Video Summary
The MG5's styling has been improved with new LED headlights and a cleaner, shaved front. The new alloy wheels are aesthetically pleasing. The new charging port feels better quality and less wobbly.The interior feels brighter, lighter, and more modern compared to the previous version. There is a new 10-and-a-bit-inch touch screen with updated software, and the MG smartphone app can be used. The two-tier center console, a gear selector, and the handbrake are new features.
However, the climate control requires going into the menu, which is not ideal.
There are some practical upgrades like a 500 kg towing capacity and roof rails that can take a 75 kg load. The back seats don't fold flat, which can be inconvenient. The regenerative braking is gentle and not very impressive.
There's a 57 kWh battery with a real-world range of around 200 miles. DC fast charging is 87kW, and AC charging is 7.4 kW. An average wall box charges the car in about nine and a quarter hours.
The ride quality may have deteriorated somewhat. There are considerable external noises and wind buffeting in the cabin.
