Video Summary
The MG5 is a facelifted model, but improved.The side profile shows it has a high ride height compared to other station wagons.
This is because the platform wasn't EV-only, and needed space for the battery pack.
It drives more like a crossover.
Two different battery packs are available: standard range (50 kWh, 46 kWh usable, 320 km WLTP range) with an LFP chemistry that can be charged to 100%; and long range (64 kWh, 57 kWh usable, 400 km WLTP range) with a lithium-ion chemistry.
The smaller LFP battery is also present in a ZS EV.
The long range battery is a bit smaller than the ZS EV's.
The standard onboard charger is 11 kW; charging the standard range from 0-100% takes five hours, and the long range around six hours.
Both versions can fast charge at a maximum speed of 87 kW, and have a relatively flat charging curve.
The standard range can charge from 10-80% in 35 minutes, and the long range in 40 minutes.
Vehicle-to-load is supported, meaning you can charge other devices from the car.
The boot has 479 liters of space.
There are no hooks or 12-V socket, but the floor height is adjustable.
There is no front trunk.
The floor is high, and the driver's legs are in a more horizontal position.
The instrument panel has a partly digital display.
The car does have modern driving safety features.
It is a very neutral car to drive.
The steering doesn't have a lot of feeling, but a nice weight.
It does have 11 kw onboard charger.
If you drive on the highway, it will feel steady.
The suspension is on the comfortable side.
The car does not lean much in corners.
There are high levels of road noise.
Compared with the MG ZS EV:
The driving position is better.
The seats are better.
The steering wheel is adjustable in both ways.
The MG5 is better at regenerative braking.
For adults in the back seat:
Limited support at your thighs.
It lacks USB ports and air vents.
Final Verdict:
Compared to the ZS EV, it drives better and lacks fewer flaws.
The reviewer would chose the MG5.
