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MG 5 buying guide

The MG 5’s options list is refreshingly simple with only one motor and battery to choose from, and a couple of trim levels. Keep reading to learn more about each.

What MG 5 trim levels are there?

The trim list is nice and straightforward for the MG 5 with just two options and generous amounts of standard kit on both.

Entry-level Excite cars include air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, and an infotainment system with sat nav, DAB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Top-spec Exclusive cars gain leather upholstery, heated front seats with electric driver’s adjustment, keyless entry, climate control, automatic wipers and roof rails.

MG 5 interior and technology

Considering the price point and the technology on board, you might expect a budget-basement experience in the cabin but MG’s worked hard to avoid that. There are a few more scratchy plastics than you might find in a premium rival but the leather upholstery in Exclusive models helps lift the ambiance.

The infotainment system on all models includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a built-in sat nav, and is reasonably easy to use – though it’s not quite as intuitive or responsive as the setup you’ll find in an Audi or BMW, for example. The system was upgraded in 2022 with a larger screen.

Interior space is the MG 5’s trump card compared to its electric rivals. You could reasonably use it as a family car, with enough rear space to squeeze child seats into position, and enough legroom if you need to carry adults in the back. Boot space is also head-and-shoulders above comparable EVs, though the load lip is a little higher than some making it a little harder to lift heavy items in.

MG 5 engine range explained

MG 5 115kW 53/61kWh

The MG 5 is powered by a single electric motor driving the front wheels. With 115kW (154hp) on tap, it’s surprisingly nippy and will dash from 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds, with the inner-city 0-30mph run completed even more rapidly. Early-2021-and-older MG 5s have a 52kWh battery pack for 216 miles of range, while newer cars use a 61kWh pack which stretches this figure to 250 miles. The car can accept up to 50kW from a fast charger, allowing it to get from 0-80% in around 50 minutes. Facelifted 2022 cars upped the maximum charge rate to 100kW, dropping the 0-80% time to 40 minutes.