MG5 (automobile)
| MG 5 | |
|---|---|
 2020 MG 5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
| Also called | MG GT |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rover 25 MG ZR MG GT |
| Successor | Roewe i5 (China) |
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]
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 called | MG GT (sedan) |
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP, sedan) |
| Designer | Tony Williams-Kenny |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan (MG GT) |
| Related | Roewe 350 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 15S4C VTi-Tech I4 (petrol) 1.5 L 15S4G TCI-TECH I4 (Turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,363 mm (171.8 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,492 mm (58.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rover 25 MG ZR |
| Successor | Roewe 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
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 | |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing |
| Designer | Jiping Luan (SAIC) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Roewe i5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 15C4E I4 (Turbo petrol) 1.5 L 15S4C TCI-TECH I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT 7-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Length | 4,675 mm (184.1 in) |
| Width | 1,842 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
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
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
- ^ Top Gear BBC, 142(total), Series 18, Episode 2
- ^ "Shanghai motor show: MG 5". Autocar. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "MG5 Turbo is Ready for the China car market". Car News China. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.,
- ^ "MG 5 Configuration". SAIC MG. Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "2020北京车展探馆：全新名爵5实车曝光". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "采用第三代家族设计 曝全新名爵5预告图". Autohome. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "2020 MG 5 promises big car feel for small car prices". autoindustriya.com. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- ^ https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/22/mg-regresa-a-mexico-y-esto-es-lo-que-tienes-que-saber-productos-distribuidoras-garantia
- ^ https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/21/mg-5-2021-llega-a-mexico-la-nueva-opcion-britanica-en-sedanes-compactos
- ^ 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/
- ^ https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/
- ^ https://www.expressandstar.com/news/motors/2020/09/22/mg-reveals-new-hs-and-5-models/
- ^ https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/news/173510/mg-hs-plug-in-hybrid-suv-now-on-sale
- ^ 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/
External links
Media related to MG 5 at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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