MG 5

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For the car sold outside China as the MG 5 since 2019, see Roewe i5.

MG 5
MG 5 II IMG001.jpg
2020 MG 5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Also calledMG GT
Production2012–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorRover 25
MG ZR
MG GT

The MG 5 is a series of compact cars that has been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same automotive platform as the Roewe 350 saloon car.[1]

In China, the first generation hatchback was sold as the MG 5, while the sedan was sold as the MG GT. The MG GT was also sold as the MG 5 in several markets.

Additionally, the Roewe i5 and Ei5 is also sold as the MG 5 in Philippines and the UK respectively.

First generation (AP12; 2012)[]

First generation (AP12)
MG 5 01 China 2012-07-15.JPG
Overview
Also calledMG GT (sedan)
Production2012–2018
AssemblyChina: Nanjing
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP, sedan)
DesignerTony Williams-Kenny
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan (MG GT)
RelatedRoewe 350
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 15S4C I4
  • 1.5 L 15S4G I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,363 mm (171.8 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,492 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorRover 25
MG ZR
SuccessorRoewe i5/MG 5

The first generation MG 5 debuted in concept car form at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show as the MG Concept 5.[2]

Technical details[]

Rear view

The production MG 5 is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) and 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft). There is a choice of five speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions.

A 1.5 litre turbo "Hyperboost" version was launched in November 2013,[3] producing 95 kW (129 PS; 127 bhp) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) mated to a six speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).[4] All models are equipped with 16 inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres.

Second generation (2020)[]

Second generation
MG 5 II 009.jpg
Overview
Also calledMG GT (Middle East)[5]
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Nanjing
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP)[6]
DesignerJiping Luan
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
RelatedRoewe i5
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
7-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width1,842 mm (72.5 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Second generation rear view

The second generation MG 5 debuted in September 2020 right before the 2020 Beijing Auto Show.[7]

According to SAIC, the second generation MG 5 features the third generation MG family design language, including a front fascia similar to the 2020 MG HS facelift, with engine options include a 1.5 litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine developed by SAIC, producing 173 PS (127 kW; 171 bhp) and a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder engine producing 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp).[8]

The MG 5 was revealed in July 2021 in Thailand, featuring 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine.[9]

Powertrain[]

Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission
15S4C 1,490 cc 118 hp at 6000 rpm 150 N⋅m at 4500 rpm 8-speed iCVT
15S4E 1,490 cc 173 hp at 5600 rpm 275 N⋅m at 1750-4000 rpm 7-speed DCT

Other versions[]

Main article: Roewe i5
2021 MG 5 SW EV (UK)

Since 2019, the MG 5 nameplate was reused for a rebadged Roewe i5 for markets outside China. This gasoline-powered saloon car model uses the General Motors Delta II.[10] In Mexico, the Roewe-based MG 5 was introduced alongside the HS and ZS on 21 October 2020, marking the return of the MG marque in the Mexican market after 15 years.[11] The MG 5 is offered with a gasoline engine only, in Style, Excite, and Elegance trim lines.[12]

In 2020, the electric Roewe Ei5 estate was launched in the United Kingdom as the MG5 EV,[13][14] with a two model range (Excite or Exclusive) priced from £24,495.[15] Excluding SUVs and crossovers, the MG5 EV was marketed as the first ever electric estate car in the UK market and was launched alongside the plug-in hybrid version of the HS crossover.[16][17]

References[]

  1. ^ Top Gear BBC, 142(total), Series 18, Episode 2
  2. ^ "Shanghai motor show: MG 5". Autocar. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  3. ^ "MG5 Turbo is Ready for the China car market". Car News China. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.,
  4. ^ "MG 5 Configuration". SAIC MG. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Sporty and a steal: MG GT storms into the Middle East". The National. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  6. ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ All NEW MG 5 เบนซิน 1.5 CVT : 559,000 - 689,000 บาท". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 20 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  7. ^ "2020北京车展探馆：全新名爵5实车曝光". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. ^ "采用第三代家族设计 曝全新名爵5预告图". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  9. ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ All NEW MG 5 เบนซิน 1.5 CVT : 559,000 – 689,000 บาท". 20 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  10. ^ "2020 MG 5 promises big car feel for small car prices". autoindustriya.com. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  11. ^ "MG regresa a México y esto es lo que tienes que saber: Productos, distribuidoras, garantía". 22 October 2020.
  12. ^ "MG 5 2021 llega a México, la nueva opción británica en sedanes compactos". 21 October 2020.
  13. ^ "The 2021 MG5 is an All-Electric 214-Mile Compact Estate That Looks Like a VW and is Priced from £24,495". 23 September 2020.
  14. ^ "MG5 EV".
  15. ^ "MG reveals new HS and 5 models".
  16. ^ "MG HS plug-in hybrid SUV now on sale".
  17. ^ "Electric for all! MG offers a range of three electric cars with the launch of all new MG5 EV and MG HS Plug-in". 22 September 2020.

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