Photographers in China have spotted the forthcoming 2015 MG MG6 facelift.

The MG6 was first launched back in 2009 and was the first vehicle to come from the British car manufacturer after ownership rights went to the Nanjing Automobile Group from China back in 2005.

2015 MG6 Facelift details

The MG6 sedan is due for a mid-life update and this will included tweaked and updated versions of headlights, a restyled rear bumper, new taillights and a different lid for the boot. Engines and powerplant is expected to be carried over to the new model. For the record, there’s a 1.8-litre petrol with 99 kW and the turbocharged 1.8-litre petrol with 118 kW. The turbocharged unit is the one we get for the South African market. Overseas, there’s a 1.9-litre diesel with 110 kW and 350 Nm – a decent-sounding engine if the specifications are anything to go on.

This facelifted MG6 will make an official appearance around September at the Chengdu Auto Show, with domestic Chinese sales to begin in the final quarter of the year.

The MG6 is available for sale in South Africa and there are a few pre-owned models available in the Used section.