Video Summary
- The MG5 is Australia's cheapest sedan, which offers a lot of value for the money.- The entry-level version costs less than $25,000 drive-away with pretty good equipment like automatic LED headlights and push button start, while the Essence grade costs $4,000 more.
- The Essence gets a punchy turbocharged petrol engine with a dual-clutch automatic.
- Alternatives to the MG5 are a manual Hyundai i30 and the Kia Cerato sedan. A left-field option is the Mazda 2 sedan.
- It’s not a small car. The MG5 is almost 4.7 m long.
- There is decent knee room in the back seats, but headroom is a bit tight for tall occupants.
- It does have some cheap finishes.
- The 10-inch touchscreen media system is pretty nice. It includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- For many, the car's cabin feels like the upgrade of a lifetime.
- There is more road noise than should be coming into the cabin.
- Ride quality is surprisingly good and it coasts over bumps nicely.
- The engine has enough grunt. The steering is agile, but also easy to turn.
- Fuel consumption for the Vibe model is 5.7 L per 100 km. The Essence fuel consumption is 5.9 L per 100 km.
- If ANCAP crash tested, the car wouldn’t get five stars. The lack of active safety tech could be a deal breaker.
- For some the 7-speed dual clutch automatic isn’t going to be the preference. It can feel sluggish and laggy at lower speeds.
- The warranty in Australia is seven years and unlimited kilometers but only to 160,000 km if being used for commercial purposes.
- The servicing intervals are 12 months or 10,000 km.
- The MG5 has impressed the reviewer, though it’s not going to suit everyone's needs and preferences.
