Video Summary
-The old British brand MG is now owned by a Chinese manufacturing giant.- MG cars have good space, excellent range, and good value.
- MG5 performance at 115 kW motor, that's 156 ps and 280Nm of torque equals 0-62 in 8.3 seconds.
- Newer models offer a rear-wheel drive 150 kW motor, a bit smaller than some EVs.
- ZS EV performance 115 kW, the same horsepower and torque as MG5 has a sprint of 8.4 seconds.
- MG4 rear-wheel drive 150 kW performance does a 0-62 time of 7.9 seconds.
- The Marvel R has all-wheel drive and is very fast.
- The split spoiler on the MG4 with two tone body work is a sporty look.
- MG5 cut traditional station wagon look. They offer alloy tires and the roof rails give it character.
- The Marvel R has a sharp and clean front end.
- The new MG4 is really stepping up the game with its aggressive, angular nose and the split spoiler, and the color bodywork is sporty.
- ZS EV is 4.3 meters long and MG5 is 4.5, so you get more space inside.
- MG5 boasts 464 liters of space. You can fold down the seats, and it is 1456 liters of space.
- ZS EV 448 liters of space. Only 1166 liters, with seats folded down. The Marvel R is 4.67 but has 357L of space and you can get it for 1400 if the seats fold down, the smaller wheelbase cuts down on space.
- All models are approved for 500 kg, and the Marvel R is 750.
- Technology in the MG is surprisingly good, but you are not expecting to be the best in class.
- The screens are a touch laggy and the colors are not the best.
- It has adaptive cruise control, auto breaking, lane keep assist.
- The long range version is about £28,500. ZS EV from £32,000 with the big battery.
- If I was going to buy one today.
- Prices around the world vary a lot.
- Incentives may vary in your area.
- The MG5 as the best choice for practicality and Value.
- If you don't need the space of the MG5 it could still come down to the MG4.
