MG’s small sedan entered 2024 unchanged, although it not too long ago acquired a $1000 worth hike.
The MG 5 vary now opens at $25,990 drive-away, although it’s nonetheless simply the most affordable automobile in its class. It even undercuts drive-away pricing for the only remaining sedan within the phase beneath, the Mazda 2.
It’s additionally simply $1000 greater than the new-generation MG 3 hatchback.
An replace is coming both in direction of the top of this 12 months or subsequent 12 months, which can convey varied security options following a zero-star ranking from security authority ANCAP in 2023.
MG bought 2252 examples of its small sedan within the first half of 2024, which noticed it outsell the Subaru Impreza (1078). It additionally got here near reaching the tally of the smaller Mazda 2 (2446 gross sales).
The MG 5 represents the model’s return to the small automobile phase in Australia, together with the electrical MG 4 that additionally touched down domestically in 2023.
Pricing
Mannequin | Drive-away worth | Worth change |
---|---|---|
2024 MG 5 Vibe | $25,990 | +$1000 |
2024 MG 5 Essence | $29,990 | +$1000 |
Powertrains
Vibe | Essence | |
---|---|---|
Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl |
Drive kind | Entrance-wheel drive | Entrance-wheel drive |
Transmission | CVT | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
Energy | 84kW @ 6000rpm | 119kW @ 5600rpm |
Torque | 150Nm @ 4500rpm | 250Nm @ 3000-4000rpm |
Effectivity
Vibe | Essence | |
---|---|---|
Gas consumption | 5.7L/100km | 5.9L/100km |
Gas kind | 91 RON common unleaded | 91 RON common unleaded |
Gas tank dimension | 50L | 50L |
Dimensions
Dimensions | MG 5 |
---|---|
Size | 4675mm |
Width | 1842mm |
Peak | 1480mm |
Wheelbase | 2680mm |
Cargo capability | 401L |
Kerb weight | 1260kg (Vibe) 1316kg (Essence) |
Servicing and Guarantee
The MG 5 is backed by the identical seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee supplied elsewhere within the MG vary.
Servicing is required each 12 months or 10,000km, and MG provides seven years of capped-price companies.
Capped-price service price | Vibe | Essence |
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12 months/10,000km | $266 | $272 |
24 months/20,000km | $427 | $430 |
36 months/30,000km | $266 | $272 |
48 months/40,000km | $581 | $585 |
60 months/50,000km | $428 | $272 |
72 months/60,000km | $427 | $661 |
84 months/70,000km | $266 | $272 |
Security
The MG 5 acquired a zero-star security ranking from ANCAP primarily based on testing carried out in 2023.
Class | MG 5 |
---|---|
Grownup occupant safety | 15.09 out of 40 (37 per cent) |
Youngster occupant safety | 28.81 out of 49 (58 per cent) |
Susceptible highway person safety | 26.78 out of 63 (42 per cent) |
Security help | 2.48 out of 18 (13 per cent) |
The bottom Vibe comes customary with the next security tools:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Reversing digicam
- Rear parking sensors
- Entrance, front-side and curtain airbags
The Essence provides:
Unusually, solely the top-spec Essence comes with rear seatbelt reminders.
Commonplace Tools
There are two trim ranges within the MG 5 vary.
MG 5 Vibe highlights:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- House-saver spare
- Automated LED headlights
- Proximity entry with push-button begin
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 4-speaker sound system
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Electrical parking brake
- Leatherette upholstery
- Cruise management
- Air-conditioning with rear air vents
- Folding rear seats
- Three selectable steering modes
Essence provides:
- Single-pane sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Six-way energy driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar
- Six-speaker sound system
- Energy-folding exterior mirrors
- Gray front-end accents
Colors
Each MG 5 variants can be found with a alternative of six exterior finishes.
- Dover White
- Royal Yellow
- Diamond Purple
- Misty Gray
- Black Pearl
- Brixton Blue
Dover White and Royal Yellow are no-cost choices, with the others costing $700.
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