Skip advert
Advertisement

MGF TF 160

Here's an MG that's nearly as fast from 0-60mph as a Lotus Elise, sniffs at the heels of a Subaru Impreza WRX and will wipe the floor with a 2.2-litre BMW Z3. The new TF 160 spearheads the revitalised MG TF range, and proves what a finely honed driver's car the stylish roadster has morphed into. The same team that turned Rover's humdrum family cars into desirable sports saloons has been let loose to toughen up the MGF.

Here's an MG that's nearly as fast from 0-60mph as a Lotus Elise, sniffs at the heels of a Subaru Impreza WRX and will wipe the floor with a 2.2-litre BMW Z3. The new TF 160 spearheads the revitalised MG TF range, and proves what a finely honed driver's car the stylish roadster has morphed into. The same team that turned Rover's humdrum family cars into desirable sports saloons has been let loose to toughen up the MGF.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Powered by a 1.8-litre in-line four, the TF 160 offers 158bhp. The car can really be driven hard up to the 7,100rpm red line, and sprints from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and on to a 137mph top speed.

Sitting 10mm lower than the standard model, the car we tested was fitted with a

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £22,197Avg. savings £3,091 off RRP*Used from £21,997
Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

RRP £11,550Avg. savings £4,501 off RRP*Used from £11,185
Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

RRP £10,400Avg. savings £6,895 off RRP*Used from £9,399
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £12,970Avg. savings £2,455 off RRP*Used from £10,990
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

EV drivers brace for £1 per kWh charging prices as standing charges skyrocket
Fiat 500 connected to a Gridserve rapid charger

EV drivers brace for £1 per kWh charging prices as standing charges skyrocket

A new impact assessment of operator standing charges estimates the cost of plugging in could exceed £1 per kWh before VAT and running costs are even c…
News
12 Nov 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Popular Jaecoo 7 hits a new low at £222 a month
Jaecoo 7 - front action

Car Deal of the Day: Popular Jaecoo 7 hits a new low at £222 a month

The Jaecoo 7 has taken the UK by storm – and it’s easy to see why at these prices. It’s our Deal of the Day for 11 November.
News
11 Nov 2026
New BMW X5 40 xDrive M Sport review: the iX5 is better in every way
BMW X5 40 xDrive - front tracking

New BMW X5 40 xDrive M Sport review: the iX5 is better in every way

We get an early taste of the new BMW X5 ahead of its official arrival
Road tests
11 Nov 2026