MG5 EV used buyer's guide & review - Is this the electric car bargain of 2022? / Electrifying
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The MG5 has proved to be a huge hit in the UK for MG Motor. It's been the only pure-electric estate car on sale and factor in cheap prices and a long range, and it's easy to see why it's been a success.
But does that translate to the used market? If you're after a good second-hand EV, should the MG5 be on your shortlist? Nicki Shields finds out.
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I’ve had my MG5 for 15 months. It is absolutely brilliant. I love it.
Nice to know. Positive review !
How long to charge and how much?
MG bought by cheap fools. By buying a Chinese car, unlike any other purchase, you are directly supporting a Chinese Communist Party owned company and undermining western companies (including from democratic countries like japan and Korea). China are a communist/totalitarian regime, they want slowly dismember western economies. All car companies in China are directly or indirectly owned by the CCP. You are supporting CCP design, technology, and engineering. China are a self proclaimed enemy of western democracy and free people, fact. Buying Chinese cars will change the power dynamic and erode western freedoms. China cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is a threat to their regime. They need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires/civilisations spread their model.
By increasing the power of Chinese companies like MG, we are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched think again. If you think this process will be benign, you are wrong. China will slowly tighten their grip on democracy, it is already starting to happen, they already demand other nations to limit their freedom of speech. On the current course, in the not too distant future, your government will be indirectly controlled by China, your government will impose decisions handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question these decisions. You, your children, and grandchildren will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives.
As one example China forcibly sterilised and aborted their own women in the 80's, dragged them in to horrific surgeries, now the Uyghurs are being subjected to the same treatment.
I had a Leaf for five years and was worried that my next EV after that would have to be an SUV since that seemed to be all that any manufacturer wanted to make, but the MG5EV came along and it was exactly what I wanted - boring, simple and effective. It's not going to set your pulse racing, but it is going to get you where you want to be with a whole bunch of stuff every time. Mine might be up for sale soon, though, because the new 2022 version looks even better.
I have the 2018 40kwh leaf. Is the mg5 as quite when driving? (road and wind noise etc)
MG bought by cheap fools. By buying a Chinese car, unlike any other purchase, you are directly supporting a Chinese Communist Party owned company and undermining western companies (including from democratic countries like japan and Korea). China are a communist/totalitarian regime, they want slowly dismember western economies. All car companies in China are directly or indirectly owned by the CCP. You are supporting CCP design, technology, and engineering. China are a self proclaimed enemy of western democracy and free people, fact. Buying Chinese cars will change the power dynamic and erode western freedoms. China cannot allow freedom of thought or speech, it is a threat to their regime. They need to extinguish freedom in as many places as possible. All empires/civilisations spread their model.
By increasing the power of Chinese companies like MG, we are walking ourselves in to totalitarian control. If you think it seems too far fetched think again. If you think this process will be benign, you are wrong. China will slowly tighten their grip on democracy, it is already starting to happen, they already demand other nations to limit their freedom of speech. On the current course, in the not too distant future, your government will be indirectly controlled by China, your government will impose decisions handed down by China. You will not be able to protest or question these decisions. You, your children, and grandchildren will grow up without any freedom for the rest of your/their lives.
As one example China forcibly sterilised and aborted their own women in the 80's, dragged them in to horrific surgeries, now the Uyghurs are being subjected to the same treatment.
Okay, I’m confused, you’re complaining that the charging port is at the front of the MG5 and yet you praise the fact that the Kia e Niro and the Hyundai Kona both charge at the front so don’t have to reverse into a charging bay. Which is it?!!
And reversing into a spot is so much easier to get out again
@@monkeyseemonkeydo432...and much safer for pedestrians.
A company i worked for had a policy that all vehicles usung their car park MUST be reverse parked, if you breached this rule your pass was revoked
I have a standard range mg5 and I'm pretty sure the 0-62 time is in the 7's just like the longer range one.
My 21 exclusive was £24,000 - I can get £26,000 for it a year later.
Why am I not surprised at the somewhat negative remarks at times? As far as I can see at least some of them are not warranted. For instance, you say that the charging port in the nose is a bit inconvenient. Why is it inconvenient? Personally I find it very convenient. Drive up to the charger head on, plug in and charge. What is inconvenient about that? As with many of these reviews, it seems to me that the presenter simply wants to find fault for little reason. However, you do admit that they are popular amongst some people and it has a good ride, amongst many other positives. Overall I like your review, but please don't find fault for the sake of it. I certainly like mine.
Looks like a vw Passat to me, an electric Passat... It's like all I've ever wanted
The only thing to make it better would be a keyfob between the seats like a Saab, perfection
I've got one of these on subscription, I only went for the MG5 because it was the cheapest EV to lease, not at all because I wanted one. I think they're so plain, a bit boring and not something I would choose out of choice after coming from a Mercedes E400 and Volvo XC40, but I'm VERY surprised.
Mine's a 50kWh in Excite trim so it's not exactly plush, but I'm very surprised at just how well built the interior is. No rattles, no creaks from the dash, centre console or even the doors when you pull them closed (something you get in Mini, BMW, Ford, VW)...
The stereo is also quite capable so long as you have the virtual subwoofer (which just makes the speakers sound blown) and surround sound off - it has a full band EQ so you can actually tinker around with it to get it how you like and better than the standard offerings from Ford, Mercedes, BMW or VW but not as good as Vauxhall's standard system.
My main gripes have to do with the lack of lumbar support, no safety kit, no auto wipers, poor headlight output and it doesn't have heated wing mirrors.
If I were to buy one myself, I'd be sure to get the long range Exclusive just for the extra kit alone.
I'm a very heavy footed driver and I've been averaging 3.8 m/kW.
I will say though, there's no sat nav - ordinarily this wouldn't bother me, but with this car it means it has no way to direct you to any nearby charge points when you're battery is low.
If you wanted a sat nav, why did you get the Excite model and then complain that it doesn't have a sat nav, rather than the Exclusive model, which does.
Yes Nikki, up here in the N.East of Scotland it seems to me cars production is lagging behind them that want to convert, especially as ICE fuel is going through the roof.
I've checked my local sources and no one can supply me with a 2nd hand EV but all promote brand new vehicles at costs that outweigh by bank balance, so what is left is checking agengies down south and paying for the vehicles to be shipped north, even through main dealerships, that can be a hefty bill to add to the final cost.
Think I'll hang on to what I know, until 2024 when the new Renault 5 ev hits British dealerships - as I want one.
Try Mackiemotors of Brechin for your MG5 or even Dicksons of Inverness, as for money, try the Energy Saving Trust for an INTEREST free loan.
@@dougscott3089 as well as potentially, a healthy Affinity Discount for using the EST scheme
Also re the delivery charge Athol, spoke to a dealer down south and said the delivery charge was a deal breaker - he came back a day later with " we'll deliver it FOC to my home in Stirling" !
This nonsense about the SR model only supporting 50kW keeps getting repeated - just like the Long Range, the original Standard Range model supports 80kW DC charging. Other than the battery capacity, MG Pilot suite, dual level boot floor & 75kg load rating vs 35kg (Exclusive only) - they're pretty identical. Including performance.
Wow, if 4.6 meters is a SMALL estate car then how big is a big one?
would you get a set of golf clubs in the boot without laying the back seats down?
I save up every two weeks for a Marks and Spencer Ham and Mustard sandwich - just to feel posh.
Whatever did you mean saying it looks cheap like M&S?
Harrumphh!!
I prefer estate cars rather than SUV's. I just wish that this was a bit more stylish. Reminds me of a passat at the front.
the new one looks great
Like the presenter honest appraisal non of the bloke waffle ! Like the car too.
So you're promoting PCP?
The world has gone mad. More and more we're forced rent or subscribe to everything!
yes china are known for copying stuff but what was wrong with the passat estate practical reliable loads of space umm i give you the mg5 ev does what it says on the tin really. they are a nice car id have one but live in a terraced house no off street parking and a pavement between my front door and the toad not ideal. great review
Well the boot area is the size of Wookey Hole, Somerset!!
Are they available for right now? In Thailand expected delivery is sometime in 2023 :(
Technically, I think one could argue that the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is ALSO a small, practical estate EV... 😎
That aside, the MG5 is absolutely what the UK EV-buying public 'need' right now - it has an amazing range for the money, it's family-sized practical (so, hopefully, people can stop buying aerodynamically-inefficient and therefore utterly wasteful SUV monstrosities...!) plus a 7 year warranty. 👍
Porsche TCT definitely the best estate car of the 2, and arguably ever made.
@@shaunpowelluk Also at least 3x the cost of the MG5, so not exactly an estate car for the masses.
Got a LR 72 plate MG5 , best car ever owned. Fast, cheap to run, comfortable 👍👍👍
I think most estate cars are dreary passat/skoda look the same I think mg5 is a great car may well be my next one. But happy with Leaf at moment
The new version of the MG5 will be much more of a looker. Currently it is the Rowve.
God I wish MG would just introduce that facelifted MG5 already. I’m slightly tired of seeing this dated design now. The refreshed model looks significantly better.
Very much so.
Leasing deals are really decent on this car... Look around!
In 3 years time the technology will have moved on and handing back the cheap lease car might be very worthwhile....
Only problem with that car is the steering wheel is on the wrong side!
We don't find that to be a problem in the UK......
@@Brian-om2hh yea but u also drive on the wrong side of the road! 😆
@@skepticalmechanic nope, been driving, riding, walking on the left side of the road for over 1000 years....
@@iainansell5930 that’s a new record!
Such a shame the car isn't better executed. As a concept, I love it, but the load lip is far too high, and the folding seat design is a disaster. It's not really any good as an estate.
I agree about the seats - they are so far from flat that it's hardly an estate. The BMW i3 seats fold flat, so if they could do that in such a compact car, why not here?
I swear that all you reviewers have been paid to bad mouth the MG5, there's nothing wrong with its body styling, I've had people say "Like your Passat," it is what it is, a good reasonably priced EV estate with more room than its SUV brother the ZS EV (and cheaper) good acceleration even in eco mode & even better, after a long journey no sore back or legs. To return to its body shape, it doesn't stand out like say a Tesla, (have you seen what Tesla owners have to put up with on the other side of the pond.)
Bad-mouthing? this is an incredibly positive review
The comments on styling are fair. They are right, It's not visually exciting and the comments about Roewe and VW's similar design language have been true for almost 15 years. They don't say that's bad though, it's just a comment of note
@@benrgrogan IF THAT'S POSITIVE I HATE TO THINK WHAT YOUR IDEA OF A NEGATIVE ONE IS. 💩💩💩
@@benrgrogan Perhaps I should have said "Damned with faint praise.)
I assume you didn't listen to the review, it was incredibly positives the negatives they mentioned were minor niggles?
Positives
-"One of the best rides of any car on sale"
- Really nice boot
- Generous equipment
- Attractive price tag
- Equipment levels usually only found on cars that are much more expensive
- interior quality is good a "Stirling effort"
- nice touchscreen
- really liked rotary driver selector
- haven't found any annoying niggles
- seems to be pretty reliable based on feedback
- Cheap to run and maintain
- Great Warranty
- Great affordable service plan
- Lease deals on new models are really good
"Proves that value for money doesn't have to be cheap"
Whilst the negatives were minor niggles about the rear seats, roof bars, styling that's "a bit bland", lack of smart app and a slightly awkward charge point - all things raised by owners in the owner groups I've visited.
I'm not sure how that could be interpreted as negative and certainly not as bad mouthing. Reading comprehension is important.
Sorry but it looks awful, the ZS EV is littered with issues but at least it looks better than this abomination.
Good value perpaps. But honest its look like a car from the late 1980. Put some effort in the design.😳
Taxi drivers might have them but are taxi drivers happy with them?
No-one else think that a 4 year old weighing 35kilos might be a little off?!!? Obesity hasn't reached this level yet! Think you have mis-read 35lbs for av. 4 yo as 35kg.
I usually strap two 4yr olds to the roof bars. No problem.
Looks like a for C max
I yearn for the day when EV designers lose their Space 1999 fantasies and design conventional cars. The V2 eGolf for example is light years ahead of the Id.3. This car is nice and sensible. All it needs is greater range.
I really like the eGolf but hate the ID.3 - I'd have bought one if it was fitted with a decent sized battery.
Might not be as long but I’d say the Enyaq is an estate car. Though it is rather pricy if you want all the toys.
It can’t charge faster, they charge at the same speed. Have pictorial evidence of my 2020 SR charging at 79kWs.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You might wonder why microchips are taking ages to come to the car manufacturers. The answer is that the chips are made in Ukraine and are pretty much blocked by VP.
Small estate? Seems as large as a Passat?
For economy these estate are way better than SUV. Dull or not. Lots of SUV that are more awfully.
Lovely car if it dosent catch fire
I'd be more concerned about the car you drive now catching fire. Around 300 petrol and diesel cars catch fire in Britain each day. The NTSB in the US, recorded 190'000 ICE car fires during 2022....
Suv
Cheep EV.
It's a shame that this is the only family estate car EV at the moment. As someone who hates Stupid Ugly Vehicles (or SUVs as some people call them), estates are the best choice, but not a Chinese one (because of all of the usual reasons for avoiding buying anything overtly Chinese). Bring on an Audi A4 Avant EV or Seat Leon ST EV...
Estates are the only cars I buy. That MG is bloody ugly though.
She is a Badge snob.... Tom should have done this review
She's been very positive about the car
I had a ZS EV for 8 months and it was one of the worst cars I have ever owned. Littered with foibles and faults, got to the point i hated driving it. The MG5 might suit some folks who don’t care how their car looks but I just couldn’t bring myself to buy one, looks like a 15 year old design.
What a terrible grating voice she has….Vocal Fry are Us.
As for the car it’s not an estate car if the seats don’t fold flat…it’s not a niggle, it’s a failure.
They do fold flat, but you do have to take the seat squab out. Bit of a faff, but useful to know.
@@devonbikefilms can you fully take the seats out?