Overview
The 2025 MG5 ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2024 classified as a MY24. The MG5 is regarded as a 4d sedan built in China with prices starting at $28,990 before on-road costs.
The MG5 is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L TURBO 4 engine that has 119 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Seven-speed Auto Dual Clutch. MG claims the MG5 ESSENCE uses 5.9L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 847km per full tank.
The MG5 measures 1473mm (58.0 inches) in height, 4675mm (184.1 inches) in length, 1842mm (72.5 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1318kg (2905.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The MG5 ESSENCE comes standard with 215/50 R17 91W front tyres and 215/50 R17 91W rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250km warranty.
The 2025 MG5 ESSENCE has a 127mm ground clearance
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Front Footwell and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJA36U9XNN123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1490 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | TURBO 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 119kW |
| Power RPM | 5600 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 |
| Transmission | 7 SP AUTO DUAL CLUTCH |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | - |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 215/50 R17 91W |
| Tyre Rear | 215/50 R17 91W |
| Front Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7Jx17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1473 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4675 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1842 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 127 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2670 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1318 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1757 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | CHINA |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Front Footwell |
| VIN Number | LSJA36U9XNN123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 0 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |