Video Summary
The MG5 is available in four different configurations. The price range is from about 32,000 to 36,400 Euros. The vehicle stands out as the only electric station wagon in Europe and potentially the world. It is placed in an interesting price range.The review focuses on the standard-range luxury version with a 50.3-kWh battery. There is also a bigger one with 61-kWh capacity. With the smaller battery, the range is between 310 km and 320 km, depending on 16-inch or 17-inch rims, respectively. The range can get to 400 km with the larger battery and 16 inch rims.
Initial impressions of the car are positive, indicating a higher quality compared to the MG4. The steering wheel is comfortable.
The lane-keeping assist is noticeable. It is less obtrusive compared to the MG4.
The car has a KERS-labeled button to set the recuperation, but the difference of the settings is difficult to identify.
The acceleration test with sport mode took 8.3 seconds.
The materials of the luxury equipment are better. The driver's display shows information on driving assistant systems.
The screen in the middle of the dashboard shows the navigation, radio, and battery. It allows selecting vehicle-to-load.
The steering wheel is good and grippy.
Two levers allow controlling the driving assistance systems.
It features a start-stop button.
The tires are height-adjustable.
There's USB access under the central console.
It has an interesting design.
The car is an electric station wagon of smaller size, along the lines of the Skoda Octavia but not Superb, or VW Passat. The trunk is 80 centimeters wide at the front, around 90 cm at the rear and the depth is around 75 cm. The car has 1.5 meters depth when you fold down the rear seats. With the rear seats folded, the car has a not quite even surface.
The reviewer could not discover a way to set the AC temperature.
It can be charged at the front. It has Vehicle-to-Load. An adapter is needed, which costs about 500 Euros. The charging power is 11kW with AC, while it takes 40 minutes with DC charging (from 0 to 80%).
It is visually appealing and good to drive.
It does have wind noises. The steering is a bit spongy on the highway. Maximum speed can't really be tested because of traffic.
The reviewer notes that this car has a Chinese badge. He says that there will be discussions about China, but such discussions will be difficult because many cars contain Chinese elements.
