MG MG5 2017–2021 car dimensions: 4601 mm long, 1818 mm wide and 1489 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,230 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 512 litres.
Higher trims get a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus automatic climate control. Cruise control, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are on mid and top grades, with 360-degree camera and dual-zone climate on the flagship. Base models stick to a simpler head unit and manual air conditioning. No blind-spot or lane-keep systems appear in the published lists for this generation.
The boot holds 512 litres with the seats up, enough for several large suitcases on a family trip.
The cabin feels roomy for a compact sedan with good front and rear space plus a large boot. Soft-touch materials and carefully designed seats give a premium feel on higher grades. Driver gets six-way power adjustment with lumbar support and passenger four-way power on top trims. heated front seats appear on luxury versions. Dual-zone climate control is available higher up. A panoramic sunroof opens the space on select grades.
1.5-litre petrol engine with combined fuel use of 5.5-5.7 L/100 km
Standard ESP, ABS+EBD and hill-start assist
Two airbags base, side and curtain airbags on higher grades
ISOFIX child seat anchors standard
High-strength steel body at 65 percent with cage structure
The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine pairs with manual or CVT and delivers claimed combined fuel use of 5.5 to 5.7 litres per 100 km. A turbo 1.5-litre option with dual-clutch gearbox is available for stronger performance while keeping similar efficiency figures.
Safety kit starts with dual front airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD and hill assist. Higher grades add side airbags, curtain airbags, automatic emergency braking and other aids. The body uses a high proportion of high-strength steel and a cage design aimed at strong crash protection under 2018 C-NCAP rules.
Keeping the car is straightforward with a practical 512-litre boot and fold-flat rear seats. Electronic parking brake with auto-hold and tyre-pressure monitoring appear on better-equipped versions. Routine checks focus on the simple petrol powertrain and electronics common to the range.
Length 4601 mm, Width 1818 mm, Height 1489 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (MG5 2017–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG brochures/press kits e.g, Middle East 2019 launch, Egypt/Chile/Mexico/Russia specs.