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About the MG5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 MG 5 small sedan remains relatively unchanged, although its price has increased by $1000 since its launch.
The MG 5 range now starts at $25,990 drive-away, maintaining its position as the most affordable car in its class. It even undercuts the drive-away pricing of the Mazda 2, the only other remaining sedan in the segment below. Additionally, it is priced just $1000 above the new-generation MG 3 hatchback.
An update is expected either later this year or next year, which will introduce various safety features following a zero-star rating from safety authority ANCAP in 2023.
MG sold 2252 units of its small sedan in the first half of 2024, surpassing the Subaru Impreza’s sales of 1078 units. It also nearly matched the sales of the smaller Mazda 2, which recorded 2446 sales.
The MG 5 marks the brand's re-entry into the small car segment in Australia, alongside the electric MG 4, which also launched locally in 2023.
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2024 MG5 Dimensions
1473mm
1842mm
4675mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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401LT
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2025 MG5 Infotainment
The base model MG 5 Vibe makes do with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is connected to a four-speaker sound system. Step up into the Essence variant and you get a slightly better six-speaker sound system.
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Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG5?
The MG 5 is backed by the same ten-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 |
How does the 2025 MG5 drive?
Our expert take on MG5 drivability.
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 |