Video Summary
The MG S5 EV is an entirely new electric vehicle, unlike its predecessor that was a combustion car converted to EV. It's larger than the ZS EV, with better styling resembling the MG4, but in an SUV version. The interior has a superb cabin and a minimalist dash and a floating console. It comes in two grades, excite and essence. Both have a choice of two batteries 49kWh and 62kWh.Standard features include LED headlights, running lights, taillights and alloy wheels. The essence has 18" and excite has 17". Both have proximity unlocking, single-zone climate control, 12.3-inch media display, digital radio and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The excite gets a 4-speaker stereo and the Essence 6-speaker stereo.
Prices match competitors. There's is no leather, the seats are PVC plastic. The seats are large with plenty of space up front. The vehicle boasts a 5-star ANCAP rating. Safety features are non-intrusive. Having lived with this for a week, she concludes it has Plenty of power. Laura gave the car a 9.1/10 rating. Drivability feels superior. Rear visibility is uninhibited. Has no front boot, lacks a front storage space. The rear features directional air events.
Energy consumption is around 20.4kWh/100km. The smaller battery allows 340km of range and the larger gives 430km of range. It has quick acceleration and is linear, controlled, and smooth. Most motoring journalists favor the rear wheel drive aspect. Comes with 10yr/250k kilometer warranty.
