MG RX5 2016–2021 car dimensions: 4545 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1719 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,501 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 595 litres.
The cabin feels roomy with soft-touch surfaces and real stitching on the dash and doors. Higher trims get an 8-inch colour touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and USB. Climate control is automatic on most grades with rear vents available. Cruise control is standard. A reversing camera and rear parking sensors appear on Comfort and above grades. Base models stick to a simpler mono screen and manual air conditioning. No advanced driver aids like AEB, blind-spot warning or lane keep show up in the published specs for this generation.
Boot space measures 595 litres with the rear seats up. Fold the 60/40 split seats flat and it opens to 1639 litres for larger loads.
The cabin feels spacious thanks to the long wheelbase, with strong rear leg and head room. Soft-touch surfaces cover most of the interior and include real stitching on the dash and doors. Lower grades use fabric seats with manual adjustment. higher grades add leatherette and a six-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support. Automatic climate control is standard and a large panoramic sunroof appears on top grades, flooding the cabin with light.
Petrol turbo engines of 1.5 or 2.0 litres
55-litre fuel tank
C-NCAP five-star rating with 56.2 points
Standard ABS, EBD, ESP and dual front airbags
ISOFIX child-seat anchors and electronic parking brake on most grades
Additional side and curtain airbags on higher grades
The RX5 runs on petrol only. Buyers choose between a 1.5-litre turbo and a stronger 2.0-litre turbo, both paired with dual-clutch automatics. A 55-litre tank is fitted across the range.
Servicing follows the manufacturer schedule. Routine items such as oil, filters and brake fluid are straightforward. authorised workshops stock the common parts.
Crash protection earned a full five stars in C-NCAP testing. The body uses a high proportion of high-strength steel. Dual front airbags, ABS, EBD and ESP come as standard. higher grades add side and curtain airbags plus tyre-pressure monitoring.
Day-to-day ownership is simple. The cabin is practical with 60/40 split rear seats that fold flat, a useful boot and rear air vents. Electronic aids such as hill-hold and rear parking sensors reduce stress in normal use.
Length 4545 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1719 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (RX5 2016–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG RX5 brochure, L/W/H/WB/weights/engines/power/torque/trans/top speeds/tyres/suspension/brakes/cargo 595-1639/fuel tank/airbags).