‘Button Deletion’ was part of certain manufacturer’s plans to introduce ‘Features as a Subscription’, so you buy your car with, say, heated & cooled seats, then after a year, that function is automatically turned off unless you pay an annual subscription fee. If there were physical buttons you could ‘hard-wire’ around the computer. Just imagine that you had paid top price for a new car with all the extras, but when you came to sell it, it had suddenly become the base model… 🤬
As far as flat fold rear seats, it is quite easy to pop the rear seat up and stand it up against the back of the front seats, allowing the flat fold of the rear seat backs.
Looked at one today and it's via salary exchange at work. Nice car, have you had any issues please? I have a SEAT Tarraco currently and I know I have to accept some degrade in some areas (no automatic boot etc). Does the cover have auto parking?
@@doitcom so my experience with the car has been positive. Though the extreme cold reduced the range to 170 realistic mileage. This affects all ev's though. But this is good enough for my daily 80mile commute... As for auto parking. The car has no auto parking capability. Look for reviews on you tube for more info... And search mg ev forum ...
Any taxi drivers on here, who already have either the old style or the new style MG5 that could give their opinion for this car as a taxi, in particular for airport runs. Help greatly appreciated
Thanks for this review. I drive the new Trophy model and agree with most of your points. To these I'd add ...miss the heated steering wheel included on my previous, cheaper, Renault Zoe; miss memory settings for the driver's seat; floating console is a mixed blessing as it conceals but that can be a problem; rear visibility can be aided by removing the small centre headrest when not needed; reversing camera is prone to impaired vision as its angled on a stalk and seems to attract dirt unnecessarily; vehicle includes a granny charger, but not a Type 2 cable; safe driver assist options are good to choose from, but oddly do not include - unless I've missed it - a warning of approaching vehicles when you're reversing out of your supermarket parking bay. Nearly there - the app is getting better and has had 3 updates since I bought the MG5. Like the main screen inside the vehicle, it can be slow to react, but persistence usually pays off. Its a good additional way into charging and comfort features, KERS - reminds me of my O Level Physics lessons - Kinetic Energy Regeneration System: energy from movement. The three Modes are undramatically different, but its a pity the default is Comfort, not Eco and ther appears to be no way of setting your own default.
Test drove one of these the other day, back to back with a Niro EV, and choosing between the 2, there wasn't much in it. The MG5 is obviously a bit more practical in terms of boot space if you load it up to the roof, but the Frunk on the Niro does add a bit of more usable space (you don't want your charging cable under the floor when the boot is full of camping gear!). The Niro did feel a bit nicer - nothing in particular I could put my finger on, but just a general feeling of better quality/more premium. I ended up going for the Niro, in particular the extra real-world range, and the one-pedal driving is what sold it for me (along with the better general feel), however I'm getting it through my work salary sacrifice scheme, and the difference in price between them was less than £20/month. If I was actually buying one then I would most likely go for the MG5, as the price difference is quite significant (~£33k for the MG vs ~£39k for the Niro), and it's a fantastic car for your money! According to the MG dealer, the black plastic strip under the number plate is apparently for taxi plates - which I guess shows that they recognise who one of their big target markets are (and I would say for good reason, it does seem like the ideal taxi).
Sorry but your dealer is spinning a bit of a yarn, it's because chinese plates are a different shape and they couldn't be arsed to change the drillings for the handful of cars going into the UK market. I have one of the original cars and managed to buy some chrome surrounds that covered both sets of holes and it looks much better@@AutoEV
My 22 plate exclusive has a lot of assists, don't have blind spot detection, but it does have lane keep assist etc within the MG pilot, the MG pilot is quite good on the motorway. My auto high beam is currently turned off as it decides to come on when it isn't needed so will be addressed at its service.
One of my few grumbles I have with my current MG5 Excite is that there is no courtesy light, indeed no illumination of any kind, in the rear seating. This has been remedied in the car in this review. So much better getting an oldie into the back or a child into their seat in winter.
I agree that the exterior and interior look of the facelift is a huge improvement and it's a better, but far from perfect, infotainment unit. But that's all really, since Aug 2021 my MG5 LR has 75kgs roof rails, adjustable height boot floor AND MG Pilot, bar Blind Spot monitoring and 360 degree camera, so not so much new there. Wheels look better, but not at the expense of range and AC controls in the touch screen, no thank you! A new MG5 will come somewhere between 2023 and 2025 and that will sit on the same platform as the MG4.......so I'll bide my time 😏 But MG and, in my opinion, all manufacturers need to put safety first and reintroduce buttons for key controls whilst driving. This obsession with putting it all behind the screen is not just stupid, it is dangerous. You're probably safer using your phone whilst driving!!
@@bobadams7654 Roof rails, yes; 360 camera no, but on the facelift I think that it is only a computerised rendition of what the cameras can, not a true image..... I think.
I found your review first class and the narration was superb. I felt like a friend was talking to me. I loved your review of this car. Happy and the detail and will consider buying second hand after the depreciation bite at 3 years old.
Enjoy your presentation have the mk1 5lr and was seriously considering the model you reviewed but....the heating and ventilation controls has put me off . Its my 2nd MG had the earlier ZS but wanted longer range but as i say not sure i want to upgrade and now considering the BYD once it arrives in UK. So the purpose of your review has been successful keep up the good work 👏
The exterior design is inoffensive, no, that's not fair it actually looks pretty good 😁. Not over designed like the MG4, the wheels could be a little bigger, though. The interior also looks good, with actual real buttons 😁, but you are right, the touchscreen does need more work (upgrade for 2023/24 ?). If you bought one, you wouldn't need to make excuses to friends - "it was cheap" - they would be impressed. MG are doing a Hyundai/Kia, but at a much faster rate - the Chinese are definitely coming 😂.
It's a good facelift but I would have preferred to have seen an all new model based on the underpinnings of the MG4. That would have given them the chance to maximise boot & rear passenger space to match that of a Skoda Superb, which is what I drive. I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer for a full size EV estate car.
@@rikm12 I was aware that MG5 was an older platform than MG4 which is why I'd hoped this MG5 would have been an all new model rather than just a facelift version. Unfortunately as a medium estate car it's still not big enough for what I need. As mentioned in the review the new Peugeot 308 & Astra Estates (still only med size) will give this car some serious competition when they come out, at least the the looks dept. Ultimately it will be the price of those cars vs the MG5 that will determine how close they come. Personally I think they well be a fair bit more expensive than the MG5 but we'll have to wait & see. I wasn't aware that the EU have had this facelifted MG5 model for so long already. Probably because of the time it takes to make RHD versions for the UK market.
Exactly my thoughts. I used to have a Skoda Superb estate (until it was stolen unfortunately) - best family car I’ve ever driven. We already have a small EV (Peugeot e208) and would love to get a family estate EV but the MG5 is just a little bit too small - we have 2 dogs, kids and camp and every bit of space is a bonus! I suspect that the Vauxhall/Peugeot competitors next year will be pushing £40K which for a medium estate is a lot - will probably hold onto our diesel estate for a couple more years and see what else comes out in 2025 - hopefully prices will come down a bit by then. Do love the e208 and don’t really want to get another ICE car.
@@ISuperTed Interesting. I'm looking at getting a smaller EV / hatchback for my wife to replace a Karoq which is too large for what she needs now. It's that or I take over the Karoq & let go of my Skoda Superb estate (reluctantly). 4 doors, a reasonably size boot & decent range is what she needs which rules out a Fiat 500-e (too expensive also). I was looking at used E208, Corsa-e & similar but for similar money a new or nearly new MG4 SE is potentially now possible. How do you find the E208 & it's titchy steering wheel?
Well I changed from an Ioniq Hybrid which was faultless to the MG5 Trophy, plenty big enough boot and rear cargo area with seats down unless you carry wardrobes on a regular basis. No disrespect but my brother in law has an recent Octavia Estate nice car But I wouldn’t swap. Went to collect my 5 and the dealer had a 4 in stock , surprisingly spacious wheel in each corner car but not an estate in terms of versatility, again the 5 tops it in my opinion.
The lack of physical buttons for functions that you need to operate while driving, is what is keeping me from buying these cars. It's just plain dangerous to have to fumble around with a touch screen while driving, especially in adverse weather conditions. Come on! In Belgium, when you handle a mobile device while driving, it will lead to a hefty fine of hundreds of Euro, which is great for convincing people of the danger of doing this. And now most new EV cars force us all to do this? We need buttons, tactile feedback, which we can operate without having to look at them. If it weren't for this real problem, I would be tempted to buy this car. It ticks all other boxes for me, but this is a show stopper for me really.
You are right. He should have. I think the reviewer really need to do his homework before passing on the information. Custom key is a easy way to fix the rant.
Two thumbs up for this review! Really looking forward to the EV wagon fight that is coming in 2023! Just hope that you can dive a little more into the range testing in real winter weather, since i live in Norway and its several minus degrees here during winter with snowy roads :)
The biggest issue with ALL current MG's , aside from quality questions etc etc is that MG Pilot is bloody dangerous, Lane keep assist can literally drive the car into oncoming traffic, I've experienced this with my ZS and so stopped using it. This to me shows a glaring issue with the NCAP safety ratings that appear to base this on wether the safety tech exists on the car, rather than does it actually work.
Definitely needs proper buttons for all basic items.... Centre console for far to big and the piano black finish is bad.... Also needs a front boot....
Great detailed review - as usual you really go into depth with what matters to people when using a car day to day. Looked at the old MG5 when choosing an EV last year but thought it was a bit small as a family car. This new one certainly looks better and has a nicer interior but still the same underpinnings so still not for us. In the end we got a smaller EV (Peugeot e208 - lovely car) and kept our diesel estate. Will wait and see what other estates come out in 2023/4 before buying - having driven the e208, going back to the diesel is like going back in time. Can’t see us ever getting another ICE car.
I have one and I've gotten used to all of it's shortcomings EXCEPT the seat does not go back far enough - another 2 inches would have saved me a cramp on a long journey 21:30 I tried the other MG's but they were even smaller - maybe it's just me or if I was racist I'd say they were built for short chinese people... Another Odd thing that most have missed is that the middle light button on the roof has to be depressed in order for the lights to come on when a door is opened - it's counter intuitive. Edit: I've removed the left foot rest and now at least it feels less constrictive.
Even the latest Renault Zoe has good switchgear as well as the screen in front of the driver!! One can also control the temperature of the car you get into from your armchair using an app!!
As usual a well balanced in-depth review from Auto EV I’m at an impasse I’m a Taxi Driver and I would greatly value your advice on whether the MG 5 refresh long range or the MG ZS refresh long range be more suitable I would be very great full for any advice you would be able to give again may I say congratulations on a very skilful in-depth review
First of all, thank you for watching and taking the time to send us such a charming comment. Glad you enjoy the reviews. Both cars are very good indeed, and both will probably suit your requirements well. There’s a part of me that would be tempted to suggest the MG5 might be a more suitable car for the job. You will have a car that is just as practical, but potentially easier for some elderly or less able bodied passengers to get in and out of it. It is s decent steer, and I’d say the quality is slightly (and I mean SLIGHTLY) better than the ZS, and you still get the warranty, efficiency and great value for money in a well equipped package. Hope that helps, but by all means, please let me know if you need any more thoughts on this.
By the sound of it, it’s a car with problems that could be solved by a decent tech software!! I would suggest changing the provider of the software so that you can have the software to YOUR specifications rather than the software manufacturer’s.
Good review but lacking of batter info as many others also annual service cost will be nice. About the frozen screen If you don't remove the protection film from the car screen, this can cause freezing.
I have looked at the MG5 before - the main draw was the price so that is now less of a differentiator to offset the uncertainty that comes from a relatively new to the UK manufacturer - SAIC. I was not impressed that you only managed a single full size case in the boot and the opening looks small. Overall I can't see any advantage over a saloon whereas the more common ICE estates seem to do a much better job of delivering capacity which is why people buy them.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. OK, a tricky decision you do face! I'm assuming you mean the older Kia E-Niro, and not he newest one? Well, look, in my honest opinion, the Niro takes a lot of beating, even the last generation car. Its a bit more efficient than the MG and I'd say, as practical as the MG5 is, I think the Niro just tops it. Both cars come with a 7 year warranty from new, so you will still have some of that left on the Kia. If you are looking at a trim level 3 or 4+ with the larger battery option, I'd be tempted to say go for the Niro. Its also a bit quicker, and a bit better to drive. That would be my choice I think. Hope that helps. If you are interested, we have featured the Niro twice before on the channel, once in a full road test review and another as a used car against the MG ZS. Take a look there.
If im honest with you, frunks are a horrific invention that you end up avoiding using. Road grime from the bonnet, plus you look like you just broke down and the shape is often useless. 😂
This is 2022 and I find that there are a lot of new cars that are not very good, and you have highlighted some problems with this car. Let’s be honest we are all having to pay a lot of money for these cars so why do we have to put up with all these shortcomings.
Great review ! proper estate cars have rear seats which fold flat, giving you a large usable space, this and the totally naff infotainment system means its a 👎 from me.
I believe that moving some ‘comfort features’ to be controlled by the ‘Infotainment computer’ started as part of ‘certain expensive car manufacturers’ plan to introduce ‘Features as a Subscription’, so you buy your car with various extra features, then after a period of time or a number of miles, the computer would turn those functions off unless you had agreed to pay an annual subscription fee (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were the original features intended for the subscription model). Adopting that model would enable car manufacturers to keep making money from cars they had previously sold. If there were physical buttons it might be possible to ‘hard-wire’ around the computer, but as you say, removing buttons also saves money. Just imagine that you had paid top price for a new car with all the extras, but when you came to sell it, it had suddenly become the base model… Oops.
Not that much space in the trunk as I had hoped for. Also, did you actually have to close the trunk manually on a car made in 2023? I thought that was outdated even on my 2012 Peugeot..
Thanx for your review, like them! After watching some of your videos when you say the following words in one sentence “I it’s OK, it’s good, it’s fine, it’s not bad, not any problem, it’s alright, honestly, in my opinion” about one single detail of a car I finally get what you want to say: either you like to have it differently and hesitate to say straight forward “it is cr*p”; or it is really, really good and you hesitate to enthusiastically say “it is good”. No offence but putting repeatedly details into perspective meandering through many similar words is a bit tiresome. I prefer a tight and clear statement. 😉
Bring back the buttons!! Putting controls in the touch screen is a cost cutting exercise at the expense of usability and safety😡
‘Button Deletion’ was part of certain manufacturer’s plans to introduce ‘Features as a Subscription’, so you buy your car with, say, heated & cooled seats, then after a year, that function is automatically turned off unless you pay an annual subscription fee. If there were physical buttons you could ‘hard-wire’ around the computer.
Just imagine that you had paid top price for a new car with all the extras, but when you came to sell it, it had suddenly become the base model… 🤬
Whole heartedly agree with you sir. BBTB Bring back the buttons.
And while yer at it bring back the starting handle........
The Harlow taxi drivers absolutely adore the MG5!! I can just about imagine why, but I haven’t ever driven one myself!!
As far as flat fold rear seats, it is quite easy to pop the rear seat up and stand it up against the back of the front seats, allowing the flat fold of the rear seat backs.
Upgraded from the mg5 SR exclusive to the trophy just last week. It is a great improvement and feels a great step forward.
@@paul._david was with LV already and easy to do.... LV happy to mark as long range until trophy appears on system
Looked at one today and it's via salary exchange at work. Nice car, have you had any issues please? I have a SEAT Tarraco currently and I know I have to accept some degrade in some areas (no automatic boot etc). Does the cover have auto parking?
@@doitcom so my experience with the car has been positive. Though the extreme cold reduced the range to 170 realistic mileage. This affects all ev's though. But this is good enough for my daily 80mile commute... As for auto parking. The car has no auto parking capability. Look for reviews on you tube for more info... And search mg ev forum ...
@@rikm12 really appreciate the reply thank you!! About 90% committed to one! Just through work it's a no brainer and saving on fuel.
Any taxi drivers on here, who already have either the old style or the new style MG5 that could give their opinion for this car as a taxi, in particular for airport runs.
Help greatly appreciated
Thanks for this review. I drive the new Trophy model and agree with most of your points. To these I'd add ...miss the heated steering wheel included on my previous, cheaper, Renault Zoe; miss memory settings for the driver's seat; floating console is a mixed blessing as it conceals but that can be a problem; rear visibility can be aided by removing the small centre headrest when not needed; reversing camera is prone to impaired vision as its angled on a stalk and seems to attract dirt unnecessarily; vehicle includes a granny charger, but not a Type 2 cable; safe driver assist options are good to choose from, but oddly do not include - unless I've missed it - a warning of approaching vehicles when you're reversing out of your supermarket parking bay.
Nearly there - the app is getting better and has had 3 updates since I bought the MG5. Like the main screen inside the vehicle, it can be slow to react, but persistence usually pays off. Its a good additional way into charging and comfort features, KERS - reminds me of my O Level Physics lessons - Kinetic Energy Regeneration System: energy from movement. The three Modes are undramatically different, but its a pity the default is Comfort, not Eco and ther appears to be no way of setting your own default.
A lot of Harlow taxis are original MG5s!! A great car for the taxi business!!
Test drove one of these the other day, back to back with a Niro EV, and choosing between the 2, there wasn't much in it. The MG5 is obviously a bit more practical in terms of boot space if you load it up to the roof, but the Frunk on the Niro does add a bit of more usable space (you don't want your charging cable under the floor when the boot is full of camping gear!). The Niro did feel a bit nicer - nothing in particular I could put my finger on, but just a general feeling of better quality/more premium.
I ended up going for the Niro, in particular the extra real-world range, and the one-pedal driving is what sold it for me (along with the better general feel), however I'm getting it through my work salary sacrifice scheme, and the difference in price between them was less than £20/month.
If I was actually buying one then I would most likely go for the MG5, as the price difference is quite significant (~£33k for the MG vs ~£39k for the Niro), and it's a fantastic car for your money!
According to the MG dealer, the black plastic strip under the number plate is apparently for taxi plates - which I guess shows that they recognise who one of their big target markets are (and I would say for good reason, it does seem like the ideal taxi).
TAXI PLATES! Of course! Mystery solved!!! Thank you for that!
@@AutoEV Np :)
Sorry but your dealer is spinning a bit of a yarn, it's because chinese plates are a different shape and they couldn't be arsed to change the drillings for the handful of cars going into the UK market. I have one of the original cars and managed to buy some chrome surrounds that covered both sets of holes and it looks much better@@AutoEV
My 22 plate exclusive has a lot of assists, don't have blind spot detection, but it does have lane keep assist etc within the MG pilot, the MG pilot is quite good on the motorway. My auto high beam is currently turned off as it decides to come on when it isn't needed so will be addressed at its service.
One of my few grumbles I have with my current MG5 Excite is that there is no courtesy light, indeed no illumination of any kind, in the rear seating. This has been remedied in the car in this review. So much better getting an oldie into the back or a child into their seat in winter.
I agree that the exterior and interior look of the facelift is a huge improvement and it's a better, but far from perfect, infotainment unit. But that's all really, since Aug 2021 my MG5 LR has 75kgs roof rails, adjustable height boot floor AND MG Pilot, bar Blind Spot monitoring and 360 degree camera, so not so much new there. Wheels look better, but not at the expense of range and AC controls in the touch screen, no thank you! A new MG5 will come somewhere between 2023 and 2025 and that will sit on the same platform as the MG4.......so I'll bide my time 😏 But MG and, in my opinion, all manufacturers need to put safety first and reintroduce buttons for key controls whilst driving. This obsession with putting it all behind the screen is not just stupid, it is dangerous. You're probably safer using your phone whilst driving!!
Are the roof rails, 360 camera etc standard in your model?
@@bobadams7654 Roof rails, yes; 360 camera no, but on the facelift I think that it is only a computerised rendition of what the cameras can, not a true image..... I think.
I found your review first class and the narration was superb. I felt like a friend was talking to me. I loved your review of this car. Happy and the detail and will consider buying second hand after the depreciation bite at 3 years old.
Thank you for watching and sharing your kind thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent MG Ev 5 review 2022 upgrade. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Enjoy your presentation have the mk1 5lr and was seriously considering the model you reviewed but....the heating and ventilation controls has put me off . Its my 2nd MG had the earlier ZS but wanted longer range but as i say not sure i want to upgrade and now considering the BYD once it arrives in UK. So the purpose of your review has been successful keep up the good work 👏
The exterior design is inoffensive, no, that's not fair it actually looks pretty good 😁. Not over designed like the MG4, the wheels could be a little bigger, though.
The interior also looks good, with actual real buttons 😁, but you are right, the touchscreen does need more work (upgrade for 2023/24 ?).
If you bought one, you wouldn't need to make excuses to friends - "it was cheap" - they would be impressed.
MG are doing a Hyundai/Kia, but at a much faster rate - the Chinese are definitely coming 😂.
Nice review- thanks. £30k plus brings it quite close to some excellent second hand EVs, altho not estates.
It's a good facelift but I would have preferred to have seen an all new model based on the underpinnings of the MG4. That would have given them the chance to maximise boot & rear passenger space to match that of a Skoda Superb, which is what I drive. I guess we'll have to wait a bit longer for a full size EV estate car.
Note the MG5 facelift has been in Europe for at least a year. So the design is older than than the MG4
@@rikm12 I was aware that MG5 was an older platform than MG4 which is why I'd hoped this MG5 would have been an all new model rather than just a facelift version. Unfortunately as a medium estate car it's still not big enough for what I need. As mentioned in the review the new Peugeot 308 & Astra Estates (still only med size) will give this car some serious competition when they come out, at least the the looks dept. Ultimately it will be the price of those cars vs the MG5 that will determine how close they come. Personally I think they well be a fair bit more expensive than the MG5 but we'll have to wait & see. I wasn't aware that the EU have had this facelifted MG5 model for so long already. Probably because of the time it takes to make RHD versions for the UK market.
Exactly my thoughts. I used to have a Skoda Superb estate (until it was stolen unfortunately) - best family car I’ve ever driven. We already have a small EV (Peugeot e208) and would love to get a family estate EV but the MG5 is just a little bit too small - we have 2 dogs, kids and camp and every bit of space is a bonus!
I suspect that the Vauxhall/Peugeot competitors next year will be pushing £40K which for a medium estate is a lot - will probably hold onto our diesel estate for a couple more years and see what else comes out in 2025 - hopefully prices will come down a bit by then. Do love the e208 and don’t really want to get another ICE car.
@@ISuperTed Interesting. I'm looking at getting a smaller EV / hatchback for my wife to replace a Karoq which is too large for what she needs now. It's that or I take over the Karoq & let go of my Skoda Superb estate (reluctantly). 4 doors, a reasonably size boot & decent range is what she needs which rules out a Fiat 500-e (too expensive also). I was looking at used E208, Corsa-e & similar but for similar money a new or nearly new MG4 SE is potentially now possible. How do you find the E208 & it's titchy steering wheel?
Well I changed from an Ioniq Hybrid which was faultless to the MG5 Trophy, plenty big enough boot and rear cargo area with seats down unless you carry wardrobes on a regular basis. No disrespect but my brother in law has an recent Octavia Estate nice car But I wouldn’t swap. Went to collect my 5 and the dealer had a 4 in stock , surprisingly spacious wheel in each corner car but not an estate in terms of versatility, again the 5 tops it in my opinion.
The lack of physical buttons for functions that you need to operate while driving, is what is keeping me from buying these cars. It's just plain dangerous to have to fumble around with a touch screen while driving, especially in adverse weather conditions. Come on! In Belgium, when you handle a mobile device while driving, it will lead to a hefty fine of hundreds of Euro, which is great for convincing people of the danger of doing this. And now most new EV cars force us all to do this?
We need buttons, tactile feedback, which we can operate without having to look at them.
If it weren't for this real problem, I would be tempted to buy this car. It ticks all other boxes for me, but this is a show stopper for me really.
We have a late Mk1 MG5 LR that has MG Pilot so I don’t think we will be looking to upgrade any time soon, although the charging App might be useful
Can't you assign the heating and ventilation to the ⭐button on steering wheel?
You are right. He should have. I think the reviewer really need to do his homework before passing on the information. Custom key is a easy way to fix the rant.
Two thumbs up for this review! Really looking forward to the EV wagon fight that is coming in 2023! Just hope that you can dive a little more into the range testing in real winter weather, since i live in Norway and its several minus degrees here during winter with snowy roads :)
Range winter 120k/h for 200 km
90k/h for 280
car dosent have heetpomp battery system.
The biggest issue with ALL current MG's , aside from quality questions etc etc is that MG Pilot is bloody dangerous, Lane keep assist can literally drive the car into oncoming traffic, I've experienced this with my ZS and so stopped using it. This to me shows a glaring issue with the NCAP safety ratings that appear to base this on wether the safety tech exists on the car, rather than does it actually work.
I set my heating controls to 18 c then never touch them again. Rarely use air con I just open the window.
Shame the range has not been improved. The Kia eNiro is still a winner with 280 miles and up to 300 in summer.
and there is a new Kona of similar size comming out...
Definitely needs proper buttons for all basic items.... Centre console for far to big and the piano black finish is bad.... Also needs a front boot....
Great detailed review - as usual you really go into depth with what matters to people when using a car day to day.
Looked at the old MG5 when choosing an EV last year but thought it was a bit small as a family car. This new one certainly looks better and has a nicer interior but still the same underpinnings so still not for us. In the end we got a smaller EV (Peugeot e208 - lovely car) and kept our diesel estate.
Will wait and see what other estates come out in 2023/4 before buying - having driven the e208, going back to the diesel is like going back in time. Can’t see us ever getting another ICE car.
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I have one and I've gotten used to all of it's shortcomings EXCEPT the seat does not go back far enough - another 2 inches would have saved me a cramp on a long journey 21:30
I tried the other MG's but they were even smaller - maybe it's just me or if I was racist I'd say they were built for short chinese people...
Another Odd thing that most have missed is that the middle light button on the roof has to be depressed in order for the lights to come on when a door is opened - it's counter intuitive.
Edit: I've removed the left foot rest and now at least it feels less constrictive.
It looks leagues better than the original both inside and out
The MG5 is certainly a good looking car, but I wonder if one could put a bed in the back and use it as a camper!! It doesn’t look tall enough!!
Do you think it would make a good taxi in your opinion?
Yes, I do. I think it would make a great taxi. Roomy, efficient, nice to drive and a good warranty.
Hi what is the taxi warranty?@AutoEV
What if any is the road tax?
Even the latest Renault Zoe has good switchgear as well as the screen in front of the driver!! One can also control the temperature of the car you get into from your armchair using an app!!
As usual a well balanced in-depth review from Auto EV I’m at an impasse I’m a Taxi Driver and I would greatly value your advice on whether the MG 5 refresh long range or the MG ZS refresh long range be more suitable I would be very great full for any advice you would be able to give again may I say congratulations on a very skilful in-depth review
First of all, thank you for watching and taking the time to send us such a charming comment. Glad you enjoy the reviews.
Both cars are very good indeed, and both will probably suit your requirements well. There’s a part of me that would be tempted to suggest the MG5 might be a more suitable car for the job. You will have a car that is just as practical, but potentially easier for some elderly or less able bodied passengers to get in and out of it. It is s decent steer, and I’d say the quality is slightly (and I mean SLIGHTLY) better than the ZS, and you still get the warranty, efficiency and great value for money in a well equipped package.
Hope that helps, but by all means, please let me know if you need any more thoughts on this.
Quality review
Someone I met when I was charging my Renault Zoe was a nurse who found her car very unreliable because she had a bad battery problem.
By the sound of it, it’s a car with problems that could be solved by a decent tech software!! I would suggest changing the provider of the software so that you can have the software to YOUR specifications rather than the software manufacturer’s.
Good review but lacking of batter info as many others also annual service cost will be nice.
About the frozen screen If you don't remove the protection film from the car screen, this can cause freezing.
Was interested now no longer it’s no good that all in one screen failing so much
I have looked at the MG5 before - the main draw was the price so that is now less of a differentiator to offset the uncertainty that comes from a relatively new to the UK manufacturer - SAIC. I was not impressed that you only managed a single full size case in the boot and the opening looks small. Overall I can't see any advantage over a saloon whereas the more common ICE estates seem to do a much better job of delivering capacity which is why people buy them.
I wouldn’t worry about the heating controls - just put it onto auto and leave it. No need to keep going into the controls.
On the MG4 you just touch the top of the screen for all the hvac controls to appear; is this not the same?
Basically heating display is not working because you don't know what you are doing.
I have the first generation MG5 and mines has all the assis that the new one has so mistake there????
so it looks like a possible work vehicle but it isn't iv'e got astra estate diesel but i don't think it will compare. Pity but great review
Great video 👍🏻. I’m trying to choose between new MG5 and a used KIA E NIRO which are a similar price, any help out there
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. OK, a tricky decision you do face! I'm assuming you mean the older Kia E-Niro, and not he newest one? Well, look, in my honest opinion, the Niro takes a lot of beating, even the last generation car. Its a bit more efficient than the MG and I'd say, as practical as the MG5 is, I think the Niro just tops it. Both cars come with a 7 year warranty from new, so you will still have some of that left on the Kia. If you are looking at a trim level 3 or 4+ with the larger battery option, I'd be tempted to say go for the Niro. Its also a bit quicker, and a bit better to drive. That would be my choice I think. Hope that helps. If you are interested, we have featured the Niro twice before on the channel, once in a full road test review and another as a used car against the MG ZS. Take a look there.
@@AutoEV yes it’s a used Niro . That is a very helpful reply, thank you 🙂
In belgium you get a discount on a 10000 km one , - 11000 euro . On a luxury
If im honest with you, frunks are a horrific invention that you end up avoiding using. Road grime from the bonnet, plus you look like you just broke down and the shape is often useless. 😂
I guessed right then🤗
No flies on you Colin! Thanks for watching as always!
I met u the other day with my big brother down at a loch in lochmaben
You did indeed. BMW review will be next.
Lose the touch screen stuff , I like big knobs .
More info need..about heetpomp..dosent have..which battery nfc..or..
I think it's needs to be regulated that demist should be 1 press or people are going to start driving into things
One way around heater to to leave heater on and just toggle between eco and normal 😞
This is 2022 and I find that there are a lot of new cars that are not very good, and you have highlighted some problems with this car. Let’s be honest we are all having to pay a lot of money for these cars so why do we have to put up with all these shortcomings.
Great review ! proper estate cars have rear seats which fold flat, giving you a large usable space, this and the totally naff infotainment system means its a 👎 from me.
It needs front parking sensors and a heated steering wheel and more physical buttons. Good try mg ,
I believe that moving some ‘comfort features’ to be controlled by the ‘Infotainment computer’ started as part of ‘certain expensive car manufacturers’ plan to introduce ‘Features as a Subscription’, so you buy your car with various extra features, then after a period of time or a number of miles, the computer would turn those functions off unless you had agreed to pay an annual subscription fee (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were the original features intended for the subscription model). Adopting that model would enable car manufacturers to keep making money from cars they had previously sold. If there were physical buttons it might be possible to ‘hard-wire’ around the computer, but as you say, removing buttons also saves money.
Just imagine that you had paid top price for a new car with all the extras, but when you came to sell it, it had suddenly become the base model… Oops.
Am I crazy or??? The front looks quite Fiat tipoesque?
New Tipo, not the one from the late ‘80s? You have a point. It does a little.
I'm sure you can programme steering wheel buttons for air con.
Pity boot still too small for me as a taxi driver.doing airport runs....
Luggage for airport runs is an issue; would 75kg in a roofbox work? 🤔
can you get a set of golf clubs in the boot with the seats in yuse ?
I'm not a golfer, and I suppose it depends on the size of what you play with, but I would be shocked if you couldn't. Its a decent loadpsace.
Good.but also +punt big baggag
Not that much space in the trunk as I had hoped for. Also, did you actually have to close the trunk manually on a car made in 2023? I thought that was outdated even on my 2012 Peugeot..
No ta .skoda enyaq for me..
Thanx for your review, like them! After watching some of your videos when you say the following words in one sentence “I it’s OK, it’s good, it’s fine, it’s not bad, not any problem, it’s alright, honestly, in my opinion” about one single detail of a car I finally get what you want to say: either you like to have it differently and hesitate to say straight forward “it is cr*p”; or it is really, really good and you hesitate to enthusiastically say “it is good”. No offence but putting repeatedly details into perspective meandering through many similar words is a bit tiresome. I prefer a tight and clear statement. 😉
Awful looking front to this car. Why do they have to look like something weird