Video Summary
The MG5 is the first fully electric station wagon of 2023.The tested model is an MG5 standard range.
The MG ZS EV provides one drivetrain option, but the MG5 comes with the standard or long-range version.
The standard range battery allows a 310-km drive according to the WLTP norm. The long-range version allows a 400-km drive according to MG.
It's available for a little less than €34,000.
Technical features include a 46 kWh battery, an 11 kW on-board charger, and the ability to charge with 82 kW power.
The battery is comparable to that found in Stellantis models.
It features a system to cool or heat the battery. The battery is made up of lithium-ion cells.
MG ensures you a large car that is fully equipped with technology, and it is offered with a seven-year warranty.
The tested comfort configuration is equipped with AC, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a partly digital dashboard with a board computer, a great sounding audio system with 6 speakers, iSmart Lite connectivity with navigation, app connection, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The car provides a 479L trunk and a lot of space on the back bench. With collapsed seats, the trunk volume is 1376 liters.
It doesn't have live traffic information.
In winter, a heat pump is required to pre-heat the cabin.
With this configuration, the car uses 15.7 kWh per 100km.
