MGS5

[steveting99]

MG, the British brand which is now Chinese owned (SAIC) is about to release their replacement model for the outdated ZS electric vehicle - called MGS5. The unique thing about the MGS5 is the rear wheel drive setup, it'll make it much more fun and engaging compared to competitors which are front wheel drive configuration. 

Built on the same EV platform as the MG4 hatchback, the compact SUV is bigger - see comparison table below. It's also longer, wider and with a longer wheel base than the outgoing ZS model (see comparison tables further down).

It's going to be a Cat A vehicle (save some $$$) and power output is limited to 99kW with 250Nm of torque. Good enough to do zero to 100km/hr under 10 seconds. This will be a good B&B ride with lots of standard features. One of these is a 12.8" infotainment center display shown below.

Below the center screen there are physical buttons for AC, temperature control and fan speed! Also volume control! The AC vents have physical adjustments. This makes it easy for most to make adjustments - while keeping eyes on the road. Great safety feature that most international buyers want. Good to see that MG (via SAIC) has been listening to customers.   

Gear selection and parking breaking is located in the center console. 

The interior of the MGS5 is a step up from the outgoing ZS. Better fit and finish overall. Driver gets a 10.2" display.  Some selected specs are:

* Battery capacity of 62kWh using LFP chemistry;

* WLTP estimated range of 425km;

* AC charging of 6.6kW;

* DC charging of 150kW. Fast charging of 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes;

* Boot space of 453L and 1,423L with the rear seats folded down;

* Vehicle weight of 1,755kg; 

* Energy consumption of 17.1 kWh/100km (claimed);

* Panoramic sunroof (have to check it it comes with a sunshade for the hot climate here in Singapore);

* Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - both wired and wireless options are available; and

* ADAS Level 2 safety features - called MG Pilot Advance Driver Assistance Systems. 

Pricing is around $168k and the AD is Eurokars Group. Once LTA release some registration data, can get the OMV and see AD markup - will make a follow up post.

Competition in the compact SUV segment is going to be tough. MGS5 will be competing against the likes of BYD Atto 3, Aion V, Geely EX5/Proton eMas7 and Cherry Omoda E5 to name a few - see tables below on options available over the causeway. There will be more competitors on the way. Its a good time to be a EV consumer.

 

Edited April 15 by steveting99
add pic and additional text

[Jamesc]

[ER-3682]

MGS stand for Methodist Girls School.?

[Daniu82]

On 4/15/2025 at 5:48 PM, Jamesc said:

Like the BMW signature nose shifted down. 

[Sdf4786k]

Rear wheel drive .. one of the better configuration for EV . But down on torque at 210nm

[Tohto]

On 4/16/2025 at 4:29 PM, Sdf4786k said:

Rear wheel drive .. one of the better configuration for EV . But down on torque at 210nm

Torque 250nm lah..

[ER-3682]

On 4/16/2025 at 4:29 PM, Sdf4786k said:

Rear wheel drive .. one of the better configuration for EV . But down on torque at 210nm

But EV not like ICE,Torque started from 0 Rpm.

[steveting99]

Interesting review on the MGS5 from Nepal

Ground clearance of 180cm.  Panoramic sunroof opens up to let air in.

Surprised on the energy consumption being higher than the claimed value.