Video Summary
The MG5 Electric is an EV station wagon with DC charging at speeds up to 87 kW and a range of up to 400 km (WLTP).Acceleration is faster than expected, even without sport mode.
The MG5 is front wheel drive and traction control is working overtime.
The speed indicator is on the left of the dash and power percentage on the right.
There are a lot of different data layouts to choose from.
The car has lane departure warning with lane keep assistance.
Zero to 100 km/h takes 8.3 seconds, and the top speed is 185 km/h. The long range version makes 156 hp, while the standard version makes 170 hp; both versions have a max torque of 280 Nm.
The long range comes with a 61.1 kWh battery, the standard version with a 50.3 kWh battery.
The indicator sound is really loud.
The test car is painted Dover White with two-tone 17" rims.
The wheel arches are not fully sealed.
The Luxury trim level has a 360 degree camera.
The trunk is not automatic.
There is extra space under the trunk bottom and extra storage space to the side.
It has 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
There is 479 liter cargo space; 1367 with the seats down.
Leg room in the back is great and there is a flat rear floor.
There are USB and USB-C charging ports in the rear.
There are roof rails with a 75 kg max load.
The passenger seat is manually adjustable, while the driver seat is electronically adjustable.
It can be used to charge or power stuff with the vehicle-to-load option up to 2200 W.
There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB.
CarPlay connects instantly and works fast.
It does not have a frunk.
There are blue details everywhere, and fabric on the dashboard.
The luxury trim level is the only trim with grey leatherette seats.
It has Isofix child seat-mounting points.
