@@imdone5331 The fact that you see alot of 30-40 yr old Toyotas and Hondas still on the road are a testament of their durability and reliability. You can't really blame Filipinos for choosing brands with good reputation. I'm actually rooting for MG and Geely. More competition the better for us consumers.
Considered the MG5 Alpha, Vios G and The City RS for some time. Ended up with the RS got it a few days ago. No regrets. Best of both worlds Vios reliability, comfort and parts availability plus MG5 refinement. But I have to admit the MG5 has many features that I wish my RS had.
I have an MG5 MT and it can easily reach 190kph while Vios struggles when you hit the 150-160kph mark. Yeah, we have both of these and you won't even look at the Vios when they're side by side.
Sir Caco great comparo segment! MG5 owner here. There is a fix for the CVT lag or delay. Which some of MG5 club members already knows and took advantage. It’s on the CAN settings.👌🏻
I chose vios when i bought a unit last month, some of the features are nice but im still after the reliability and the long term use which is Toyota's main badge, i cannot risk, im not that rich to buy anytime another car, some tech features can be added after market.
I have my MG5 for 5 months now and still satisfied with it. The only problem I have with it is the leather seat. My back always ends up sweaty specially on long drives. I'll be buying those lanai seats one of these days, I'm just worried it might damage the leather.
I'm on my 2nd Vios already. The Vios 1.3 E followed by Vios 1.5 G. Both Vios have never given me any mechanical headaches since 2017. Although I fancy a lot of tech in a car, I might end up still choosing what's the best in its class. #IMHO
Best in sales dahil taxi and grab choice, but at the bottom when it comes to performance and features. We had two and both are 2017 models. They’re slow and the clutch is too hard to press on. So stop saying Vios is the best in class. Lol
Toyota is a boring brand, my family would always get a toyota badge. When it's time to get my own car I thought of buying a different brand as each segment has the same price range and toyota without any cool stuff making it the most expensive of all. In the end I got a toyota, its now 7 years without replacing anything except from the wipers, bulbs, break pad, fluids, battery and still runs like the day I bought it. Most people go to Toyota just for the peace of mind for a very long time, and mind you... Peace of mind is priceless.
It's IMO "easy" to slap tech inside cars and still have a cheap price tag since electronics are quite cheap these days. But when it comes to the important stuff like the transmission, the engine, reliability and having parts available on the same day instead of waiting for months...the choice is quite obvious. But if you're not planning on keeping the car beyond 5yrs, the MG might be a better choice. Resale value is going to be a lot lower though
@@motrini903 Additional cost though. Also MG5's more appealing to the eyes than the Vios which you'll find even just out of your doorsteps. Power and drivability are also better overall. MG5's a bang for the buck. You choose Vios just because of parts availability and nothing else.
@@WheelHeadd Drivability? that's debatable. I chose Vios because of its reliability and nothing else. I also own a 2008 vios already at 293,000km and from someone like me when who just want a car who can take me from Point A to Point B without fault, why would I buy anything else?
Exactly. We got a 2008 Vios with 280,000 km. walang sakit ng ulo. Basic Maintenace lang at palit ng aux fan worth 3k. Sold it and bought another brand new Vios. Peace of mind knowing that your car will get you from point a to point b and wont break down in the middle of the road is better than having the most advanced tech in an unproven sedan.
I hope you can test the MG5 with its CVT settings modified. There’s an option to change how the transmission responds to acceleration and some of these settings help in reducing the so called lag which in turns make the MG5 more responsive.
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
Tried that as well when i test drive the MG5 before. The agent was able to change the settings. Pero iba pa din tlga compared when i drove the vios. Toyota makes the best and smoothest engine/transmission
If you want reliability where a car can get you from point A to point B, get a Toyota. If you want to find love in a car and enjoyment in driving, get other brands cause Toyota is pretty lack lustered in all other facets sadly.
Toyota already have the people's trust. so why would they give effort to upgrade their products to be more bang for your buck? my only disappointment was their TRD version (Toyota Racing Development) those variant mostly got design upgrade only. So i'll win the race if my car looks better? is that what their development team thinks?
I think the MG5 also has a better suspensions and spacious too that's why it's very comfortable to ride.. It's still new to themarket but still give a chance.
MG5 owner here for 7months. You're right, the suspension is excellent. Even the other drivers who tested our car are very surprised for its overall performance. We had our 1st PMS last month and it found no issues, just oil changed and checkup
Just a prediction. I think the car market in the Philippines will have the same outcome as the smartphone market. A ton of cheap Chinese cars with more features will start appearing. Filipino locals will doubt the quality of the cars at first. But after a few years, these Chinese cars would be more frequent on the roads, due to the availability of cheap parts and multiple dealers that provide service. It's like how Chinese smartphone companies like Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, 1+, and Infinix take most of the Philippine Smartphone market share. Japanese, Korean, and Western manufacturers should act fast if they don't want their dominance in the Philippine car market to plummet. More car features with a cheaper price might save their foothold here.
But then again Chinese cars aren't cheap, they're priced the same as the competition. They should undercut the competition by at least 20% price-wise. Chinese phones did that by offering "high-end" features on their sub-15k phones whereas their competition sell for 20k and up. But they were able to do it because of their manufacturing and supply chain prowess. Can they do the same with cars? Also, many car buyers still use cars for "status symbol" and that requires brand heritage and prestige, which the Chinese, Indian, Russian cars, etc. do not have (yet). Smartphones are easier to buy than cars, so people are more frequent to try new brands. You'd have to shell out at least 500k for a new car, and in that case it won't be easy for people to risk it. It's true for electronics that more features usually means better, but not for the car market, especially for the frugal ones and financially smart buyers who'd like to keep a car for at least 10 years with less visits to the casa. In contrast, most car brands operating in the US or other countries offer their cars with better specs or equipment. Compare a US-spec Civic vs. a PH-spec or any model, and the one from US will come out with better value. The question is, why can't it be done in the PH?
@@streamingvideo6654 Answer, they know the market. Some markets like US, you need to provide better feature to be competitive. Here, "Toyota yan, Honda yan! Maganda yan!". Our market that relies too much on brand recognition doesn't foster healthy competition for the known brand to try. Why would they? even if they offer inferior products it will sell like hot cakes anyways. Most Chinese(or china-made) brands have proven themselves in other countries, and they actually offer almost the same feature here as well, so why undermine their tenure? Because it's china? MG has been around longer than toyota and what they offer is actually from their main lineup. Vios is not even from Toyota Japan.
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
@@keenesaulcrescini8687 ofc it's good to have that option I'm not arguing lol I'm just saying that 1080p is more than enough for the majority of viewers given that only a small fraction of us have 4k capable screens and blazing fast internet connections
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
@@michaelbelonio3342 Lmao, in this global economy it won't even matter. Japan's largest trade partner is China. It's these partnerships that prevent war from actually happening apart from showing teeth. The more the world decouples from China, the less China has to lose and that makes it all the more scarier.
Main advantage of Toyota Vios is Resale value. For MG5 if you want value for money take this sedan. It's got all the features that you are looking for a Luxury Compact sedan with a Subcompact Price and Brits badge.
When i bought my 1st car this year, MG and vios was on my list but I'd choose honda between these two. Parts maybe expensive or its maintenance but reliability, more premium looking, better quality and just better overall plus better resale value. But betwenne vios and MG, i think its worth a gamble to try MG. Not the higher variant but the 750k around variant. If 900k-1M price range is your budget, id go honda city.
All 3 are okay . Swift is good, it looks elegant and it's a bit bigger compare to the 2. I suggest you go for Brio, it has more power and good looking. As for mirage the engine is reliable and have good power delivery. Comfort wise, mirage should be your last choice.
MG is nice but there's so much tech in it, it would really cause a lot of problems in the near future. As what I heard from the other, "LESS TECH, LESS HEADACHES" which is literally true, so I would go for a vehicle which is less tech, save some money for the cost if problems would arise anytime soon.
I understand what you're trying to imply but in all honesty, it feels a little bit misleading to state that having additional features and techs at your disposol compromises the value of the car. Well, this is mainly due to the fact that these "techs" actually aids to your safety and driving comfort, and no, it doesn't cause that much headache since some of these features are never going to interefere with your driving, not unless you activated it manually which is very reasonable. To add, these techs and features are far more superior from what was introduced before, securing little to no errors or bugs that may cause such headaches or problems in the future since ECUs(Computer Boxes in Automobiles) nowadays are also getting more and more refined, and should there be any issues are easily fixable through your local dealership (Casa). Ironically, the standards of automobile value today are usually based on the features and tech to price ratio, given how tight the competition is in the industry of automobiles. But then again, we have our own perspectives and I just hope you find this a little bit conducive.
@@heyjun1283 even if ECUs nowadays are getting more and more refined doesn't mean that there is no chance it would cause a problem, and most problems concerning electric circuits are hard to detect, yes it is fixable but what if this happens when you're in the middle of nowhere and local dealerships are miles away. Now, I'm not implying not to buy techie cars, actually what you said is true, it aids comfort and safety but these technology as I've said sometimes causes both your head and your pocket. We are entitled to our own preference and that is what I am doing, just saying my own preference, and there is no other intention whatsoever.
@@corolla9545 Okay, I get that there is always the chance that something electrical-related due to tech n features might break down but doesn't that apply to all the vehicles? Since you're pertaining about chances then aren't all of the vehicles have the chance to break down at any given moment? So, basically, you're just arguing about something that's entailed when buying a car because we can't deny the fact that one way or another vehicles would always bear the chance of breaking down at the side of the road, can we? Also, some tech that could be a probable cause of electrical problems found in MG are in the Vios, as well. So, the vios could, by chance, suffer the same issues as the mg as well, if there are any. And yes, each one of us are entitled to have our own perspective especially with subjective things, and I fully respect your opinion. I just wanted to share some of my insights and hear yours, as well.
Toyota Vios, and the Honda City, all the way 😊👏👍 The MG5 must prove first its reliability, durability, and longevity. Finally, it's hard to beat Toyota in after sales service, maintenance cost, and spare parts. All car reviewers must include these in discussions.
Yeah. I was kind of hesitant too to get the MG5 because reliability,durability and longevity is not proven. I’ve taken the risk and let’s see how it goes haha. So far the after sales is quite good and you will not pay a cent on maintenance for a year, then you will pay for the consumables if there are any need for change but the labor is free. Spare parts though is quite an issue. Most of the parts are available only on casa. And you are lucky if you get the part you need in a week. I’ve read that some waited for about two months in order to get the parts they needed. Maybe due to pandemic. So far I’m happy and the MG5 has not failed me. Hopefully it will not haha Agree that this should be included in reviews and discussions. Most of the reviews out there only review the looks and specs but not these other factors.
@@kennethjulianda2945 Thank u very much Sir for sharing your experience with the MG5 😊👏👍 Upon further research, I learned that the MG5 won in an endurance race in the Bonifacio Cup (manufacturers' class). Impressive demonstration of durability 😊👏 Hope that you will enjoy the MG5 for a long time Sir, and I hope the company will also succeed here in our country 😊👍
This is the problem with most automotive journalists and reviewers. They heavily emphasize on how the car looks, how loaded it is with features we dont even need in the first place, how shiny the paint is, how one car with a sunroof is better than one that hasn’t. What is the most important is how reliable it is, how easy and how cheaply it is to maintain, how it will hold up over time, the quality of the parts, the engine, the transmission. Will it last with minimal amount of maintenance. I mean, what is the number one functionality of a car? To get you from point A to point B. How can you enjoy a car that is loaded with features when it falls apart after a few thousand kilometers?
Its 2021 its easy to look for parts if something breaks nowadays...the vios is just basic...if your want realibility with great features go for almera or city...
@@amazingworld6805 Its still Jatco cvt with bad reputation regardless. But I agree with you on City tho. I'll take the Naturally aspirated engine over the underpowered turbo engine any day.
Hndi pa diniretso ni Caco: "..no matter what comparison we make, even if you put a Flux Capacitor in the MG, Filipinos would always choose the Vios for its bulletproof reliability..." ganern
Some car buyers these days don't really keep their cars for 5 to 6 years, so it's okay to buy these new Chinese brands because they offer better value and power. We just bought a Vios last December and it's okay, very basic, not an exciting car, but does the job of getting you from point A to B. But, I feel like we will be selling it after 5 years despite being designed to last over a decade.
@@johnyonardpauly5601 Yes it depends on the financial capability. Also noticed that there are more new cars on the road today than 90s and early 2000s cars. More people are driving the newer vios and 3rd gen than the 2nd and 1st gen which means some really disposed of their old Vios rather than keeping them for more than a decade. It's kinda like Singapore where you don't see old cars because they only allow a maximum of 10 years to keep a vehicle, but some people are okay at changing cars every 5 years.
@@XGlite015 yes agree. really depends on the financial capability. also sold my 12 yr vios with 280,000km just to buy another brand new vios just because i think i already gotten my money's worth with that car. lol
@@markjavier8157 Strong AC. We also have an old Nissan Exalta with AC still cold as ice. Pretty much comparable to the vios. :) My sister on the other hand, owns a mirage and I will never ride that one on a hot summer day. lol
Vios wins due to reliability and toyota branding. MG is not bad at all. In fact, i believe its worth your money as well. It's just risky since its new in the market but it's how you take care of it anyway
In that price range, I’d rather go for 7 seater MPV like rush, xpander,ertiga or xl7. We could also consider some crossover like coolray and tiggo buy like what Sir Caco said, your choice because its your power.
a lot would choose vios, personally me too. but if you want a new experience and a bit unique on the road mg 5 is okay, especially if you'll used it for around 5 yrs then change after to resell it at around 300k is a bit diff (unlike vios). but if you want to settle for a longer use then vios it is. yet if you have a bigger budget may as well choose city.
Toyota reliable. If it lacks features, you can upgrade it and enjoy the whole car for the next 15 years with it's great reliability and maintainability. MG might have better "tech" but you certainly can't upgrade the reliability it has as it's a Chinese car.
Yeah, I get that almost every Chinese car offers a little better and somehiw undercuts the price too..That means once these cars prove to be reliable, people will start to switch unless Japanese car makers would step up thier game.. Competetion is good for the consumers..
For me personally, it comes down to long-term reliability. Most Filipinos are budget conscious and keep their cars for many years. Toyota's proven dependable and simple maintenance makes it the smart choice.
Nice review sir caco. But for me i will score it this way. MG5 3.5 and VIOS 0.5. Because of the obvious techs, space and amneties MG5 offers. Chinese 3 / Japanese 1. hmmmm.. it's still your choice. Choose well. 🐫🙏🤗
lol when it comes to reliabilty japanese cars all the way tapon mo na yang MG mo after 5yrs wala ka ng makikita sa kalye niyan nasa basurahan na lahat.
iwan na iwan ang Vios s MG5 at all aspect..Bago Hari na ng sub compact Car ..ung Vios bumaba ang standard dahil naging pang karaniwan nalang ..ginagawa kasi pang taxi
we had 3 vios gen3 before, we use in car rental, now 1 nlng for personal us and I can say na reliable tlga ang vios and maganda "yung Gen3" pero sa design ng Gen4 now, ewan ko ba ano naisip ng nagdesign ng vios gen4 bakit prang pumangit ata. Tapos ganun padin interior, mas nag mahal pero puro plastic at prang tinipid padin ng sobra. (opinion ko lng) I really love Toyota pero pass muna ako sa Gen4, I'm thinking na ipalit sa Gen3 nmin is MG5 or MgzS muna. Abang nlng for future sa vios Gen5 bka maganda na.
Lots of MG cars in Dubai, UAE. You'll see it everywhere. PS: If you see a CIVIC or LANCER here. You can presume that it is own by a Kabayan with 3 stars and a sun at the back. Lol.
khit yung top of the line ni Vios wlang panama ky MG core 5 Manual Transmission na nasa 658k lang yung SRP.. aroud 13,500 lang yung monthly with zero downpayment..umaapaw sa features at tisoy ang itsura..sobrang layo ni Vios..ang binili mo lang nman ky Vios ay brandname nla at dhl mraming available na pyesa..pero lahat ng sasakyan ngayon sinakop na ng china yan pati pyesa..kya nsa pagamit yan hnd dhl sa sinasabi na matibay c toyota..i dont agree with that..nsa paa at kamay mo ang buhay ng sasakyan hnd sa brandname..for me ky MG ako, tisoy at top of the line na ang features with a shockingly price of 658k only..base model ang twag pero pang top of the line ang features..pakicheck ang MG core 5 MT.
I really love the mg5 with all its toys, luggage space and tech. But i also want a reliable car and parts availability. Even though i love the mg5, I'll have to go with the vios in this one. Because at the end of the day i want the good feel of a smooth transmission and the cars power
Yeah you will need all those features to entertain you while you’re on the side of the road waiting for the tow truck. Toyota engines and transmissions were bulletproof. It will bring you from point A to point B (which is the most important function of a car by the way) reliably for many years to come without falling apart after 100,000 kilometers.
@@paoo3353 it's not just the transmission. You'd have to take into account all parts and materials, and the whole engineering and manufacturing processes.
Long term Reliability VS Newby, although techy. I would still prefer old school, gets tough along the run and lasts longer on quality parts. Well you know what i mean ladies n gents you get to decide anyway.
Mg 5 full of specs than others cars thats why i choose mg5.... Especially the manual full of specs and modern car.. But i take the mg 5 core cvt at..im not worry about parts coz the branch of mg now is in everywhere..
You want a car that will just keep working after a decade? Get the VIOS. Want the latest tech at an affordable price? Get the MG5 Want reliability and the bells & whistles? Get a Lexus
Toyota is boring because It’s safe and reliable. You don’t get it for the looks or because you care about the brand - you get it because it just works. Everytime.
Compare any value competitor (MG5) to Toyota (Vios), this can quickly edge out Toyota. It is a grape vs lansones comparison. Toyota's product people aim to just be competitively priced vs country mates like Honda and Nissan and more recently Korean marques. So naturally, many toys are left out to meet the target selling price.
Most cars are okay until they get old then the quality comes out that's why you see older Toyotas and Hondas everywhere.
You see old toyota and honda coz their been around for quiet while unlike other brands like MG and Geely who just came it to action
@@imdone5331 The fact that you see alot of 30-40 yr old Toyotas and Hondas still on the road are a testament of their durability and reliability. You can't really blame Filipinos for choosing brands with good reputation. I'm actually rooting for MG and Geely. More competition the better for us consumers.
Agree.
Makalumang mind set na yan..
Lol statement of what ?? No choice??
Considered the MG5 Alpha, Vios G and The City RS for some time. Ended up with the RS got it a few days ago. No regrets. Best of both worlds Vios reliability, comfort and parts availability plus MG5 refinement. But I have to admit the MG5 has many features that I wish my RS had.
Same thoughts.
Very good choice..
Wala naman pinagkaiba yang RS lineup na yan sa regular city hahaha walang turbo.
would settle to civic rs if with rs. if i would choose city i would pick the midline. but but! it's my choice.
I have an MG5 MT and it can easily reach 190kph while Vios struggles when you hit the 150-160kph mark. Yeah, we have both of these and you won't even look at the Vios when they're side by side.
This is true
Sir Caco great comparo segment! MG5 owner here. There is a fix for the CVT lag or delay. Which some of MG5 club members already knows and took advantage. It’s on the CAN settings.👌🏻
would you mind sharing the link about the group sir? also MG 5 owner here and its kinda annoying :(
I chose vios when i bought a unit last month, some of the features are nice but im still after the reliability and the long term use which is Toyota's main badge, i cannot risk, im not that rich to buy anytime another car, some tech features can be added after market.
Aside from performance and reliability another important thing I look for when buying vehicles is personality. Which I see that the MG 5 has a lot of.
I have my MG5 for 5 months now and still satisfied with it. The only problem I have with it is the leather seat. My back always ends up sweaty specially on long drives. I'll be buying those lanai seats one of these days, I'm just worried it might damage the leather.
Thanks for the update
I'm on my 2nd Vios already. The Vios 1.3 E followed by Vios 1.5 G.
Both Vios have never given me any mechanical headaches since 2017.
Although I fancy a lot of tech in a car, I might end up still choosing what's the best in its class. #IMHO
Best in sales dahil taxi and grab choice, but at the bottom when it comes to performance and features. We had two and both are 2017 models. They’re slow and the clutch is too hard to press on. So stop saying Vios is the best in class. Lol
Toyota is a boring brand, my family would always get a toyota badge. When it's time to get my own car I thought of buying a different brand as each segment has the same price range and toyota without any cool stuff making it the most expensive of all. In the end I got a toyota, its now 7 years without replacing anything except from the wipers, bulbs, break pad, fluids, battery and still runs like the day I bought it.
Most people go to Toyota just for the peace of mind for a very long time, and mind you... Peace of mind is priceless.
Indeed sir
MG5 Alpha user here. Executive feels like, save for the money and the suspension is superb.
how much monthly po?
MG5 owner here..great car for a beginner driver like me. It is very spacious and the seats are great esp for long drives :)
MG5 is a reliable car it is used as a taxi fleet in China (rebadge) Roewe i5.
It's IMO "easy" to slap tech inside cars and still have a cheap price tag since electronics are quite cheap these days. But when it comes to the important stuff like the transmission, the engine, reliability and having parts available on the same day instead of waiting for months...the choice is quite obvious. But if you're not planning on keeping the car beyond 5yrs, the MG might be a better choice. Resale value is going to be a lot lower though
Its easy to slap aftermarket tech nowadays. Wag kayo papabulag dyan. Yung vios ko nga napainstallan ko ng 360 sorround view camera :D
@@motrini903 Additional cost though. Also MG5's more appealing to the eyes than the Vios which you'll find even just out of your doorsteps. Power and drivability are also better overall. MG5's a bang for the buck. You choose Vios just because of parts availability and nothing else.
@@WheelHeadd Drivability? that's debatable. I chose Vios because of its reliability and nothing else. I also own a 2008 vios already at 293,000km and from someone like me when who just want a car who can take me from Point A to Point B without fault, why would I buy anything else?
@@motrini903 agree
phones that are coming out these days feels like it has bigger screens than the vios’ infotainment system
Yup skimping out on features and keeping prices up. Well, that's probably because we're lemmings, in some way.
let's be real here, no matter how many words you describe the vios, the only adjective that fits it perfectly is basic. which isn't bad to most
Exactly. We got a 2008 Vios with 280,000 km. walang sakit ng ulo. Basic Maintenace lang at palit ng aux fan worth 3k. Sold it and bought another brand new Vios. Peace of mind knowing that your car will get you from point a to point b and wont break down in the middle of the road is better than having the most advanced tech in an unproven sedan.
yeah, it's BASIC, it's good for Toyota's wallet because of their monopoly, most people will still buy their BASIC vehicles.
Bulletproof
@@motrini903 it's the quality and reliability that matters the most.
@@metathanatos1 I'll take a reliable "basic" japanese car manufacturer than those Chinese garbage.
correction: vios XLE and above has LED foglamps, other variants have no foglamps
I hope you can test the MG5 with its CVT settings modified. There’s an option to change how the transmission responds to acceleration and some of these settings help in reducing the so called lag which in turns make the MG5 more responsive.
Yes, tried that in my MG 5 Style Core. Changing CAN settings to AMT/MT. I will it test tomorrow :)
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
Tried that as well when i test drive the MG5 before. The agent was able to change the settings. Pero iba pa din tlga compared when i drove the vios. Toyota makes the best and smoothest engine/transmission
Reliability and Resale still goes to the Vios. But the MG5 is a nice option.
If you want reliability where a car can get you from point A to point B, get a Toyota.
If you want to find love in a car and enjoyment in driving, get other brands cause Toyota is pretty lack lustered in all other facets sadly.
Toyota already have the people's trust. so why would they give effort to upgrade their products to be more bang for your buck? my only disappointment was their TRD version (Toyota Racing Development) those variant mostly got design upgrade only. So i'll win the race if my car looks better? is that what their development team thinks?
I used toyota before, but i used now a new mg5 core cvt, iba ang feeling ko sa mg5 talagang okey sya..
I think the MG5 also has a better suspensions and spacious too that's why it's very comfortable to ride.. It's still new to themarket but still give a chance.
MG5 owner here for 7months. You're right, the suspension is excellent. Even the other drivers who tested our car are very surprised for its overall performance. We had our 1st PMS last month and it found no issues, just oil changed and checkup
Just a prediction. I think the car market in the Philippines will have the same outcome as the smartphone market. A ton of cheap Chinese cars with more features will start appearing. Filipino locals will doubt the quality of the cars at first. But after a few years, these Chinese cars would be more frequent on the roads, due to the availability of cheap parts and multiple dealers that provide service. It's like how Chinese smartphone companies like Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, 1+, and Infinix take most of the Philippine Smartphone market share. Japanese, Korean, and Western manufacturers should act fast if they don't want their dominance in the Philippine car market to plummet. More car features with a cheaper price might save their foothold here.
agree 100%. I own an MG5 for 6 months, the experience was amazing.
But then again Chinese cars aren't cheap, they're priced the same as the competition. They should undercut the competition by at least 20% price-wise. Chinese phones did that by offering "high-end" features on their sub-15k phones whereas their competition sell for 20k and up. But they were able to do it because of their manufacturing and supply chain prowess. Can they do the same with cars? Also, many car buyers still use cars for "status symbol" and that requires brand heritage and prestige, which the Chinese, Indian, Russian cars, etc. do not have (yet). Smartphones are easier to buy than cars, so people are more frequent to try new brands. You'd have to shell out at least 500k for a new car, and in that case it won't be easy for people to risk it. It's true for electronics that more features usually means better, but not for the car market, especially for the frugal ones and financially smart buyers who'd like to keep a car for at least 10 years with less visits to the casa. In contrast, most car brands operating in the US or other countries offer their cars with better specs or equipment. Compare a US-spec Civic vs. a PH-spec or any model, and the one from US will come out with better value. The question is, why can't it be done in the PH?
@@streamingvideo6654 Answer, they know the market. Some markets like US, you need to provide better feature to be competitive. Here, "Toyota yan, Honda yan! Maganda yan!". Our market that relies too much on brand recognition doesn't foster healthy competition for the known brand to try. Why would they? even if they offer inferior products it will sell like hot cakes anyways. Most Chinese(or china-made) brands have proven themselves in other countries, and they actually offer almost the same feature here as well, so why undermine their tenure? Because it's china? MG has been around longer than toyota and what they offer is actually from their main lineup. Vios is not even from Toyota Japan.
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
@@michaelbelonio3342 nope. Was never even sold or designed in Japan. It was developed in Indonesia.
Dear LODI Caco, 1080P is too small of a resolution already in 2021. I am excited to watch you and the rest of AD's content on BIGGER Res 🙏
It's more than enough i think there's only a small number of people having 4k displays
@@littlemeow2309 Dude, it’s for my own viewing pleasure and nothing against anyone. It’s always best to have options for those who want it.
@@keenesaulcrescini8687 ofc it's good to have that option I'm not arguing lol I'm just saying that 1080p is more than enough for the majority of viewers given that only a small fraction of us have 4k capable screens and blazing fast internet connections
vios is available everywhere and offers zero down payment. Wish Honda City is like that. :(
Can you include the GAC GA4 in the mix they had good track record on race event which they won the kalayaan ENDURANCE race a year ago.
Satisfied owner here mg 5 core mt 💪💪💪
Waiting for MG5 2022..
Its look very very good..
1.5T 7DCT
Support Made in Japan, support Made in the Philippines! Don't make the intsik make more money, they'll just use that money to make more weapons to take our land!
@@michaelbelonio3342 Lmao, in this global economy it won't even matter. Japan's largest trade partner is China.
It's these partnerships that prevent war from actually happening apart from showing teeth. The more the world decouples from China, the less China has to lose and that makes it all the more scarier.
Nakakawala ng stress ang vlog mo lods... Para akong may sasakyan pero walang pambili kahit second hand hehehe
Main advantage of Toyota Vios is Resale value. For MG5 if you want value for money take this sedan. It's got all the features that you are looking for a Luxury Compact sedan with a Subcompact Price and Brits badge.
Yup pag may plano ka benta car mo after how many years pero still if you want tech comfort and updated tech you go sa mg 💪💪💪
how about the availability of parts,durability and after sales price ,you don't cover that sir.
When i bought my 1st car this year, MG and vios was on my list but I'd choose honda between these two. Parts maybe expensive or its maintenance but reliability, more premium looking, better quality and just better overall plus better resale value. But betwenne vios and MG, i think its worth a gamble to try MG. Not the higher variant but the 750k around variant. If 900k-1M price range is your budget, id go honda city.
Honda the King
Hope you guys could do Swift vs Mirage vs Brio. These are the top three hatchbacks I've been considering.
All 3 are okay . Swift is good, it looks elegant and it's a bit bigger compare to the 2. I suggest you go for Brio, it has more power and good looking. As for mirage the engine is reliable and have good power delivery. Comfort wise, mirage should be your last choice.
Waiting For The Toyota Land Cruiser Review 🔥
MG is nice but there's so much tech in it, it would really cause a lot of problems in the near future. As what I heard from the other, "LESS TECH, LESS HEADACHES" which is literally true, so I would go for a vehicle which is less tech, save some money for the cost if problems would arise anytime soon.
I understand what you're trying to imply but in all honesty, it feels a little bit misleading to state that having additional features and techs at your disposol compromises the value of the car. Well, this is mainly due to the fact that these "techs" actually aids to your safety and driving comfort, and no, it doesn't cause that much headache since some of these features are never going to interefere with your driving, not unless you activated it manually which is very reasonable. To add, these techs and features are far more superior from what was introduced before, securing little to no errors or bugs that may cause such headaches or problems in the future since ECUs(Computer Boxes in Automobiles) nowadays are also getting more and more refined, and should there be any issues are easily fixable through your local dealership (Casa). Ironically, the standards of automobile value today are usually based on the features and tech to price ratio, given how tight the competition is in the industry of automobiles. But then again, we have our own perspectives and I just hope you find this a little bit conducive.
@@heyjun1283 even if ECUs nowadays are getting more and more refined doesn't mean that there is no chance it would cause a problem, and most problems concerning electric circuits are hard to detect, yes it is fixable but what if this happens when you're in the middle of nowhere and local dealerships are miles away. Now, I'm not implying not to buy techie cars, actually what you said is true, it aids comfort and safety but these technology as I've said sometimes causes both your head and your pocket. We are entitled to our own preference and that is what I am doing, just saying my own preference, and there is no other intention whatsoever.
That's the way of typical chinese brands like geely ang MG.
they show premium interior with lots of electronic tech inside to lure inocent buyers.
@@kevincomia7364 that's a marketing strategy though
@@corolla9545 Okay, I get that there is always the chance that something electrical-related due to tech n features might break down but doesn't that apply to all the vehicles? Since you're pertaining about chances then aren't all of the vehicles have the chance to break down at any given moment? So, basically, you're just arguing about something that's entailed when buying a car because we can't deny the fact that one way or another vehicles would always bear the chance of breaking down at the side of the road, can we? Also, some tech that could be a probable cause of electrical problems found in MG are in the Vios, as well. So, the vios could, by chance, suffer the same issues as the mg as well, if there are any. And yes, each one of us are entitled to have our own perspective especially with subjective things, and I fully respect your opinion. I just wanted to share some of my insights and hear yours, as well.
Toyota Vios, and the Honda City, all the way 😊👏👍 The MG5 must prove first its reliability, durability, and longevity. Finally, it's hard to beat Toyota in after sales service, maintenance cost, and spare parts.
All car reviewers must include these in discussions.
Yeah. I was kind of hesitant too to get the MG5 because reliability,durability and longevity is not proven. I’ve taken the risk and let’s see how it goes haha. So far the after sales is quite good and you will not pay a cent on maintenance for a year, then you will pay for the consumables if there are any need for change but the labor is free. Spare parts though is quite an issue. Most of the parts are available only on casa. And you are lucky if you get the part you need in a week. I’ve read that some waited for about two months in order to get the parts they needed. Maybe due to pandemic. So far I’m happy and the MG5 has not failed me. Hopefully it will not haha
Agree that this should be included in reviews and discussions. Most of the reviews out there only review the looks and specs but not these other factors.
@@kennethjulianda2945 Thank u very much Sir for sharing your experience with the MG5 😊👏👍
Upon further research, I learned that the MG5 won in an endurance race in the Bonifacio Cup (manufacturers' class). Impressive demonstration of durability 😊👏
Hope that you will enjoy the MG5 for a long time Sir, and I hope the company will also succeed here in our country 😊👍
I have a MG5 Alpha, we managed to remove its lag or delay in the throttle just in its settings in the infotainment.. cheers mate! ☺️☺️☺️
Can u teach how sir yan din promblema ko tagal umarangkada pang 1st gear
@@jonkevinsanchez8458 th-cam.com/video/2nFUmyHsN-Y/w-d-xo.html
Love everything about your reviews about cars 💯 . Hope you review next the Changan CS65 plus! Thanks! More power!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Well,if Cvt,i will trust Toyota,Manual transmission is good in MG or in Vios.
This is the problem with most automotive journalists and reviewers. They heavily emphasize on how the car looks, how loaded it is with features we dont even need in the first place, how shiny the paint is, how one car with a sunroof is better than one that hasn’t. What is the most important is how reliable it is, how easy and how cheaply it is to maintain, how it will hold up over time, the quality of the parts, the engine, the transmission. Will it last with minimal amount of maintenance. I mean, what is the number one functionality of a car? To get you from point A to point B. How can you enjoy a car that is loaded with features when it falls apart after a few thousand kilometers?
Its 2021 its easy to look for parts if something breaks nowadays...the vios is just basic...if your want realibility with great features go for almera or city...
@@amazingworld6805 reliability and Nissan Jatco CVT doesnt go together
@@trinijerson may narinig ka ba issue ng nissan cvt transmission sa pinas? Wala
Its not 2013....
@@amazingworld6805 Its still Jatco cvt with bad reputation regardless. But I agree with you on City tho. I'll take the Naturally aspirated engine over the underpowered turbo engine any day.
Yow, I was just comparing these exact cars just yesterday. It's like you read my mind.
Hndi pa diniretso ni Caco: "..no matter what comparison we make, even if you put a Flux Capacitor in the MG, Filipinos would always choose the Vios for its bulletproof reliability..." ganern
So hindi pala ako Pinoy. Ni Hao!
@@eavenhascht covid boi
Younger filipinos doesn’t care about the blueprint. We care about the tech, modernity and style. 😉
@@jsamb06 🤣
Nope
The longevity and parts availability of toyota is still the best
Some car buyers these days don't really keep their cars for 5 to 6 years, so it's okay to buy these new Chinese brands because they offer better value and power. We just bought a Vios last December and it's okay, very basic, not an exciting car, but does the job of getting you from point A to B. But, I feel like we will be selling it after 5 years despite being designed to last over a decade.
Agree, just like smartphones for those who can afford it anytime soon. The choice also depends on our financial capability
@@johnyonardpauly5601 Yes it depends on the financial capability. Also noticed that there are more new cars on the road today than 90s and early 2000s cars. More people are driving the newer vios and 3rd gen than the 2nd and 1st gen which means some really disposed of their old Vios rather than keeping them for more than a decade. It's kinda like Singapore where you don't see old cars because they only allow a maximum of 10 years to keep a vehicle, but some people are okay at changing cars every 5 years.
@@XGlite015 yes agree. really depends on the financial capability. also sold my 12 yr vios with 280,000km just to buy another brand new vios just because i think i already gotten my money's worth with that car. lol
@@motrini903 Besides longevity, what were the things that you liked in the Vios? 😊👍
@@markjavier8157 Strong AC. We also have an old Nissan Exalta with AC still cold as ice. Pretty much comparable to the vios. :) My sister on the other hand, owns a mirage and I will never ride that one on a hot summer day. lol
Vios wins due to reliability and toyota branding. MG is not bad at all. In fact, i believe its worth your money as well. It's just risky since its new in the market but it's how you take care of it anyway
With the 1.5G Vios having few features at the 900k price point, I think the 1.3E has better value for money.
MG wins at the 900k range.
MG5 also wins at 600k segment lol. Look for MG5 Core MT only priced at 658,888 yet you'll get 90% of the features found on the Alpha
In that price range, I’d rather go for 7 seater MPV like rush, xpander,ertiga or xl7. We could also consider some crossover like coolray and tiggo buy like what Sir Caco said, your choice because its your power.
Rush is not a 7 seater tho.
pls do a comparison with MG5 and Geely Emgrand
The vios was never ahead of the pack (maybe in terms of sales). It is just there, and since it is a toyota people will buy it.
a lot would choose vios, personally me too. but if you want a new experience and a bit unique on the road mg 5 is okay, especially if you'll used it for around 5 yrs then change after to resell it at around 300k is a bit diff (unlike vios). but if you want to settle for a longer use then vios it is. yet if you have a bigger budget may as well choose city.
Toyota reliable. If it lacks features, you can upgrade it and enjoy the whole car for the next 15 years with it's great reliability and maintainability. MG might have better "tech" but you certainly can't upgrade the reliability it has as it's a Chinese car.
At that price I can gamble with MG5.
Yeah, I get that almost every Chinese car offers a little better and somehiw undercuts the price too..That means once these cars prove to be reliable, people will start to switch unless Japanese car makers would step up thier game.. Competetion is good for the consumers..
For me personally, it comes down to long-term reliability. Most Filipinos are budget conscious and keep their cars for many years. Toyota's proven dependable and simple maintenance makes it the smart choice.
Does the MG5 MT also have a 360 camera
It doesn't have... Only rear cam
Still looking for MG Car
Nice comparo! Just curious on how the Changan Alsvin compares to both of these.
Changan Alsvin ranks between MG5 and Vios with MG5 at the top.
Please make a review of Changan Alsvin, Thanks 😊
MG5 maganda kaso baka pagdating sa mga pyesa dun mahihirapan humanap..... In my own opinion Lang Po....
Nice review sir caco. But for me i will score it this way. MG5 3.5 and VIOS 0.5. Because of the obvious techs, space and amneties MG5 offers. Chinese 3 / Japanese 1. hmmmm.. it's still your choice. Choose well. 🐫🙏🤗
Ahente ka siguro ng mg5
WOMEN ☕☕☕☕☕
lol when it comes to reliabilty japanese cars all the way tapon mo na yang MG mo after 5yrs wala ka ng makikita sa kalye niyan nasa basurahan na lahat.
iwan na iwan ang Vios s MG5 at all aspect..Bago Hari na ng sub compact Car ..ung Vios bumaba ang standard dahil naging pang karaniwan nalang ..ginagawa kasi pang taxi
Take note this MG5 already has an all new model. What if the new model was the one used. It can already compete in the Compact car segment.
For long run, Toyota will accompany you for the next 15year and on. MG? Maybe 2-3 years before everything breaks
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How do you knos?
@@maxmaxmax9002 because I own cars and my friends own cars 😁
@@Ellias31773 Sir, what is your vehicle? Curious about car reliability from an actual owner 😊👍
@@markjavier8157 Toyota Rush😁
it all comes down to cost of ownership and maintenance.. for that, the vios is still the king! you can be broke and still own a vios in PH
we had 3 vios gen3 before, we use in car rental, now 1 nlng for personal us and I can say na reliable tlga ang vios and maganda "yung Gen3" pero sa design ng Gen4 now, ewan ko ba ano naisip ng nagdesign ng vios gen4 bakit prang pumangit ata. Tapos ganun padin interior, mas nag mahal pero puro plastic at prang tinipid padin ng sobra. (opinion ko lng)
I really love Toyota pero pass muna ako sa Gen4, I'm thinking na ipalit sa Gen3 nmin is MG5 or MgzS muna. Abang nlng for future sa vios Gen5 bka maganda na.
Great comparo as always 👍
Lots of MG cars in Dubai, UAE. You'll see it everywhere.
PS: If you see a CIVIC or LANCER here. You can presume that it is own by a Kabayan with 3 stars and a sun at the back. Lol.
MG5 ftw kung bibili nalang din ako ng "Durable" at "Dependable" and great aftersales I would rather get Honda City RS than a boring Vios
Good luck sa maintenance, di ka nga maboboring, mabubutas nman bulsa mo.
Wag na tayong maglokohan ....toyota parin ako solid.....maraming mabulaklak n design lng yan mg
2022 Toyota GR86 review na, AT with paddle shifters
AT? Paddle shifters? I'll take manual, any time of the day.
khit yung top of the line ni Vios wlang panama ky MG core 5 Manual Transmission na nasa 658k lang yung SRP.. aroud 13,500 lang yung monthly with zero downpayment..umaapaw sa features at tisoy ang itsura..sobrang layo ni Vios..ang binili mo lang nman ky Vios ay brandname nla at dhl mraming available na pyesa..pero lahat ng sasakyan ngayon sinakop na ng china yan pati pyesa..kya nsa pagamit yan hnd dhl sa sinasabi na matibay c toyota..i dont agree with that..nsa paa at kamay mo ang buhay ng sasakyan hnd sa brandname..for me ky MG ako, tisoy at top of the line na ang features with a shockingly price of 658k only..base model ang twag pero pang top of the line ang features..pakicheck ang MG core 5 MT.
why compare toyota to MG5 are you out of your mind
I really love the mg5 with all its toys, luggage space and tech. But i also want a reliable car and parts availability. Even though i love the mg5, I'll have to go with the vios in this one. Because at the end of the day i want the good feel of a smooth transmission and the cars power
Issues about China made cars are really obvious as time goes by. These cars are gonna be a problem in the long run that's why Toyota is number 1!
Yeah you will need all those features to entertain you while you’re on the side of the road waiting for the tow truck. Toyota engines and transmissions were bulletproof. It will bring you from point A to point B (which is the most important function of a car by the way) reliably for many years to come without falling apart after 100,000 kilometers.
What if sabihin ko sayo parehas lang sila ng tranny maker.
@@paoo3353 it's not just the transmission. You'd have to take into account all parts and materials, and the whole engineering and manufacturing processes.
Correct "were"
@@paoo3353 Then i would presume its Aisin. Which Toyota also owns
@@motrini903 korek
I'll go for vios, madali ibenta at mataas ang resell value kahit luma na, btw lagot ka idol nanghahabol na raw ang BIR hahaha.
MG5 is better in everything, However, Vios is a better choice, despite also being ugly.
Let's not use our brains here.
Long term Reliability VS Newby, although techy. I would still prefer old school, gets tough along the run and lasts longer on quality parts. Well you know what i mean ladies n gents you get to decide anyway.
Do a review for Kia Soul too! 😬
Mg 5 full of specs than others cars thats why i choose mg5.... Especially the manual full of specs and modern car.. But i take the mg 5 core cvt at..im not worry about parts coz the branch of mg now is in everywhere..
Fortune favors the bold. Cowards are playing safe.
Akala ko nasa spa ako lol what's with the background music sir caco...
You want a car that will just keep working after a decade? Get the VIOS.
Want the latest tech at an affordable price? Get the MG5
Want reliability and the bells & whistles? Get a Lexus
lexus is a bit pricy??? I think civic would be a nice alternative for that
If you want forgiveness? Get Religion. - talking spider
Toyota owns lexus so lexus is still toyota
@@yobskie7752 True
Do review 2021 ciaz sir tnx.
This is a good comparo 😤🔥🤘
Caco is the best! thanks bro
I just thinking can honda City defeat the mg5 ??
Honda City is better in Mg and Vios but Honda has more expensive parts and parts availability is limited outside casa.
@@mushimushimushi9176 Yas but reliability is 100%good
Vios the King 👌🏻
But it’s price make it lower
Mg 5 the best..we have in our company...10yrs old
2 years with mg5 💯
Sir kamusta po yung aircon ni MG5?
The alsvin is also nice but......
Toyota is boring because It’s safe and reliable. You don’t get it for the looks or because you care about the brand - you get it because it just works. Everytime.
Compare any value competitor (MG5) to Toyota (Vios), this can quickly edge out Toyota. It is a grape vs lansones comparison. Toyota's product people aim to just be competitively priced vs country mates like Honda and Nissan and more recently Korean marques. So naturally, many toys are left out to meet the target selling price.
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENDS VIOS IS THE BEST CAR 😏😏😏 ITS TOYOTA FOR CRYING OUT LOUD 😎
Yung lang CVT ng MG5 ang problema sobrang lag lalo pag arankadahan n pag trafic
Btw we have ZS. 😉
hyundai accent vs vios
Welp, MG for holiday, Vios for daily
Vios = battle tested 💪🏻
Good luck for realibility of MG
Hyundai venue comparo please
Parehas lng yan. Mahal nga lng ang vios dahil mas mataas na pinapasahod ang mga executive ng mga hapon kaysa sa executive ng mga intsik.
Toyota all day.