Engineering:MG 5
| MG5 | |
|---|---|
 2020 MG5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SAIC Motor |
| Also called | MG GT |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rover 25 MG ZR MG GT |
The MG5 is a series of compact cars that has been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same automotive platform as the Roewe 350 saloon car.[1]
In China, the first generation hatchback was sold as the MG5, while the sedan was sold as the MG GT. The MG GT was also sold as the MG 5 in several markets.
Additionally, the Roewe i5 and Ei5 is also sold as the MG 5 in Philippines and the UK, Australia as well as other European countries respectively.
First generation (AP12; 2012)
| First generation (AP12) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | MG GT (sedan) |
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP, sedan) |
| Designer | Tony Williams-Kenny |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan (MG GT) |
| Related | Roewe 350 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,363 mm (171.8 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,492 mm (58.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rover 25 MG ZR |
| Successor | Roewe i5/MG 5 |
The first generation MG5 debuted in concept car form at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show as the MG Concept 5.[2]
Outside of China, this first generation was exported to various emerging markets such as Egypt, Chile and Algeria.
Technical details
The production MG5 is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) and 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft). There is a choice of five speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions.
A 1.5 litre turbo "Hyperboost" version was launched in November 2013,[3] producing 95 kW (129 PS; 127 bhp) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) mated to a six speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).[4] All models are equipped with 16 inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres.
Second generation (2020)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | MG GT[5] |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP)[6] |
| Designer | Jiping Luan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Roewe i5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual 7-speed DCT CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Length | 4,675 mm (184.1 in) |
| Width | 1,842 mm (72.5 in) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) |
The second generation MG5 debuted in September 2020 right before the 2020 Beijing Auto Show.[7]
According to SAIC, the second generation MG5 features the third generation MG family design language, including a front fascia similar to the 2020 MG HS facelift, with engine options include a 1.5 litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine developed by SAIC, producing 173 PS (127 kW; 171 bhp) and a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder engine producing 120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp).[8]
The MG5 was revealed in July 2021 in Thailand, featuring the 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine.[9]
Powertrain
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15S4C | 1,490 cc | 118 hp (88 kW; 120 PS) at 6000 rpm | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft; 15.3 kg⋅m) at 4500 rpm | 8-speed iCVT |
| 15S4E | 1,490 cc turbo | 173 hp (129 kW; 175 PS) at 5600 rpm | 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft; 28.0 kg⋅m) at 1750–4000 rpm | 7-speed DCT |
MG 5 Scorpio (2022)
The MG 5 received a performance variant called the MG 5 Scorpio for the 2022 model year with the front fascia completely redesigned and an additional performance-inspired body kit and additional color options. The MG 5 Scorpio is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine that powers the regular MG 5 but tuned up to 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS), 8 hp (6 kW; 8 PS) more than the standard model. The top speed is 200 km/h (120 mph) which is the same as the standard MG 5. Gearbox remains to be the same 7-speed DCT.[10]
MG 5 Scorpio
MG 5 Scorpio (rear)
Other versions
Since 2019, the MG5 nameplate was reused for a rebadged Roewe i5 for markets outside China. This gasoline-powered saloon car model uses the General Motors Delta II.[11] In Mexico, the Roewe-based MG5 was introduced alongside the HS and ZS on 21 October 2020, marking the return of the MG marque in the Mexican market after 15 years.[12] The MG 5 is offered with a gasoline engine only, in Style, Excite, and Elegance trim lines.[13]
In 2020, the electric Roewe Ei5 estate was launched in the United Kingdom as the MG5 EV,[14][15] with a two model range (Excite or Exclusive) priced from £24,495.[16] Excluding SUVs and crossovers, the MG5 EV was marketed as the first ever electric estate car in the UK market and was launched alongside the plug-in hybrid version of the HS crossover.[17][18]
References
- ↑ Top Gear BBC, 142(total), Series 18, Episode 2
- ↑ "Shanghai motor show: MG 5". Autocar. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows/shanghai-motor-show-mg-5. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "MG5 Turbo is Ready for the China car market". Car News China. 11 November 2013. http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/11/11/mg5-turbo-is-ready-for-the-china-car-market. Retrieved 12 November 2013.,
- ↑ "MG 5 Configuration". http://www.saicmg.com/mg5_new/. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Sporty and a steal: MG GT storms into the Middle East". https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/motoring/2021/10/25/sporty-and-a-steal-mg-gt-storms-into-the-middle-east/.
- ↑ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ All NEW MG 5 เบนซิน 1.5 CVT : 559,000 – 689,000 บาท" (in th). 2021-07-20. https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-all-new-mg-5/.
- ↑ "2020北京车展探馆：全新名爵5实车曝光". Autohome. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202009/1042065.html. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ↑ "采用第三代家族设计 曝全新名爵5预告图". Autohome. https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202009/1032688.html. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ↑ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ All NEW MG 5 เบนซิน 1.5 CVT : 559,000 – 689,000 บาท". 20 July 2021. https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-all-new-mg-5/. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ↑ "MG5 Scorpio Is A Sporty Sedan That Will Sting The Road In China". 20 August 2021. https://carnewschina.com/2021/08/20/mg5-scorpio-is-a-sporty-sedan-that-will-sting-the-road-in-china/. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ↑ "2020 MG 5 promises big car feel for small car prices". 10 September 2019. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2020-mg-5-promises-big-car-feel-for-small-car-prices.html. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- ↑ "MG regresa a México y esto es lo que tienes que saber: Productos, distribuidoras, garantía". 22 October 2020. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/22/mg-regresa-a-mexico-y-esto-es-lo-que-tienes-que-saber-productos-distribuidoras-garantia.
- ↑ "MG 5 2021 llega a México, la nueva opción británica en sedanes compactos". 21 October 2020. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2020/10/21/mg-5-2021-llega-a-mexico-la-nueva-opcion-britanica-en-sedanes-compactos.
- ↑ "The 2021 MG5 is an All-Electric 214-Mile Compact Estate That Looks Like a VW and is Priced from £24,495". 23 September 2020. https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/the-2021-mg5-is-an-all-electric-214-mile-compact-estate-that-looks-like-a-vw-and-is-priced-from-24495/.
- ↑ "MG5 EV". https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/.
- ↑ "MG reveals new HS and 5 models". https://www.expressandstar.com/news/motors/2020/09/22/mg-reveals-new-hs-and-5-models/.
- ↑ "MG HS plug-in hybrid SUV now on sale". https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/news/173510/mg-hs-plug-in-hybrid-suv-now-on-sale.
- ↑ "Electric for all! MG offers a range of three electric cars with the launch of all new MG5 EV and MG HS Plug-in". 22 September 2020. https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/electric-for-all-mg-offers-a-range-of-three-electric-cars-with-the-launch-of-all-new-mg5-ev-and-mg-hs-plug-in/.
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