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The 2023 MG 5 has arrived as Australia’s most affordable sedan, priced from $24,990 drive-away.
Snapshot
- Two-model range with ultra-sharp pricing
- Cut-price Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato rival
- No local plans for electric MG 5 wagon sold in Europe
MG’s small-medium four-door will be offered in two trim levels, each with different equipment levels and drivetrains.
Straddling the small and medium-size segments at just under 4.7 metres, the MG 5 will compete directly with four-door versions of popular small cars, including the Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla, Kia Cerato and Mazda 3.
UPDATE, August 2023: This story, first published on June 16, has been updated and pulled forward to reflect additional details and local imagery released by MG Australia.
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Starting prices for those models range between $26,000 and $30,320 before on-road costs, emphasising the sharp value of the Chinese-built MG.
It even undercuts the Mazda 2 light sedan, which costs $24,410 before on-road costs, or about $28,200 drive-away in base form.
However, while those vehicles include a more comprehensive suite of active safety equipment, leading to higher prices, the MG 5 is limited to low-speed autonomous emergency braking – a requirement for all newly-introduced vehicles sold in Australia since March 1, 2023.
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MG Australia has continued to rule out the MG 5 all-electric wagon that shares the petrol sedan’s nameplate and is sold in markets including the UK.
The MG range will expand further this month with the arrival of the MG 4 electric hatchback.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 MG 5 pricing
- 2023 MG 5 features
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 MG 5 pricing
All prices are drive-away.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Vibe 1.5 | $24,990 |
| Essence 1.5T | $28,990 |
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2023 MG 5 features
Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, faux-leather seats, and a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
| 2023 MG 5 Vibe features | |
|---|---|
| 16-inch alloy wheels | Single-zone air conditioning |
| 10-inch infotainment system | Rear air vents |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Heated side mirrors |
| Four-speaker audio system | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| Semi-digital instrument cluster | Rear-view camera |
| LED headlights and daytime running lamps | Rear parking sensors |
| Leather-accented upholstery | Manual cruise control |
| Six-way manual driveru2019s seat | Front seatbelt reminder |
| Four-way manual passenger seat | Tyre pressure monitoring. |
2023 MG 5 Essence features
The Essence adds a 360-degree camera, a retractable sunroof, six rather than four speakers for the audio system, and a steering wheel wrapped in artificial leather.
| In addition to Vibe | |
|---|---|
| Turbocharged engine | Eco drive mode |
| 17-inch alloy wheels | Leather-accented steering wheel |
| Six-speaker audio system with 3D effect | Six-way power-adjustable driveru2019s seat with manual lumbar support |
| Power-folding side mirrors | u2018Sport-tunedu2019 electronic stability control |
| Glass sunroof | 360-degree camera system.u00a0 |
| Front and rear seatbelt reminders | |
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Colours
| Dover white | Royal yellow |
| Diamond red* | Misty grey* |
| Black pearl* | Brixton blue* |
| * Metallic paint, $700 |
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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
The entry-level MG 5 Vibe features a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with outputs of 84kW and 150Nm, powering the front wheels via a CVT auto.
The range-topping MG 5 Essence, priced at $28,990 drive-away, steps up performance with a turbocharged version of the 1.5L engine producing 119kW and 250Nm.
While also a front-drive model, the transmission changes to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic that characteristically provides faster gearchanges than a CVT or conventional torque converter auto.
Both variants have a torsion-beam rear suspension.
Fuel consumption is rated at 5.7 litres per 100km for the Vibe and 5.9L/100km for the Essence.
| 2023 MG 5 fuel economy | |
|---|---|
| 1.5-litre petrol | 5.7L/100km |
| 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 5.9L/100km |
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Safety
The 2023 MG 5 sedan has yet to be tested by ANCAP.
While it is equipped with low-speed autonomous emergency braking, the MG 5 lacks lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, and speed recognition or driver monitoring systems, and the entry-level Vibe is not fitted with rear seatbelt reminders.
ANCAP assesses active safety equipment in its ‘safety assist’ and ‘vulnerable road user’ categories – with minimum scores of 70 per cent required to achieve a five-star rating, or 60 per cent for a four-star rating.
It is fitted with six airbags (front, side and curtain). However, a front-centre airbag to protect the driver and front passenger from clashing heads in a side-impact collision is not fitted, which could impact its ability to score top safety marks.
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Dimensions
Measuring 4675mm long, 1842mm wide and 1480mm tall with a 2680mm wheelbase, the MG 5 is similar in size to a Toyota Corolla sedan, but with a similar width to a one-size-up Camry.
2023 MG 5 boot space
Boot space for the five-seater sedan is quoted at 401 litres.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider MG range, the MG 5 is covered by the brand’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance details for the MG 5 have yet to be confirmed, but other MG vehicles require servicing every 12 months or 10,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.
Availability
The 2023 MG 5 is now available at the brand’s showrooms across Australia.
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