7.4
2025 MG 5 review
Australia’s cheapest sedan is a value-packed offering – so long as you’re okay to go without some safety things…
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Matt Campbell
2024 MG MG5 vs 2024 Skoda Scala Comparison
MG MG5
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MG5
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7.4
7.4
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7.4
Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Based on the Skoda Scala
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
50L
285 to 295 km
50L
260 to 280 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $28,990
$32,490 - $42,390
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Metallic Paint (+$550)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$550)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1498 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 84kW - 119kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 250Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 10.5 | 10.5 | |
