Country of OriginThe country in which the vehicle was assembled from components to complete car
CHINA
Launch YearThe year in which this vehicle was first built
2024
Launch MonthThe month of the year in which this vehicle was first built
8
Generation Name
AP32
SeriesThe series of a vehicle model e.g. VY Commodore
(No Series)
Model YearOEM designation for a particular vehicle design.
MY24
BadgeDescription of a vehicle within a model line.
Essence
Doors
4
Seat CapacityThe number of occupants that can be legally carried within a vehicle.
5
Body StyleOverall shape (style) of the vehicle's body
Sedan
Extra Identification
10yr Warranty
Overview
AP32 MY24 Essence Sedan 4dr SA DCT 7sp 1.5T A competitor for Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Kia Cerato, the MG5 small sedan is significantly cheaper than its direct rivals. Offering the choice of naturally-aspirated or turbocharged 1.5-litre engines, powered respectively by CVT and seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions, the MG5 comes in Vibe and Essence versions. Standard equipment includes 10-inch colour touch-screen infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, the top-shelf Essence adding six-speaker (instead of four) audio, faux-leather steering wheel trim, a "foldback" sunroof and a 360-degree parking camera. A major MG5 deficit is its zero star-rating in ANCAP testing, which should be addressed, at least partly, by a safety upgrade due this year.