The MG5 is a series of

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that has been produced by

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under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same

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as the

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. In China, the first generation hatchback was sold as the MG5, while the sedan was sold as the MG GT. The first-generation MG GT was also sold as the MG 5 in several markets. The second-generation model is marketed as the MG5 in China and Thailand, and either the MG5 GT or MG GT elsewhere. For most markets outside China and Thailand, the MG5 nameplate is used for a different model, which is the export version of the

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. Its battery electric version, the Roewe Ei5 is exported to Europe as the MG5 EV. __TOC__

First generation (AP12; 2012)

The first generation MG5 debuted in

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form at the 2011

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as the MG Concept 5. Outside of China, this first generation was exported to various emerging markets such as Egypt, Chile and Algeria.

Technical details

The production MG5 is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing and . There is a choice of five speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions. A 1.5 litre turbo "Hyperboost" version was launched in November 2013, producing and mated to a six speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of . All models are equipped with 16 inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres.

Second generation (2020)

The second generation MG5 debuted in September 2020 right before the 2020

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. According to SAIC, the second generation MG5 features the third generation MG family design language, including a front fascia similar to the 2020 MG HS facelift, with engine options include a 1.5 litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine developed by SAIC, producing and a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder engine producing . The MG5 was revealed in July 2021 in Thailand, featuring the 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine.

Powertrain

MG5 Scorpio (2022)

The MG 5 received a performance variant called the MG5 Scorpio for the 2022 model year with the front fascia completely redesigned and an additional performance-inspired body kit and additional color options. The MG 5 Scorpio is powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo engine that powers the regular MG 5 but tuned up to , more than the standard model. The top speed is which is the same as the standard MG 5. Gearbox remains to be the same 7-speed DCT. File:MG 5 II Scorpio 001.jpg, MG5 Scorpio File:MG 5 II Scorpio 002.jpg, MG5 Scorpio (rear)

Other versions

Since 2019, the MG5 nameplate is also used for a rebadged Roewe i5 for markets outside China due to the absence of the Roewe brand outside China. In markets outside Europe, the MG5 nameplate is used for the petrol-powered Roewe i5 saloon, while the original MG5 is marketed as the MG GT or MG5 GT. In Europe, electric Roewe Ei5 estate was introduced in 2020 as the MG5 EV or MG5 SW EV. The MG5 EV was marketed as the first ever electric estate car in the UK market and was launched alongside the plug-in hybrid version of the HS crossover. File:MG 5 (51557316320).jpg, MG5 saloon (AP31) File:2022 MG 5 1.5 Comfort.jpg, MG5 saloon (AP31) File:2021 MG 5 SW EV Exclusive Front.jpg, MG5 SW EV (EP22, pre-facelift) File:MG 5 EV (EP22) Automesse Ludwigsburg 2022 1X7A5955.jpg, MG5 EV (EP22, facelift)

References

External links

* {{MG timeline 2000 to date 5 Cars of China 2010s cars Front-wheel-drive vehicles Hatchbacks Cars introduced in 2012 Vehicles with CVT transmission Compact cars Sedans