chinese-brand crossovers in this segment. 2025 examples list from AED 70,000, still a meaningful saving against the new-car price.
Buyers cross-shopping the MG One typically also consider the Chery Tiggo 5, Geely Monjaro, and BYD Yuan Plus — all Chinese-brand compact SUVs competing in a similar price bracket with comparable equipment levels, where the MG One's power output gives it a clear edge on outright performance but the Monjaro steps up in interior refinement and the Yuan Plus offers an electric alternative.