MG 5


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

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

MG 5
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
SuccessorRoewe i5 (China)

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
First generation
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
Engine1.5 L 15S4C VTi-Tech I4 (petrol)
1.5 L 15S4G TCI-TECH I4 (Turbo petrol)
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
MG 5
Overview
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Nanjing
DesignerJiping Luan (SAIC)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style4-door sedan
RelatedRoewe i5
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 15C4E I4 (Turbo petrol)
1.5 L 15S4C TCI-TECH I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
CVT
7-speed DCT
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.[5]

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).[6]

Other versions
Main article: Roewe i5
Roewe Ei5 (MG 5) electric car

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.[7] 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.[8] The MG 5 is offered with a gasoline engine only, in Style, Excite, and Elegance trim lines.[9]

In 2020, the electric Roewe Ei5 estate was launched in the United Kingdom as the MG5 EV,[10][11] with a two model range (Excite or Exclusive) priced from £24,495.[12] 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.[13][14]

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. "2020北京车展探馆：全新名爵5实车曝光". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  6. "采用第三代家族设计 曝全新名爵5预告图". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  7. "2020 MG 5 promises big car feel for small car prices". autoindustriya.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  8. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/22/mg-regresa-a-mexico-y-esto-es-lo-que-tienes-que-saber-productos-distribuidoras-garantia
  9. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/21/mg-5-2021-llega-a-mexico-la-nueva-opcion-britanica-en-sedanes-compactos
  10. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/the-2021-mg5-is-an-all-electric-214-mile-compact-estate-that-looks-like-a-vw-and-is-priced-from-24495/
  11. https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/
  12. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/motors/2020/09/22/mg-reveals-new-hs-and-5-models/
  13. https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/news/173510/mg-hs-plug-in-hybrid-suv-now-on-sale
  14. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/electric-for-all-mg-offers-a-range-of-three-electric-cars-with-the-launch-of-all-new-mg5-ev-and-mg-hs-plug-in/
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