steveting99 2nd Gear April 15 Share April 15 (edited) MG, the British brand which is now Chinese owned (SAIC) is about to release their replacement model for the outdated ZS electric vehicle - called MGS5.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 ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic April 15 Share April 15 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged April 15 Share April 15 MGS stand for Methodist Girls School.? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniu82 Supercharged April 15 Share April 15 On 4/15/2025 at 5:48 PM, Jamesc said: Like the BMW signature nose shifted down. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged Wednesday at 08:29 AM Share Wednesday at 08:29 AM Rear wheel drive .. one of the better configuration for EV . But down on torque at 210nm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic Wednesday at 09:23 AM Share Wednesday at 09:23 AM 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.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged Wednesday at 10:04 AM Share Wednesday at 10:04 AM 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveting99 2nd Gear Saturday at 06:05 AM Author Share Saturday at 06:05 AM 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. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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