MG5 (automobile)

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MG5
2020 SAIC MG 5 (front).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer SAIC Motor
Also calledMG GT
Production2012–present
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor Rover 25
MG ZR
MG GT

The MG5 is a series of compact cars that has been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same automotive platform as the Roewe 350 saloon car. [1]

Contents

In China, the first generation hatchback was sold as the MG5, while the sedan was sold as the MG GT. The first-generation MG GT was also sold as the MG 5 in several markets.

The second-generation model is marketed as the MG5 in China and Thailand, and either the MG5 GT or MG GT elsewhere. For most markets outside China and Thailand, the MG5 nameplate is used for a different model, which is the export version of the Roewe i5. Its battery electric version, the Roewe Ei5 is exported to Europe as the MG5 EV.

First generation (AP12; 2012)

First generation (AP12)
MG 5 01 China 2012-07-15.JPG
Overview
Also called MG GT (sedan)
Production2012–2018
AssemblyChina: Nanjing
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP, sedan)
Designer Tony Williams-Kenny
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan (MG GT)
Related Roewe 350
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,363 mm (171.8 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,492 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Rover 25
MG ZR
Successor Roewe i5/MG 5

The first generation MG5 debuted in concept car form at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show as the MG Concept 5. [2]

Outside of China, this first generation was exported to various emerging markets such as Egypt, Chile and Algeria.

Technical details

Rear view MG 5 02 China 2012-07-15.JPG
Rear view

The production MG5 is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) and 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft). There is a choice of five speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions.

A 1.5 litre turbo "Hyperboost" version was launched in November 2013, [3] producing 95 kW (129 PS; 127 bhp) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) mated to a six speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). [4] All models are equipped with 16 inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres.

Second generation (2020)

Second generation
2020 MG5 300 TGI (front).jpg
2020 MG5 300 TGI (China)
Overview
Also calledMG GT [5]
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Nanjing
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP) [6]
Designer Jiping Luan
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
Related Roewe i5
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 5-speed manual
7-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,675 mm (184.1 in) (MG 5)
4,695 mm (184.8 in) (MG 5 Scorpio Edition)
Width1,842 mm (72.5 in)
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in) (MG 5)
1,480 mm (58.3 in) (MG 5 Scorpio Edition)
Kerb weight 1,205 kg (2,657 lb)/1,260 kg (2,778 lb) (MG 5)
1,330 kg (2,932 lb) (MG 5 Scorpio Edition)

The second generation MG5 debuted in September 2020 right before the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. [7]

According to SAIC, the second generation MG5 features the third generation MG family design language, including a front fascia similar to the 2020 MG HS facelift, with engine options include a 1.5 litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine developed by SAIC, producing 173 PS (127 kW; 171 bhp) and a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder engine producing 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp). [8]

In China, the MG5 comes in two trims, 180DVVT and 300TGI. [9] Combined fuel consumption for the MG 5 is rated at 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres and 5.7 litres per kilometres depending on trim level (42 US MPG and 41.2 US MPG respectively).

Markets

Thailand

The MG5 was revealed in July 2021 in Thailand, in 4 grades: C, D, D+, and X; powered by the 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine. [10]

Middle East

The MG 5 was launched in the Middle Eastern markets in October 2021 as the MG GT. It is offered in three grades; STD, COM and LUX. It is available in three variants with two engine options; a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with 8-speed CVT transmission and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 7-speed DCT transmission. [11]

Mexico

The MG5 was launched in Mexico in March 2022 as the MG GT, with three grades: Style, Excite, and Alpha. All variants are powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 7-speed DCT. [12]

Vietnam

The MG5 was launched in Vietnam on 3 March 2022, with two grades: Std+, Com+ and Lux+. [13] [14] All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine and comes only with a CVT.

Indonesia

The MG 5 was launched in Indonesia at the 29th Indonesia International Motor Show on 31 March 2022. [15] Imported from Thailand, three grades are available: Activate, Ignite, and Magnify. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine and comes only with a CVT. [16]

Philippines

The MG 5 was launched in the Philippines in February 2023 as the MG GT, with two grades: Magnify and Sport. All variants are powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 7-speed DCT. [17] [18]

Australia

The MG 5 was launched in Australia in June 2023. Imported from China, two trim levels known as Vibe and Essence are offered with the 1.5 litre naturally aspirated engine and CVT transmission option available as standard on the Vibe trim and the 1.5 litre turbo and 7 speed dual clutch transmission on the Essence trim. [19]

The Chinese-imported MG 5 was one of only two vehicles introduced to Australia in 2023 to get the lowest possible Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP, aligned with Euro NCAP) safety rating of Zero stars in its Australasian market configuration. [20]

Brunei

The MG 5 sedan was launched in Brunei in August 2023. Imported from China, it is offered in Deluxe variant, with two engine options in one variant are in 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine paired with CVT, and 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 7-speed DCT. [21]

Bangladesh

The MG 5 sedan was launched in Bangladesh in October 2023. It is available in two variants with two engine options: a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine paired with CVT, and 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with 7-speed DCT. [22]

Powertrain

ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueTransmission0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
(Official)
15S4C 1,490 cc (91 cu in)112 hp (84 kW; 114 PS) at 6,000 rpm150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft; 15.3 kg⋅m) at 4,500 rpm8-speed CVT
15S4E 1,490 cc (91 cu in) turbo173 hp (129 kW; 175 PS) at 5,600 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25.5 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm7-speed DCT8.5s
181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) at 5,600 rpm275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft; 28.0 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm

Safety

ANCAP

ANCAP (aligned with Euro NCAP) rated the Australasian-market MG5 zero stars in 2023 due to the lack of seatbelt pre-tensioners and its autonomous emergency braking being limited only to car-to-car and vulnerable road user. [23] It is one of three vehicles that ever receive such score from the Australasian safety programme. ANCAP has accused MG of "a lack of design effort to prevent rear-seat occupant injury in frontal impact and side impact scenarios". [24] In response, MG announced a $4 million worth of investment to introduce safety changes to the MG5 to improve its crash-test performance for occupants by adding new collision avoidance features, which will be launched sometime in 2024 for the Australian market. [25]

TestScore%
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Adult occupant protection:15.09 out of 4037%
Child occupant protection:28.81 out of 4958%
Vulnerable road user protection:26.78 out of 6342%
Safety assist:2.48 out of 1813%

MG5 Scorpio (2022)

The MG 5 received a performance variant called the MG5 Scorpio for the 2022 model year with the front fascia completely redesigned and an additional performance-inspired body kit and additional color options. The MG 5 Scorpio is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine that powers the regular MG 5 but tuned up to 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS), 8 hp (6 kW; 8 PS) more than the standard model. The top speed is 200 km/h (120 mph) which is the same as the standard MG 5. Gearbox remains to be the same 7-speed DCT. [26]

Exterior colour choices for the MG5 Scorpio include: Passion Lemon, Nuclear Yellow, Flame Red, Cyber Gray, Obsidian Black, Snow Mountain White, and Brighton Blue. Interior colour choices are known as: Trophy exclusive Gray and Yellow, Extreme Black and Gray, Trophy exclusive Night Rider, and Extreme cool Black. The car is available in 3 trims: Deluxe, Trophy Sports Deluxe, and Ultimate. Pricing ranges from 102,900 yuan to 117,900 yuan. [27]

In comparison to the regular MG 5, the Scorpio Edition is 20 millimetres longer, 7 millimetres higher, and has the same width and wheelbase. The Scorpio Edition is 125 kilograms heavier than its regular counterpart. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres (38.5 US MPG).

Sales

YearChinaThailandMexico
20212,032 [28]
202274,612 [29] 11,121 [30] [31] 7,658 [32]
202346,156 [33] 6,419 [34] 6,749 [35]

Other versions

Since 2019, the MG5 nameplate is also used for a rebadged Roewe i5 for markets outside China due to the absence of the Roewe brand outside China. [36] In markets outside Europe, the MG5 nameplate is used for the petrol-powered Roewe i5 saloon, while the original MG5 is marketed as the MG GT or MG5 GT.

In Europe, electric Roewe Ei5 estate was introduced in 2020 as the MG5 EV or MG5 SW EV. [37] [38] [39] The MG5 EV was marketed as the first ever electric estate car in the UK market and was launched alongside the plug-in hybrid version of the HS crossover. [40] [41]

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