Icon Concept (United Kingdom, 2012)

Launched at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, the Icon is inspired by the styling of the MGB GT.

MG says that the Icon is meant to be an SUV. The design was penned by MG's head of design Anthony Williams-Kenny. Up front there are two large, round headlights set above a small grill. The Icon has large, sculpted front doors with hidden rear doors. At the rear, the car has vertically-oriented tail lights similar to the original MGB.

“The MG brand has a unique set of values and heritage and allows us to offer individual design values to our products. The MG Icon represents our vision of a modern MG and we feel that the small SUV canvas demonstrates MG’s capacity for progressive design with respect for its long heritage. The MG Icon highlights a global vision for MG’s design and represents a milestone for the brand, particularly this year which marks the 50th anniversary of the MGB,” said Kenny.