Video Summary
-Two models are available: the entry-level Vibe priced at $24,990 drive away, and the Essence from $28,990 drive away.- Adding black paint costs an extra $700, bringing the total price of the test car to $29,690 drive away.
- Essence features include a turbo charged motor, a seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox, a sunroof, a 360-degree camera, a six-speaker audio system, electric driver's seat adjustment, and paddle shifters.
- It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol motor that produces 115kW/156hp, and 250 Nm of torque, with power sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
- It has LED lights that use "U-shaped light technology," a contrasting front bumper, and faux carbon fiber at the bottom.
- The window trim on the test car is popping out and cannot be pushed back in.
- The car comes with Maxxis tires and 17-inch wheels.
- The car lacks keyless entry and locking on the rear driver’s side door.
- The rear tail lights are LEDs.
- It's reminiscent of the Rolls Royce Wraith on the rear three quarters.
- The exhaust pipes are fake.
- It has 401 liters of boot space, a safety triangle, and a spare tire.
- It has decent foot room, knee room, and head room, as well as red stitching, designed plastic, and faux leather in the back seats.
- It has a single USB-A port, one air vent, and two map pockets but no arm rest in the back.
- Build quality is good.
- Door have good weight.
- The doors use scratchy plastics, but with nice texturing.
- It features a 10-inch screen with a "MG mascot" and hard buttons for quick adjustments.
- There is no built-in navigation, a volume knob, or physical HVAC controls, and it is not possible to dismiss the "MG mascot"
- Two USB-A ports up front, and a big rubber storage pad.
- The shift button needs to be pressed to go into drive.
- It is hard to get comfortable due to there being no telescopic steering wheel adjustment, and it features hard plastics all throughout the vehicle.
- It has wooden brakes,
- Steering is numb.
- The reviewer says the car is easy to have a flow going with.
- It delivers around 7.6 liters per 100km.
- This car has no blind spot monitoring and no radar cruise control.
- MG have backed it with 7 years.
- The MG5 sedan is a good sedan to check out for under $30,000 max
