Previewed in August, the MG5 is now formally launched in Malaysia. SAIC Motor Malaysia has given the striking-looking C-segment sedan a reasonably attention-grabbing positioning – at RM93,900 on-the-road earlier than insurance coverage for the only CBU Thailand variant, it is a Civic-sized automotive for the value of a Metropolis. You may’t have all of it although, so the powertrain additionally follows the Metropolis/Vios class norm.
We’ll first take a look at the MG5’s dimension. At 4,675 mm lengthy and 1,842 mm extensive, the MG5 is comparable in dimension to the Honda Civic FE (MG is 3 mm shorter, 40 mm wider), and its 2,680 mm wheelbase is properly inside the class ballpark (Toyota Corolla 2,700 mm, Civic 2,735 mm). The boot dimension is 401 litres.
So, not like the Proton S70 – which is formally branded by its maker as a C-segment sedan though the scale are nearer to a B – the MG5 has a ‘fastback coupe-style’ C-segment physique. Really, the ‘Civic dimension, Metropolis value’ line and all C references are ours – SAIC is advertising the MG5 as a B-segment rival to the Metropolis/Vios, one which’s largest in its class.
That’s an accurate transfer IMO, as underneath the MG5’s hood is a powertrain that’s consistent with B-segment norms – a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit paired to a CVT. The ‘DVVT’ engine makes 114 PS and 150 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. For context, the Metropolis has 121 PS/145 Nm and the Vios will get 106 PS/138 Nm. The MG’s CVT has eight digital speeds with a guide mode. Disc brakes all spherical (ventilated in entrance) and a rear torsion beam, by the way in which.
As for normal gear, the MG5 comes with LED computerized headlamps and daytime working lights, a powered sunroof, LED taillights, 17-inch two-tone ‘Tomahawk’ alloys (215/50 tyres), black leather-based upholstery with purple accents (purple can also be discovered on the doorways, steering, shift boot), a six-way powered driver’s seat, single-zone computerized aircon with PM2.5 air filter and rear vents, six audio system, cruise management and an digital parking brake with auto maintain.
As for screens, there’s a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.25-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and feed from a 360-degree digicam. Under the display screen – which is angled in the direction of the driving force – is a row of laborious buttons for the AC and quantity, which is an effective factor.
On the security entrance, there are six airbags and an MG Pilot suite that features blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert, lane change help and rear collision warning. No AEB although, which is a evident omission and probably the one blot on the MG5’s in any other case very good gear copybook.
The MG5 will likely be accessible in 5 colors, that are Dynamic Purple, Arctic White, Black Pearl, Camden Gray and the hero Nuclear Yellow you see right here. SAIC Motor Malaysia is providing a five-year, unlimited-mileage car guarantee for its first ICE mannequin right here. The powertrain will get a separate seven-year, unlimited-mileage protection.
As soon as once more, the RRP for the MG5 is RM93,900 on-the-road excluding insurance coverage, however there’s an introductory RM7,000 rebate, which brings the value right down to RM86,900 for early birds. Fairly an eye catching value don’t you assume?
In your reference, the Honda Metropolis is priced from RM84,900 to RM99,900 for the petrol variants (hybrid is RM111,900) whereas the Toyota Vios value vary is from RM89,600 to RM95,500. The Proton S70 – the one 1.5L turbo DCT sedan right here – retails from RM73,800 to RM94,800. What do you consider the MG5’s seems and bundle?
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