MG’s small sedan entered 2024 unchanged, though it recently received a $1000 price hike.
The MG 5 range now opens at $25,990 drive-away, though it’s still easily the cheapest car in its class. It even undercuts drive-away pricing for the sole remaining sedan in the segment below, the Mazda 2.
It’s also just $1000 more than the new-generation MG 3 hatchback.
Essence
An update is coming either towards the end of this year or next year, which will bring various safety features following a zero-star rating from safety authority ANCAP in 2023.
MG sold 2252 examples of its small sedan in the first half of 2024, which saw it outsell the Subaru Impreza (1078). It also came close to reaching the tally of the smaller Mazda 2 (2446 sales).
The MG 5 represents the brand’s return to the small car segment in Australia, along with the electric MG 4 that also touched down locally in 2023.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price | Price change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 MG 5 Vibe | $25,990 | +$1000 |
| 2024 MG 5 Essence | $29,990 | +$1000 |
Powertrains
Essence
| Vibe | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | CVT | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Power | 84kW @ 6000rpm | 119kW @ 5600rpm |
| Torque | 150Nm @ 4500rpm | 250Nm @ 3000-4000rpm |
Efficiency
| Vibe | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.7L/100km | 5.9L/100km |
| Fuel type | 91 RON regular unleaded | 91 RON regular unleaded |
| Fuel tank size | 50L | 50L |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | MG 5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4675mm |
| Width | 1842mm |
| Height | 1480mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm |
| Cargo capacity | 401L |
| Kerb weight | 1260kg (Vibe) 1316kg (Essence) |
Servicing and Warranty
The MG 5 is backed by the same seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty offered elsewhere in the MG range.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and MG offers seven years of capped-price services.
| Capped-price service cost | Vibe | Essence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Safety
The MG 5 received a zero-star safety rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2023.
| Category | MG 5 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 15.09 out of 40 (37 per cent) |
| Child occupant protection | 28.81 out of 49 (58 per cent) |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 26.78 out of 63 (42 per cent) |
| Safety assist | 2.48 out of 18 (13 per cent) |
The base Vibe comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Reversing camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
The Essence adds:
- Surround-view camera
Unusually, only the top-spec Essence comes with rear seatbelt reminders.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels in the MG 5 range.
Essence
MG 5 Vibe highlights:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare
- Automatic LED headlights
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Four-speaker sound system
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Electric parking brake
- Leatherette upholstery
- Cruise control
- Air-conditioning with rear air vents
- Folding rear seats
- Three selectable steering modes
Essence adds:
- Single-pane sunroof
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Six-way power driver’s seat with manually adjustable lumbar
- Six-speaker sound system
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Grey front-end accents
Colours
Both MG 5 variants are available with a choice of six exterior finishes.
- Dover White
- Royal Yellow
- Diamond Red
- Misty Grey
- Black Pearl
- Brixton Blue
Dover White and Royal Yellow are no-cost options, with the others costing $700.
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