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This is the MG5 EV estate!
It’s pretty much the most affordable electric estate car you can buy in 2022, and Mat’s on a mission to see whether this EV can compete with similarly-priced petrol-powered competitors.
If we start with the design… Well, it’s not much to look at, if we’re being honest. Both from the front and the sides we’re getting old Passat vibes, and the fact that you can only get it with 16” wheels doesn’t do it any favours!
However, it’s not all bad! For starters, the single electric motor is good for 156hp, whiles its 61kWh battery pack will also provide you with a claimed range of around 250 miles. Not bad when you consider the price is around £29,500!
Take a step inside and the MG5 has a pretty average design. It’s nothing too special, but at the sub-£30,000 price tag, you can’t really complain! There’s also plenty of room in the back seats so neither big kids nor adults will have trouble fitting in.
So what do you think - if you’re in the market for an affordable EV, would you choose the MG5? Let us know in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:41 Price
01:31 Exterior Design
02:14 Interior
04:23 Back Seats
05:44 Boot
06:32 5 Annoying Things
07:57 5 Cool Things
09:27 Town Driving
12:02 Motorway Driving
13:04 Twisty Road Driving
14:11 0-60mph
15:02 Brake Test
15:33 Verdict
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Describe the MG5 using emojis ONLY!
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Hey mat
Please like it
Day 3rd
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Looks like a Volkswagen for some reason🤣
Lmao true
Ikr!!!!!!!
like a passat
That's what I thought
SAIC (MG parent) builds VWs in China soo
It would make an ideal taxi.
Nothing flash, plenty of room, good warranty, decent range, cheap to run.
No brainer for taxi drivers
Yup they were introduced as taxis in Singapore last year
Before making it taxi read the warranty. I think you get from 60 to 40,000 miles warranty and the seven year warranty is just for the paint. Moreover do you have to declare it as a taxi in order for the warranty to be valid. It seems a really good car just bear in mind the warranty for taxis is different.
A lot of cab drivers in London use these I see a lot of them everyday
There's an increasing amount of these becoming Taxi's in Dublin.
Its Chinese version (which is Roewe ei5) has been used as taxi here in Shanghai for several years. Volkswagen is still the mainstream taxi brand in Shanghai thou and for now Roewe is more like the taxi brand for ev taxi.
I have this on lease and everything Matt said is spot on. Decent range, acceleration, handling and practicality but looks like it's from a decade ago. And that's because it is, it's styling comes from the 2010 Roewe 350/360 that turned into the i5 and then Ei5 in 2017 and we (UK) got it called the MG5 in 2020. There's a newer version in Europe for 2022 which looks more modern that the UK should get at some point. Anyway excellent value for money
That's great but it's Mat
You must hate cars ...has literally no soul
@@deadkemper says the person with what looks like a Camero z28 as their header image and videos of a Jeep XJ 🙄
@@aaaa-ig6sc I also have a new RAV4 as a daily
@@deadkemper Well, 95% of ICE cars have no soul. Very few are "driver's cars". Most basic cars have buzzy/harsh engines, terrible suspension, don't sound particularly good and are overall boring. In my opinion a basic EV is a far better car than a basic ICE car by virtue of smooth and instant power delivery and a low center of gravity for decent handling. For the vast majority of drivers who don't know what an M-car is, can't tell a 911 from a Cayman, or has no idea what a Type R or GTI is, the EV will be the superior and, yes, more fun car.
I have one, and I couldn’t be more happier with it as an introduction to the EV life. Yes it’s cheap and some things other expensive EVs have witch would be nice. But as a family motor with 2 young ones it as absolutely banging 👍
Congrats, Adam!
@Bowie Awful to YOU.
@Bowie drive one… you’ll get it.
WHICH NOT WITCH!
I've been driving one for just over a year now, and I really like it. It handles well, the infotainment touch screen is very easy to use, and personally I think it drives well.
People say that it's not a very good looking car, but if you want a car that gets you from a to b, then this is the car for you.
If you want a car with all of the bells and whistles, then look at another more expensive car, but if you want a car that's a nice, comfortable drive, then I would advise you to take one for a test drive.
finally car wow are making car reviews again, of actual cars people will buy, not insane performance cars
Thats not we are all here for, 99% just want drag races not this cr@p or vans doing tugs of war 🤦🏼
But it won’t get 1M views lol
*Too bad thought that MG is a corporation directly owned by the Chinese Military Dictatorship. The very same Chinese Military Dictatorship that CRUSHED DEMOCRACY in Hong Kong! And the very same Chinese Military Dictatorship that STILL hasn't condemned HEAD NAZI Putler's GENOCIDE in and MASS RAPE of UKRAINE!*
You'd be surprised how much people spend on cars nowadays :(
@@davyhoogy yes. The max number of views in this video maybe only 700k.
This is the first real electric estate car. Surprisingly it seems great overall. Sure it's not very fast or sporty, but it does everything it should at a reasonable price.
what about the Porsche taycan cross Turismo 😂
@@WeirdSeagul "reasobable price"
th-cam.com/video/LHF_46PFaUQ/w-d-xo.html Finally its here
@@WeirdSeagul The cross turismo technically has an shooting brake design, that's why its boot is only 300 liter compared to "cheap" Skoda octavia with over 600
*Unfortunately though, MG is a corporation directly owned by the Chinese Military Dictatorship. The very same Chinese Military Dictatorship that CRUSHED DEMOCRACY in Hong Kong! And the very same Chinese Military Dictatorship that STILL hasn't condemned HEAD NAZI Putler's GENOCIDE in and MASS RAPE of UKRAINE!*
You were so slow to review this, it's as if someone asked for it and you said "don't wanna review it, it's probably crap". But now you finally got your hands on one that's exactly people need to know how good they are. Extremely underrated.
A throwback to 'cheaper' times. Practical, cheap and unusually for an MG, reliable.
Nice to actually see a more affordable option on an EV, shame the parent company couldn't have tried a bit harder on styling.
I'd actually like to see a real world week long 'Live with' challenge against a Tesla with a family, kids, dog etc and see which one comes out on top.
Compared to many other EVs with weird and "Look at me, I'm an EV!"-styling, this MG5 looks like a totally reasonable commuter!
Have we really set the bar this low?
It doesn't look very ugly, but not spectacular in any way either
@Nick I know and I agree but they could have certainly tried a little more
@Nick quite overpriced.
This looks like its from 2007 but trying to be relevant in 2022 to be in EV master race
idk what the Target audience was for MG here
Really?? Ohh ok
Please do more reviews of cars like this! They may not be as fancy and pretty as others but the budget car market is huge right now, MGs and Dacias are everywhere
Their is no budget car market for us in Canada and USA 🥲
@@baronvonjo1929 yet these cars better than any American car, even MG is more reliable
And there would be a larger amount of viewers! Great Sucess!!🥴👍
i think its kind of ridiculous that a car for 30k € is considered "budget" these days
@@ocharni Visit the Philippines, a VW Santana and its larger than a Yaris, it’s almost big as a Jetta, they also offer an SUv and a wagon variant or hatchback, over here is extremely cheap got good services too. VW under Saic like all cars. Quite reliable too way cheaper than the Corolla and its rivals. Yeh Toyota, MG, VW, Opel and Renault also Honda I trust.
I've had this car for about 6 months now and I do about 700 miles per week. At the moment I am getting 300 miles on a full charge! That is a combination of motorway and town driving. It's boring but it works and gets loads of miles! In the winter however I was getting around 200 miles on a full charge. Still not bad though.
That’s not bad at all, my 40kWh leaf only does about 100 miles in 0 deg temps!
@@NickG24 I used to have a 21 plate leaf. It was really good. It just needed a bigger battery. In my opinion the leaf was way better. If it had a bigger batter I would have kept it
@@naazimahmed9781 yeah, I quite like the car and it was an incredible deal on lease. The 62kWh was £60 more a month which I thought I didn’t need to spend but with hindsight I would have!
The design or styling is just perfect if you want to remain inconspicuous around town. Its the automotive equivalent of a new identity from the witness protection problem. Sometimes that's not a bad thing for a practical car.
It's a shame the facelifted version hasn't made it to the UK yet - its still a little ungainly in its proportsions but the interior looks much more modern and the Passat front end has been removed. It's out in Europe and its home market now so hopefully in the UK soon.
Is that like the facelift ZS?
@@davyhoogy Yeah, the RHD Facelift MG5 is due in UK towards the end of 2022, maybe - or it might be 2023 🤷♂ Comes with an app the same as the facelift ZS, but suspect it's mechanically the same as MG5 Long Range model but with a new nose and MG ZS styled interior.
@@campbellcopeland I've just googled it and it does look a lot nicer. More like a Toyota rather than an early 2000s Passat
It does look a lot nicer. The front especially, I think the back could've been better, but it's simple and it looks pretty good
I had the same decision to make in January, and decided to just get the current model LR exclusive. I didn't want to wait up to 12 months for the face-lift to launch in the UK then wait many more months due to the chip shortage. Could always look at trading it out in 2-3 years during a pcp
@11:23 I disagree, Mat. The camera feels really expensive because it can automatically convert an Audi A1 into an Evoque for maximum reverse camera viewing pleasure
i was literally gonna comment the same thing XD
Came to make the same comment. Interesting continuity 🤣
I've been researching practical cars that have good performance, range, affordability and can carry a family of 4 and baggage and this is the only EV that ticks all the boxes. I test drove one the other day I was very impressed with it's performance and handling. A lot of people are commenting at the lack of power which is ridiculous. This isn't a Tesla. It sells for almost a quarter of the price and has a 7 year warranty. It's very punchy and is a superb drive. Yes it looks very dated but in every other aspect, this car is spot on. I think the facelift version will sell very well if they can keep a similar price.
I've got one on the original 52kWh ones and I absolutely love it. It's stripped out inside as I use it as a beater works van and have fitted a frunk (plastic box from Factory Store) for the charge cable. I've never had less than 4m/kw from it and with my solar it's working out about three quarters of a penny a mile to run. Love the way it gets off the line and it's nearly as much fun to drive as my Model S. . Highly recommended.
I've also got the 52 kWh. Very pleased with it. Really good acceleration, even in Eco. Maybe the smaller, lighter battery is beneficial in this respect. Like you, I average over 4 miles per kWh and I've got over 5 on longer runs in good conditions.
"only 19" wheels" - "oooh, the suspension is really good"
Odd that - wonder if it's anything to do with a decent mount of rubber profile for a change!
I heard him say they're 16's, that's probably why !
Got 16s on my Mazda 3 and they're fitted with 60 profiles. Do they look a bit naff? Yes, does it go down a terrible country road without batting an eyelid? Yes. It rides really really well and that has to be due in part to the balloon tyres (and the independent rear suspension).
@@0tispunkm3y3r I have 55 profile R15 tyres and they are awful, I can feel every pavement imperfection.
@@0tispunkm3y3r I had the stock 18s on my Mazda 3 and the car was undrivable, gave me lower back pain. I got the 16s and now I can go rallycross 😃
@@TerribleAcid (remembers the days of 70 profile tires and soft comfort...)
All time single pedal mode is not good for the brakes. Having to dab the brakes occasionally prevents rust build up and ensures conventional brakes will still work effectively in an emergency.
@Alfred Wedmore Have you considered washing your car from time to time?
Many EVs will drag the friction brakes for a second or two when setting off to clean them.
@Alfred Wedmore Can you please elaborate what you mean by mud causing issues on Prius brake system? As I've been working in the automotive repair industry for 9 years and I'm yet to see mud cause any issues to do with the braking system .
I actually thought it was a Volkswagen at first! Great reviews Mat!
Greetings from Belgium!
I'm so glad you talked about the footwell depth, every other review seems to avoid the subject.
The stress position seating position is a deal-breaker where everything else about the car would have been fine, but people looking at cars like this are probably considering environmental impact, which you might want to consider when recommending alternatives in the future.
I love how when Mat sees something stupid with design, he calls it out! ✊
He always makes a top 5 of bad things in his reviews?
He's a motoring journalist, its his job.
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022
2:49 If the screen stops working, those physical gauges will still work. I'd love it if all car manufacturers did that, instead of having stuff like warning lights, speed, etc. be on a screen.
that literally looks like some Backyard Engineer converted a car that wont sell into an EV..😂😂
Why would the screen stop working in the first place?
@@samuelharris2473 faulty electrics
I'd worry about the "affordable" battery pack... not a screen :)
@@avatr7109 I disagree. I think that it looks better than a lot of screen only interfaces. I'm not going to pretend that it's the best looking gauge cluster ever, but it looks decent enough.
Mat: this is one of the cheapest EVs out there
Also Mat: “why didn’t they put a digital cluster”
I think point was made that the centre part of the cluster was aleady a digital screen. It probably would not have taken any increase in cost to increasse the gigital screen size to cover across full width - at least when you took into account the savings of 2x large mechnical analog dials at either end.
@@bbbf09 you forgot the added software design and development cost of adding the information on the analog dials to the new big screen. Someone's gotta be paid to do the extra work lol. Its not just as simple as a parts cost calculation. My guess is two dials and a small screen worked out substantially cheaper, most likely because its borrowed from another car and hence reworking the screen with above costs would not be cost effective at all in that case
I’m surprised the auto safety experts think being distracted by a computer screen while driving is a good idea
@@brianbickle7395 yeah have to agree on this. where i live there's so many big fines for using your phone even if not to the ear, but perfectly ok to have your face in the middle of the centre console staring at a screen below the windscreen and climate vents lol.
@@SHRModding Mmm - doubtful. I admit I'm mechanical engineer - so tend to count costs there and may be inclined to mech bias - but I have done a little controls and software engineering in my past so I'm not clueless. And I'm well used to appraising costs from value engineered POV in small to medium production batches. Software costs are negligible when amortised over thousands of units. Physical hradware is not, as it can't be amortised - you require one for each car produced. Lets say you can break even manufacture each of those dials for $10 each ($20 for two) - and that's optmistic. Over 100,000 cars produced that's $2million dollar saved. That is not $2m of software development - I can guarantee that. Not even $0.5m. There would be costs of wider digital screen - and this where the break even point might be skewed - so that may be reason.
Proper old school mat Watson style video this. Love it.
Well done Mat, you finally got around to testing it and, yes, I agree with everything that you say about..........and I have one and am very happy with it! The new facelift version does look better and, excluding existing orders/stock, it's all you'll be able to order after this week. Unfortunately the new model (bigger wheels, slower 0-60) won't be delivered to customers much before next year. With the warmer weather, I'm now getting between 4.1 and 4.6 mpkWh on rural roads and no motorway (where it drops to 3.9) giving me a possible range of over 250 miles.
Congrats!
Realy impressive that car, isn''t it? For what it is it definitely beats the competition.
Meanwhile Tesla fanboys: "Tesla will be the only Automaker left". Right...the mainstream will all buy 40k plus cars. Not.
Im a Tesla fanboy and im glad there's NIO now and more coming up
after all its all about how to lower pollution
@@avatr7109 the chinese are not good for competition, imagine how much better Intel would be if AMD would not exist.
@@johnsmith-cw3wo AMD is American, plus Intel is already in the gutter thanks to AMD not having been a threat for the better half of a decade, so what are you on about?
Finally, an EV that actually looks ever so slightly like a normal ICE car and not like some retro futuristic computer on 4 wheels and a motor
Yeah think they’ve missed a trick with the facelift zs they’ve got rid of the grill which instantly makes cars look weird to me!
You mean like….the VW e-Golf, which was available from 2013 until last year? This thing here looks like a golf estate from 1999…
We need more estate EVs!!
I think a turning circle comparison from a car in the same class would be more useful. Comparing a hatchback with an estate seems rather pointless to me
agreed
The longer rear doesn't affect turning circle. ID.3 has 85mm longer wheelbase than MG5.
How come this new MG5 looks like a decade old car? Aaahhhhh, no good.
EDIT: Mat agrees!!! So it's not just me that thinks it looks old! HAHA!
I thought it was a mk6 passat
It's better than most evs I think, because they look too futuristic
Took the Chinese over a decade to return MG on the road. Probably explains the dated looks
MG 5 in my country looks way more modern. Like it's a whole different car?
@@tiadaid well the MG5 EV is a rebadge of the Ei5 from 2017 which is based on the Roewe i5 which in turn is the Roewe 360 from 2015 and based on the 350 styling from 2010. So a decade+ styling is about right because it is. It's a decent EV for the money
the small wheels are one reason why the suspension is confy !
I’d be interested to know how it compare re noise with model 3 which is not know as the most silent of EV either ?
Nice review !
One of the reasons this car’s ride is decent is because it’s based on an older version Buick Regal / Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, which were also built by SAIC in China. It’s a decent car, and especially with a 7 year warranty, for anyone who doesn’t care for their car being “exciting” it is really a great deal.
The facelifted version does help with the awkward looks. It’ll be interesting to see where this marque is in 10 years time. I think they will end up doing very well. Good luck to them
The face lift looks like a Kia ev6 lite
It’s owned by the Chinese government who are providing aid to Russia in support of the their war efforts. It’s a shame, but I don’t wish them any luck at all.
in australia its frowned apon to buy an MG because of chinas trade situation with australia.
@@MADEINNSW I try to avoid bit it's difficult these days to find a vehicle brand that isn't made in China, owned by China, or built from Chinese parts. Cheap labour always wins, even when it doesn't translate into cheap prices, in the case of the big car brands (just more profit for them).
@@MADEINNSW must be why they are selling really well in Australia!
Dacia and MG showing it's possible to sell affordable BEVs without so many tech gimmicks.
its like aan windows PC, it gets shit done...
you can , are able to go from one place to another contributing less pollution
It looks old that’s why
I like it when Matt reverses into the bay, there was an image of a Range rover on the rear view cam. The next second, he's actually Infront of an Audi 😊
Passat B7 fused with Astra J tourer, it does the job, for me well enough. Price-quality matches up
Loved the honest review and about time. This car has been out for a few years now!
Nice review. Undoubtedly reasonable value for an EV and the upcoming facelift addresses some of the highlighted issues. Look out for the '7' year warranty as some suspension components, the infotainment and drivers aids are only covered for 3 years.
i've had one for the last 8 months and love its no fuss no drama driving. Good to see the brake test as it does seem weaker than my previous car.
Heavier, I expect
In the annoying things:
• Stereo from apple car play is really quiet, so have to turn it up quite high, then when you next get in the car the radio is extremely loud and almost deafening.
• Collision warning in a city goes mental, every time you get in the car you have to turn the sensitivity to low as it resets each time.
• No auto lowering of wing mirrors when reversing.
• No app, no charging scheduling for off peak charging.
Apart from that, excellent value for money car. Ascetics improve with the facelift coming soon.
Have you tried turning up the volume on the apple phone. I could be not maxed out. connect and turn that volume up..
@@wizardgherkin sadly on car play you have no choice of phone volume. I’m not the only owner to find that, everyone else does.
This car's brother, the Roewe Ei5 (I think) which has been sold for millions in China alone. Its been widely used as "Uber" and its by far the most reliable EV Uber in the Chinese ride sharing market. It was firstly sold in 2015 (?) and one of the drivers said it can still run more than 300Km per charge with 350k KM on mileage, and you dont need sophisticated maintenance. FYI, the price in China converted to pounds is about $22000 for the highest trim.
th-cam.com/video/LHF_46PFaUQ/w-d-xo.html Finally its here
converted to pounds is about $...??
@@manaspradhan8041 google
@@ahmedaraf8188 mate i was pointing a typo, they used the usd symbol for 'converted to pounds'
looks like a copy of the VW Passat
Reminds me of my 2011 Pontiac vibe. ( In styling only) I absolutely loved that car. Put 275,000 mi on it.
Vibes are corollas underneath.. they can last a long long time with some care and maintanace
My bad@BookyClockz I bought it in 2011. And it had the Toyota engine in it so it ran every bit of 275 but you're more than welcome to be skeptical if you choose.
I'm an MG5 owner and very pleased with mine so far. Coming across from a Skoda Yeti, this car feels like driving the future! It's fun to drive, especially around town. Pick up is rapid and the tech is amazing for the price. The car has MG Pilot which is a semi autonomous cruise control. When engaged the car will maintain the set speed, but keep it's distance from the car in front when necessary. It will slow down, stop, resume, speed up and even steer itself around corners. The car only asks that you keep a hand on the steering wheel. It will still steer if you take your hands off the wheel, but will sound a gentle warning if your hands are off the wheel for longer than about 10 seconds. If you still don't hold the wheel, it will loudly alarm to make sure you're going to comply. I've found this very handy on long runs, and also when stuck in traffic. I urge all of you to go and have a test drive. I'm sure you'll be impressed too. I've had the car six months now and only found one thing that could cause issues for the car in later life. There is a possible dirt trap behind the rear wheel, above of the suspension spring. Although the spring pocket does have a drain hole in the bottom, It's rather small, so could fill up with mud if not cleaned out regularly. This could then lead to rust further down the line if left unchecked. The car does come with a seven year warranty though, which is very reassuring.
Hi Doug, can it tow, and if so, how much?
I was not expecting such a positive review. Having seen quite a few of these cars out and about, my impression of them was not good because they look terrible. However, at just over £30K - super cheap for an EV - and with a 7 year warranty, the MG5 is excellent value. Also, it offers an alternative to all the SUV/crossover vehicles that make up most of the EV market.
I could have bought a brand new one of these for £18k just over a year ago before all the prices went mental. Wish I had now.
the facelift is much better
Hmmm, explain how the Audi behind you in the parking experiment, turned into a Range Rover Evoque on the rear camera, then back into an Audi and the back into an Evoque when we got the shot out the rear window? Poor continuity there Matt, you need to have a word with your video editors!🤣🤣
I thought i was seeing things 😅. Glad I needn’t get my eyes checked
only car I could get my hands on that I can put my 3 dogs in, best purchase in many years...so far, 6k miles later, 2p a mile costs (home charging costs only)...brilliant
Total agree, love mine...Will be getting the face lift model this time next year
Hi Mat, you are great as usually. Personally I follow each single review that you do. I just want to make a request. Since you have a lot of followers coming from Europe, what do you think about expressing your results also in the metric system? I mean, I was interested in the consumptions but I would have appreciated a lot to know it in terms of km/kWh… or the acceleration times referred to km/h speeds. Think about it. Thank you in advance. I will keep to follow you anyway
The metric system is never going to take off, stop trying to make it happen. No one know what the hell a KM is 🤣
@@craigix ah look an idiot coming out of his cave shouting hey I'm an idiot
If you want to know the km equivalent, just multiply the miles by 1.6
So 250 miles x 1.6 = 400 km.
@@craigix yeah nobody except 95% of the globe 😀
Please make a video for MG HS. Thanks for great review as always.
Hi Matt, nice review! would you please review the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric?
Already lots of reviews of that car around.....
Would rather wait for the updated model that's due to be released far better styling and updated interior
To me they look identical except for the interior! The newer version looks like the old car with the front grill Louvres have been replaced by plastic otherwise all else on the exterior is the same
which would also mean they'll likely be selling the current version much cheaper...
@@tonnyochieng118 This version is basically identical, but there is a newer facelift Ed model due. MG just haven’t confirmed if/when it’s coming to UK.
Great review TY. One question ... how tall are you? This would give an idea on the legroom issue you highlighted. Thanks in advance.
As long as you know what your buying, a friend has one, comes with a free fishpond in the boot-well as the seals around hatch let water in. The charger works intermittently and has a number of quirks around electronics. You get what you pay for but some will be fine with that and buy a tube of silicone with the saving
In my 20's I drove and toured the south of France in an MGBGT. I didn't even have to lift the bonnet, unlike many other cars I had used for the same purpose. I would therefore disagree with your comment about them being unreliable.
It depends on who's driving, a calm gentleman or a wild hoonigan
Roger I'd agree with you
@@edhingeley6933 very true
@@edhingeley6933 Very true. In those days days you could see the road around the engine and you could fix most things yourself.
It's been really long since I watched carwow, but the channel has actually improved. Mat isn't as annoying anymore. Well done. 👍🏻
Had one now for the best part of a year, if your not bothered about the styling it’s a great car and costs 🥜 to run
Never thought I would seen again in my life an review for an mg 5 or mg overall good value for money but it is plane and unimaginative
Had seen it in person in GIIAS 2021 in Indonesia Its a great car
And the space under the bonnet is huge, though it doesnt have a cover
i think it is an excellent introduction to the EV market for current non-EV drivers. does what it says on the tin for the majority and i do like the dashboard with a mix of digital and analogue.... quite reassuring.... good effort and well reviewed.
Great video Matt, don’t forget the MG ZS 180 does 0-60 in 7.3 sec. As you said fir the money and it’s practicability a overall good buy . Regards mark
I've been asking for an MG review FOR YEARS. Now do the ZS! Thank you!!!
Plenty of MG ZS reviews on TH-cam.....
finally an EV that looks like a regular car
What about the corsa E
I currently have a Dacia Logan Stepway estate - this has a 584 litre boot (to the cover). It has a lot more boot space than the MG5 (I’ve test driven one). Luckily for me I have been offered a company EV and my allowance stretches to an Audi Q4 so will be going EV later this year but if I was buying one myself I would definitely consider the MG - cheap, cheerful and reliable like my Dacia.
The "Roewe Ei5" (which this is) got a 2021 facelift in China already, so the updated version will come to UK soon-ish. Not that I'd ever consider a EV (at least with current Battery tech) and frankly, I have no idea why people would spend 30k for something that's inferior to a 2k~ banger in almost every aspect.
To be clear, I'm not hating on this car specifically, same applies to the competitors and double for Tesla after I once tried to get replacement parts for a customer's Model 3.
£2k banger argument works the same regardless of fuel. You could get a £2k well used 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate or £24k brand new 2022. Buying new you'll have the latest safety tech not from 17yrs ago. You'll have reliability and warranty meaning no hidden suprises 6mths after buying. Now why pay £30k (or £28k for the standard range) instead of buying that £24 new ICE Octavia, for this specifically it'll save you £2k+ a year on fuel Vs charging at home forgetting all the new tech like ACC and lane keep assist where it can steer and drive by itself
Why buy a house if you can live in an abandoned shed in the woods?
@@aaaa-ig6sc But what is the "new safety tech" ? Emergency Brake Assists for people that leave no safety gap, Lane Holding Assists for people which wobble across lanes like they're drunk or those stupid "Auto" Lights which are a diceroll weither or not you blind oncoming traffic (fantastic with Laser Light etc). and what not.
My dad owns a car shop where I help out every now and then, so i got a decent idea about reliability and I can ensure you new-ish cars aren't more reliable. That said, I'd say in general ICE cars are very reliable as long as they are properly maintained, most older ones fail mainly because people cheap out on oil changes etc.
I can't really compare EV and ICE running cost, since much of it involves local variables, but it's fair to say you save on fuel cost. I do wonder tough, where would you get Parts for the MG5 and at which price?
Personally, I will never buy a EV with Lithium Batteries, I've seen two (Golf E and Tesla Model S) turn into fireworks spontanously so I'll surely not put such a thing in my garage.
@@MadIIMike saying you'll never buy a lithium battery based car is like saying you'll never own a phone or laptop just in case it catches fire. You'll have the slim 0.0001 whatever percent that's sold with serious defects. As for the safety tech a week after taking the lease a car pulled out of the road without looking, the onboard cameras and emergency braking reacted before I did and stopped the car with a metre spare, would have been a guaranteed t-bone and write off. The assist tech is actually very convenient once you've experienced decent auto main beam. Lane departure warning I turn off, but lane assist where it steers for you is ace. AAC on the motorway and lane keep on makes long journeys a breeze, you can toggle the distance you feel comfortable with.
@@aaaa-ig6sc If given a plausible alternative, I would not use a Phone with Li-Ion Battery.
I can drive safely, I even go to racetracks every now and then. A car doing anything I do not ask it to do sounds like a bigger safety hazard than anything else for me.
Also, people tend to get dumber the smarter their cars get IMO. Some "accidents" I've seen would have been classified as attempted suicide in the 90s.
It‘s good value for money and that‘s why I ordered a MG ZS EV with the big battery!
Nice to review an MG they’ve been moving different lately, I see loads of them out of nowhere
It is actually been used as Taxi/Uber and share vehicle in China. Perfect for the purpose
8:00 european cars use ratchet because you can fine-tune the backrest angle precisely for perfect position. Those with levers have predetermined angles, for example you have to decide between 35 degrees or 40 degrees. You can't set it to 38 degrees. Levers only good for quick nap.
In India we have many mgs including - Hector, Hector plus, zs ev, gloster etc. they are pretty fast aswell
Fast for you not for us
@@Azlanking96797 nah bro my car goes around 200 kmph
@@garvarora9992 then good for you 👍
I wish we had the estate version in our country... The sedan looks okay but this one is waaaaay better looking
At first i was like why is he reviewing a old WV Passat
Warning lights were working during the full emmergency stop : the sound on the interior may have some delay, but what matters is what happens outside and we could see them flashing on the video footage! The car is suprisingly good. My biggest problem with it would be the seating position specially on the back seats (legs are way too high!) .
The new model due to come over here this year looks far better 👍
Took them ages to do a review of this car because its a cheap MG.
Now they realised that a lot people actually do consider this car due to its good value and are interested to know more about it. They've become a bit of a brand snob rather than the original intent of carwow giving sensible buying advice.
Deddington represent! Cracking review as per 👌🏼
VW Passat front and Vauxhall astra back. Lovely
It looks like a discounted version of the Passat VII
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022
Golf 6 variant mixed up with a Fiat tipo. and we call it the MG5
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022
Looks great, I wish they did an MPV Version with a bit more height, with a bit more heardroom they could raise the seats up so its more comfy in the back and loose the boot lip for flat loading in the back. Alot more car for you money compared to a corsa/pug 208 electric and good range.
@carwow Could you also review the MG Zs Ev love your guys reviews and am interested in the suv version of this car
The Hyundai I40 was actually good looking, there’s no comparison
Quick question:- as electric cars age , what is the life of the batteries? And how does this ultimately reflect on the long term value!🧐?
A few Tesla's are needing new batteries at 10-11 years old. And it's £18k for it so...
@@andrewsimmons323 cheers pretty much what I thought!🥴
depends on the usage, while most model s' are at 90% or above in terms of battery health, the overall wear and tear, constant heating and cooling may cause some cells in the battery packs to stop functioning. In case of Tesla, they do not repair parts of the battery pack, they replace the entire battery pack even if a particular stack of cells have gone bad. Which is why it gets really expensive to get the car running if a few cells in the battery go bad. If mechanics are able to figure out how to replace individual cells when they go bad, these batteries could last a long while, but as of now they're really expensive to replace.
Good answer Thankyou! Everyone seems to shy away from the details and just wants to deal with the here and now! I understand that investment in the future of electric vehicles needs to be more than just selling them! 🧐
An MG battery will outlive the car which has a 7 year warranty so I suspect 15 years upwards. I'm 2 years in on my ZS and about to get the MKII ZS.
Imagine if they had just made the exterior modern and exciting it would be a runaway seller
Please test the Suda SA01.
That would be very entertaining
This car just goes to show how overpriced EVs are. Horrendous 🤢
You could pay £25k plus for a new petrol Astra, Focus or Golf, but this MG would be around 70% cheaper to run if you charged it at home most of the time, on an EV tariff. I'm talking 2p per mile, against 20p+ per mile for the petrol equivalents..... And if you regularly buy shopping from the likes of Tesco or Sainsburys, then both offer free charging. As do places like Ikea and LDL....
I had a test drive on one of these and I must say it the seat is the most uncomfortable seat I’ve ever sat in plus on the 6 month old demonstrator I drove so many bolts on it were rusted already!
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022
Man moans about seat and checks all the bolts.
True story.
thats a vw passat at the front and its a vauxhaul astra in the back nice original design
1:37 No wonder why I thought this was a Passat Estate when I first saw it in the thumbnail 🤣
I've tested the original 5 and 5 LR and Mat is completely correct - genuienly the best value EV on sale today!
Was it designed by MG from scratch?? it looks like they bought few parts here, few parts there...😅 and that project spend some time in the drawer..🤔
MG is just a sticker not a company. The company is SAIC and it's a rebadge of the Roewe Ei5 from 2017.
They build VW and Audi in China too, the whole truck area feels like a mk7 golf to me.
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022
Now test drive the rest of the MG bunch HS & the ZS plus the PHEV versions please 🙏🏼
Really cool that the parking sensors show the distance in cm
The platform’s old too. It’s the same platform they used on the previous generation Vauxhall Astra
As good as the car might be… what a pity to destroy the brand image and history of MG…
Wait till you see what happens with Lotus.
@@Bmckimmboth of Geely's European brands actually seem to have done a really good job at keeping their heritage and identity
I'm pretty certain the cynically rebadged, unreliable Austin and Rover hatchbacks in the '80s, '90s, and '00s did more to destroy the brand image and history of MG than the new Chinese-made cars could ever hope to.
@@richardmartin1419 close but design wise.. this is horrendous!
Man thinks that MG Metro was superior in looks to MG5.
LOL.
The front area under bonnet can actually fit the EV charge cable in its case.
Good review, and what a refreshing change.
I'd recommend looking at the MG HS that car surprised me quite a lot especially for its price.
HS isn’t electric though so can’t really recommend it.
@@Sto79Be I don't really know what your getting at here : there is a plug in hybrid model but I'm just talking about MG cars in general not electric to other electric..just cars in general.
The soft suspension is probably a lot to do with the higher profile tyres. Everyone is going low profile nowadays in crossovers and suvs which makes zero sense from a comfort perspective. 100% form over function. This car is a breath of fresh air
7.3s to 60mph, same as Cupras 'Hot hatch' the Born
Had the SW basic version for seven months now. Other than the handling being a bit dodgy and the touchscreen, it's a great car. Relaxing to drive on motorways and decent boot for taking rubbish to the tip. Also, just so easy to drive - although that's probably true of most EVs.
Just looked on the website of MG. They did a major facelift, which looks quite nice.
new MG 5 facelift th-cam.com/video/6eYo6bkcN-c/w-d-xo.html due end of 2022