Cheap Chinese Electric Car - 2022 MG5

We have two MG5's, but the older pre-facelift models. They've been ace, saved us money on tyres, maintenance and are 1/4 of the price of an equivalent fossil fuel car to run. So we've bought another, but the facelift model, and we're hoping it's as good as the others.

[@chrisw443]

Id kill for a station wagon EV here in the US but we only get damn SUV's

[@Richardincancale]

I’ve had a updated MG5 LR luxury in France since September - it was James’s reviews and work videos that gave me the confidence to get it! It’s doing great - very practical for visits to DIY stores or IKEA. The MG forums showed me how to reduce the volume of the indicator clicks, which was my only annoyance - the dealer didn’t know how to!

[@Jamesandkate]

Great to hear and glad it helped you. Du rien 👍🏻

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Salut! I am also in France, equidistant from Poitiers and Angouleme. What was you buying experience with the concessionaire? A friend of mine who owns a 2017 Ioniq said he saw an MG dealership being built in Poitiers last year when he had his car in for service.

[@Richardincancale]

@@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 Hello! The MG concession is part of a garage group (Courtois) that also sells Peugeot and Kia in the same place. I had a good relationship with the sales person. As the car only needs an inspection every year or 24k km I haven’t needed to return yet, but as it part of a larger group I hope it will be ok…

[@MrRossi1805]

@@Jamesandkatesame on my side from Germany. I bought as well a MG5 after seeing the review of your older Model. BUT: For me, the new design of the Tachometer is really bad. The position of an arrow is easier to see out of the corner of the eye. And the app was never working for me, even the dealer was not able to activate it (coupling works, but can’t connect to the car)

[@bill_heywood]

MG have done an amazing job with this facelift. The MG5 has gone from a dull but good value EV, to a good looking modern EV

[@whitemoor66]

Always a balanced review from you guys and this seems like a worthwhile upgrade from the original but I do think that the price increase is a bit steep. Possibly done to differentiate between this and the new MG4? Looking forward to seeing how this compares to your previous model.

[@mikebreen2890]

My 53kw MG5 exclusive was £24,000 brand new, it's been all over the country with no issues. I can't possibly justify buying this.

[@stuartswanuk]

How many miles where on the clock for that price?

[@mikebreen2890]

@@stuartswanuk It was brand new, discounted as the 61kw model was coming in that same week.

[@therealjpster]

We paid £20k for ours, on the public sector worker discount. Zero miles, 70 plate, Exclusive.

[@thejonesscuriosity1881]

James & Kate thinking of buying the new face lift MG5 did you change the wheel size for added economy? If so what size? And difference in economy

[@thejonesscuriosity1881]

James & kate Hows the new mg5 trophy performing against the old mg5 model in range and comfort?

[@Porkonfork]

Great content (as always), we (Aus) didn't get a chance to see the MG5 model on our roads, only the MGZSEV Standard Range. MG have confirmed the MG5 Sedan will arrive mid this year (2023) but honestly, who doesn't like the look of a Station Wagon / Saloon.

[@Jamesandkate]

I think it’ll clean up in Oz. It’s a proper good bit of kit 👌🏻

[@rikm12]

I have had mine since the beginning of December. Upgraded from an SR exclusive. You forget the government grant made the original models cheaper. So not such a mark up for what you get. Also the cost of running app and background cloud services comes into it. I also agree about the tyres and efficacy so will look forward to any tests you carry out. Also I would be interested in any SE owners efficiency results. Thanks again for the content.

[@scottfergusson9265]

Great review. Will there be another video of James travelling up and down the country fixing and servicing evs ?

[@Jamesandkate]

He’s making one at the moment in the older MG, but subsequent vids will be in this car as soon as it’s ready.

[@GrrMeister]

9:00 *All car prices have rocketed, even 2nd Hand Market Crazy !*

[@sailingoctopus1]

Doesn't the seven grand price increase since you bought your MG5 simply reflect the removal of the government grant and price inflation affecting all cars?

[@Jamesandkate]

In part yes, I completely forgot about this 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@eamonstack4139]

MG is the front line of the Chinese EV invasion. Great review of great car. The transition to sustainable transport is about to accelerate with MG5 mk2. Thanks guys.

[@patsy1000]

Great review, I really like what they have done to upgrade the car it has a more modern look especially on the inside. I reckon I'll stick with my MG5 lg from last year for now just yet, I still really like it.🙂

[@petersebborn306]

I would love to have a MG5 EV estate but I live in New Zealand they will not be on sale here as it's all about SUVs ☹️

[@FancyaBevMate]

James if you ever bump into me on the road I’d love you to drive my Niro with the tyres I fitted to my leaf 215/50 17s XL winter variants rather than the 215/55 17s that should be fitted as standard on the niro as the transformation is a revelation yes there’s a bit more road noise but the steering “weight” and cohesion is brilliant mate I’m going to use XLs on the front when I transfer back to my primacy summer tyres in the spring to see if those extra load tyres make a difference. Straight line vagueness on motorways is gone replaced by pin sharp weight you won’t believe the transformation it’s that good. Cheers

[@enyaq_gorm]

Actually Škoda class the enyaq as an SUV but I disagree and think it's more like an octavia estate that's taller due to the batteries under the floor.

[@MrCBiologyIreland]

Ordered my Enyaq IV 60 👍

[@phaedradg]

In most European countries you get fined whenever you are operating, or even just holding a mobile device while driving. Now we have a whole new generation of cars that force you to use a touchscreen even for essential functions like ventilation and airco. The safety aspect of being forced to use a touchscreen for everything is not to be underestimated. I really hope that the manufacturers come to their senses about this.

[@JonathanPorterfield]

The team are back 🙌 great first impressions both 👏 see soon , jp 😀

[@Jamesandkate]

Cheers boss ❤️

[@keithwilson1554]

I'm Glad you said Cheapish. They could be much cheaper but it's the Old Whatever the market can bear or is use to. An older Example Dyson Vacs went to China and not one cent was dropped off their price. A more recent Car example in Australia was the BYD Atto 3. I've imported Cars from Japan so well aware of Taxes, Exchange Rates and Regulation Compliance. Currently it's around $10,000 AUD to import/ship/and a Profit for Services. You could buy an Atto 3 in China for $28,000 AUD so a $38,000 Car less if you importing in Bulk so could be a $40,000 Car. But what we got was a $44,000 starting price to match the market gouging..sorry pricing by the MG ZS EV. And then Miraculously it has gone up again by $3,000 coincidentally NSW (our Largest Population State) offered a $3,000 rebate for all new EV's under a price I think was $60,000.

[@DP-pn2hp]

Charging LiFeP04. I cant get a straight answer to this and I value your experience. I have a BYD Att03 with a LiFePo4 battery, should I charge to 100%, consistently or occasionally to ensure the battery is fully utilised

[@Jamesandkate]

Make every 3rd charge a 100% minimum. LiPo needs to see 100% on a regular basis.

[@thathairyguy]

Hi James, the north remembers. Great video guys, I will likely be getting an MG when the Leaf goes back so this is a great insight and a possible contender... The elephant in the room though that may get all of my peanuts lives in the same family...

[@stuartswanuk]

I’m a fan of pre face lift even though it looks dated I like the stealth look that just blends in and is unrememberable only thing I’d like is the LED lights and wheels but in 16” maybe

[@bertie6358]

Have got the 5 Trophy in Hampstead Grey ( moving from Ioniq Hybrid) absolutely love it,looks premium and perhaps one other thing to mention it sits high on its wheels which enhances its presence. Agree about range issue, had to do a 90 mile airport pick up and thought on a cold December day 170 mile available would do the first half easily. Had to stop at services 2/3 way there. First charge points occupied and round the way at BP garage the others were being upgraded so torn out. Then hunted around Manchester airport perimeter for available chargers, leaving my family waiting for an hour an a half at the airport. A bit of a mare to say the least. However return journey much better. Getting used to charge drop and managing/ planning a journey. Back in love with the car.

[@watcher24601]

I thought the £7k increase was to bring it back in line with everything else. When the previous model was released everyone said it was very cheap so there had to be a catch, or wasn't bad despite its bargain basement looks and price.

[@jsouto77]

It looks great and ive personally recommended these on the back of your reviews. Personally, Im still not impressed with the charge port being where it is. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikegriffith4435]

With such a long guarrantee is there any real benefit to buying new? Second prices after 2 years save £10k plus. Thanks

[@Jamesandkate]

We now buy second hand because the prices are so good. I'd look at second hand, low mileage first 👍🏼

[@mikegriffith4435]

Thanks. Great advice.

[@TroggyPB]

Great early review of practical experiences with previous model. Chuckled with Kate’s ICE pun @12.55 “I think we’ve exhausted it really.”

[@GrrMeister]

12:55 *_You need to refer to time as before comment - just a tip !_*

[@thelaserhive3368]

Love the review style - - not preachy or punchy, or trying to be cool, just a great relaxed informative watch. Having now sat in the new 4, facelift 5 and facelift ZS ( trying to see which car I will buy or lease when my current motability lease runs out) the big concern for me is definitely that console. I actually find that although the 5 should be better than the 4 from a wheelchair user point of view the console issue is potentially the decider as there is such a big danger of me trashing it when passing the folded chair across my lap and stowing it on the front passenger seat.

[@Jamesandkate]

Ah man, I see the issue. Is there something you could use to protect it just in case that happens? Maybe some kind of hard plastic container that in the event of contact, it will take the flack, not the screen???

[@thelaserhive3368]

@@Jamesandkate Possibly, but such a pain to have to temporarily protect stuff every single time that I get in and out of the car. Imagine doing this in the pouring Yorkshire rain while an impatient dog is barking at you from the rear…..the incorporation of ever bigger more prominent screens and huge centre consoles is in danger of becoming a very big issue for independent wheelchair users.

[@ohyesitsme]

There are a few more estates in the pipeline from Peugeot and Vauxhall so it will be interesting to see how it stacks up against them.

[@iantrott9152]

Thanks for yet another great video from you both. I’ve spent the last five weeks using a new pre-facelift base model MG5 (covering over 1,300 miles) as I was doing some research for Motability on the accessibility of the public infrastructure. Overall I was very impressed with the pre-facelift MG5 although the boot was too small to fit my wheelchair and a pushchair in easily. Charging at the front was a big bonus for me access wise. The newer facelift model looks like a good improvement but I’m also not keen on the bigger centre consul and moving the climate control into the screen; I prefer physical controls so you don’t have to take your eyes off of the road. Thanks, Ian :)

[@RWBHere]

Good to hear that Motability are showing serious interest in EV's. That will be a real plus for users with limited mobility, which will save them money whilst reducing the negative effects of exhaust fumes on health. I don't qualify for the scheme, but do have a good friend who depends upon Motability, and who really dislikes having to travel in the back of a Diesel-powered van which will take her wheelchair and ramp.

[@charlesholder8009]

I love your videos. I have no intention of buying an EV but you're always a pleasure to watch. Balanced opinions are valued. (I/we went to buy an MG EV as a second car a year ago, but the dealer was so disinterested we replaced our Suzuki S-Cross ICE with another one and don't regret it).

[@Jamesandkate]

That’s so frustrating to hear, but expected. Dealers have historically been poor. Thanks for your nice comments 🙏🏻

[@chrishaynes8334]

Excellent review. At the end you promised progress updates. Do you plan an update in the near future? I am trying to decide between an ex-demo MG5 or new shape Kona Electric for my next EV. Chalk and cheese really but a significant price differential in favour of the MG.

[@therealjpster]

Is the old one getting its seats back and heading for retirement as weekly transport for an old couple who just want to nip to the shop on a Sunday? Kinda feel it deserves it. Also, what do you do with the rear bench? Give it legs and stick it in the living room, Top Gear style?

[@Jamesandkate]

Nope, it’s still grafting hard and will continue to. We keep them in storage for when we sell them.

[@stevezodiac491]

Electric vehicle charge point target is ‘20 years behind schedule’ There is now one for every 30 EVs compared with 16 at the start of 2020 Fewer than 9,000 public electric vehicle charging devices were installed in the UK last year. Ben Clatworthy , Transport Correspondent Wednesday January 25 2023, 7.45pm, The Times Ministers are set to miss their target of installing 300,000 new electric car chargers by 2030 by 20 years, opposition leaders have claimed. Labour accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” after it was revealed that fewer than 9,000 public electric vehicle charging devices were installed in the UK last year. There are now 30 electric vehicles for every charge point, compared with 16 at the start of 2020, according to Times analysis, fuelling fears that infrastructure is failing to keep up with demand.

[@dougscott3089]

My MG5 Exclusive is now two years old & just over 12k on the clock, MG Inverness loaned me the latest MG5, the efficiency is appalling, with my car @ 100% charge depending on the time of year I can obtain between 185 - 225 miles range & 3 - 4.2 Mpkh. Get rid of those 17 inch tyres & go back to 16s. As for the looks of the car, my goto garage thought it was a VW passat, I wouldn't change it for a newer model, mine is comfy, roomy & just eats up the miles on any long journey.

[@simonyapp]

fab review, check the address shown on the app, I presume that's okay for you to display it? I have the outgoing MG5 at the mow on loan and it's great! Take care, HNY

[@harley883ap]

i have a MG5 with Elmo subscription under battery heater setting when i put battery heater on it goes straight off do you know if this is most likely as its not available on my car or more likely a fault model is 2022 MG MG5 EV Exclusive Long Range 61kWh

[@FancyaBevMate]

Hi guys hope you had a lovely Christmas. If James was wondering why a dark,blue kia was flashing him heading towards earl shilton this week around midday it was me (if he was in his MG works van). Cheers

[@robwoodphotos]

Love your videos and always look forward to the next one. I’ve been renting the old version of the MG5 Exclusive LR and love it. Thinking of buying one but, as the engineering is no different on the updated version, do you think it’s worth an extra £5k, which is the difference that I’d pay for the newer over the older. We are a retired couple that travel and like the estate for carrying bikes and sometimes other family members.

[@kierankavanagh1624]

Hey James and Kate, love the videos. I have picked up my MG5 today, we already have the MG4 in the household. Quick question which you may or may not know. How do you see what Kers has generated on a long drive?

[@RB-lt8kt]

The app looks a lot better than the CUPRA ONE. Pity the centre console doesn't un clip. Is rear leg room good enough for 6ft driver and 6ft rear passenger ?

[@RB-lt8kt]

@@paul._david Like how many people can you get in a mini ? I just found the Born rear seats where a bit wider had more room. MG4 price is rising like all EV and ICE cars.

[@timmurphy5541]

My whole car cost me 7 grand about 5 years ago. Obviously 2nd hand and old but it's very good. This is the problem at the current moment with the EV world.

[@Jamesandkate]

I agree, they’re expensive, but it’s worth remembering the ascertain reprice of a new car in the UK is 29k.

[@ianhamilton3113]

Charging at home, I save about 15p per mile with my used EV which adds up to over £2000 per year. Add on to that the repair costs I don't have.

[@timmurphy5541]

@@ianhamilton3113 is that about 13333 miles? I can see how that would add up. I guess that I don't do more than 1/2 that which is still good. I would have to spend 5-7k to build a driveway though (in my area it's 2k just for the council kerb change).

[@alexdalgleish1061]

If isn't as efficient as previous one it'll drive you mad.

[@Jamesandkate]

I know 🤔

[@johnlaws3904]

LED Headlights great but the new front end I don't like much prefer the original, would be good if they produced a van

[@timskeltonuk]

Seems like a great car and a great review as always. On an aside, do you still do servicing on people's drives?

[@Jamesandkate]

We certainly do. [e-mail] for enquiries. Thanks and thanks

[@tommytinkler1708]

Its very cheap looking interior compared to a 20 year old car I own. Sounds very quiet and smooth which I really like just a bit small interior and does not look great for tall people. Just think these electric cars are very cheap looking at the moment for the price and the hassle of charging them puts me off them for now.

[@Joe-ud2hb]

Great video as usual, it seems to be a quiet car inside even though you weren't doing motorway speeds & does it have memory function for the driver's seat?

[@Jamesandkate]

Unfortunately not. You have to swap it for each driver. For us, no issue, it’s really only me 😂

[@chrishyde1216]

We drove a new MG5 just like that a few weeks ago. I was impressed and thought the interior was a nice place to be. The ride was very refined and comfortable. We really need a towing capacity of at least 750 kg so it falls a bit short at 500 kg if we keep towing. Currently tempted by a Model 3. I've not driven the previous MG5 and had the same question about value.

[@ianwallis7703]

That's a shame. I thought the MG5 had a 750Kg capacity for towing.

[@chrishyde1216]

@@ianwallis7703 It is. I don't understand why MG set the limit so low, as it has the torque and practicality for towing and camping. So we have to go for bigger or more expensive EVs. However the extra range and supercharger network make the Model 3 a better option in other ways. For now; Tesla plan to further open up their superchargers.

[@jeffcartwright7270]

Hi J&K - Great video as is the norm !. I have only one complaint both, where is the main young lady guest presenter ( Florence ) in this latest feature. She reminds me SO much of my grand children, always comes out with something funny to say, when you least expect it 🤣!. The first MG5 you bought, has to be one of the best V.F.M. purchases you have ever made and a really good testament in owning a EV that has to cover SERIOUS miles on a daily basis. Not to mention all of that extra gear it is pulling as your mobile EV workshop. The early savings gained on the first MG5 over using a ICE to do your job, must have gone a LONG way in funding the new MG5. Looking forward to seeing some more "On The Road" EV repair video's when the weather improves James !. There must be a pretty long list of brakes services building up at least by now, due to the bad weather. Take good care.

[@Jamesandkate]

She’ll be back in another video soon and the new Mg will be in featuring too 👍🏻

[@brianiswrong]

Assuming the charger cable/s would fit in the space a frunk would allow,it seems strange for MG not to design a simple peice of plastic with a lid to take advantage of the room.

[@keithware5314]

Thanks for another great video. I was intent on upgrading my 2021 MG5 LR but after a test drive I decided not too because I found the ride firmer and still annoyingly when on a motorway the national speed limit on the dash keeps flashing over 60mph. Also the trophy would have cost me another 9 grand. So although it's a great looking car and all the upgrades are good I still felt that I was buying the same car and I'm so pleased with my one.

[@Jamesandkate]

Good choice! You have to do what makes you happy 👍🏻

[@TheMisterB2u]

Chromed plastic handles on doors feel very lightweight.Wondering if they will hold up in the long term?

[@robertmackenzie5850]

Wow 7k more than the previous model That’s a massive increase , I know they have made improvements. I wonder if the import costs have risen a lot to have this large increase

[@richardthegreat]

Does it remember settings when you turn it off now? When I test drove an MG5 a year ago I got a nasty fright when I turned on the car and drove to a junction and applied the brake, when I lifted off the pedal it started rolling and I had to turn on auto hold again. Pretty sure it lost my KERs setting too!

[@Jamesandkate]

It does remember the auto hold, but regen and drive mode are reset each time 🙄

[@ivanhartley4378]

also tyres can have a massive impact on efficency, when i changed my leafs to pirelli cintrino p7, i gained 1mpkwh (i dont recall the tyres but they wasnt the OEM ones)

[@marvinsamuels1237]

Another balanced, detailed and very useful video. Thank you both.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The only reason I’m not getting one is that I live my time away and a camper would give me longer holidays away!!

[@bdeithrick]

Great video. I was going to say ye left your address in the app but it’s only án industrial estate. lol 😂. MG5 still to low in roof line for me and narrow cockpit.

[@Jamesandkate]

Yeah, made that mistake before 😉

[@zitronenfalte]

0:46 it's not showing you that the heating is on, turning on the lights is supposed to defrost them. And it somewhat does that. But i find it quite annoying and pointless, not to mention it can't be turned off...

[@neilhaslam4068]

I was a fan of the previous MG5 as unpretentious transport and a value for money offering. To me, the changes do not warrant the additional cost (though the previous Gen car had it’s pricing set at a time where all cars were lower cost), especially given the apparent drop in efficiency. It’s still a great offering, but it feels like that money has been spent trying to lift the car into a segment where it’s competition is much more polished. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@landyjokey]

James do you still have the other mg5 you had before?Will we still be getting an update about that car and it's higher mileage status as I have the same older style long range model. Thanks John Lorimer Ayrshire Scotland

[@Jamesandkate]

Hi John. Yes we do. This is our third MG. All the updates will keep coming 😂

[@CreRay]

Excellent review from 2 experienced MG 5 owners, I really think it is so valuable how your 2 views complement each other! It will be interesting to see how the MG 5 is performing as a van in the future, please compare it also with the e-EV200, it will be nice to get some idea about the difference in consumption. And I'd be even more grateful if you could do a review on the new MG 4, a car I am seriously considering myself:) I could be wrong but I think it will be the breakthrough car for MG and will be selling in very large numbers in 2023.

[@michaelgoode9555]

Interesting stuff. Thanks. I am surprised that they haven't looked at a bigger battery option (or at least I haven't seen anything about this) but other than that centre console the only thing I would change is the price. Just too much in my opinion. Seven grand equates to over 30% increase if my mental maths is correct which even in the current climate is a bit excessive. Whatever happened to manufacturers managing to freeze or even reduce the price on a revision model of a car?

[@Jamesandkate]

There is a bigger pack planned

[@brianiswrong]

Did the £7k Kate mentioned ,take into account of any government ev grant which is now no longer available?

[@caleymay1605]

@@Jamesandkate any idea when this might be coming?

[@Jamesandkate]

@@caleymay1605 q1 2024

[@Jamesandkate]

@@brianiswrong completely forgot 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@danuk2005]

Is the efficiency issue down to the intelligent battery heater being turned on as it has been on the mg4s from the factory causing low efficiency until turned off

[@Jamesandkate]

It’s not, I’ve checked this. I think it’s the wheel and tyre combination

[@stoner27th]

I wish they make a 6/7 seater/3rd row seats, for this.

[@MrTvTim]

Would be very interested to know the efficiency you get from this on longer journeys and how that compared to the previous mg5. Look forward to more updates

[@HH79]

I loved to see both in the same vid it was some time ago. I have ordered my new mg zs and will most likely get it in a week or two. In the meanwhile I have the new mg 5 and I agree it is not as efficient I am driving it with the 16” stud tires as I live in Sweden with snow and ice. The range is at least here greatly reduced when comparing with previous model.

[@nitelite78]

12:06 Is the max charging speed the same on the new and old model? What did you mean the charging speed has been reduced? Compared with the old MG5? Or they've downgraded the new MG5 because of some charging issues? Or something else?

[@Jamesandkate]

Hi. They’ve reduced the charge speed from 100kWs to 80kWs but it will charge at 80 for longer. They’ve basically worked out that at a slightly slower speed it charges quicker and is better for the battery 👍🏻

[@Madonsteamrailways]

I like this car!! It’s an old fashioned estate car rather than an SUV!!

[@wobby1516]

Enjoyed the Vlog, thanks for a brilliant service on my Niro EV a truly first class service. Hailsham 👍

[@Jamesandkate]

Thank you and we’re chuffed that you’re chuffed with our service ❤️

[@kjh789az]

Thanks for your pacey review. I' m driving the new Trophy and am loving most of it. Could be betters - heated steering wheel; app needs persistence despite 2 x Dec upgrades; lots of driver assist features, but lacks the blind spot alert when reversing out of your suoermarket parking slot; defaults to Comfort mode and I want Eco most of the time; rear view camera is mounted on a stalk and catches the dirt; driver's electic seat needs a memory as kike you guys my wife and I need different settings; floating console helps me lose stuff. Upgrade is sharp, but £7k more is pushing it. Thanks!

[@Jamesandkate]

All fair points 👍🏻

[@bmwe39m5]

Is the Apple Carplay / Android Auto wireless?

[@MrTree421]

"...And the reduced 80kw charge speed should allow for quicker overall charging" What?

[@Jamesandkate]

It’s alters the charge curve. It now charges at 80kWs for longer.

[@MrTree421]

Ok but I looked it up the new version should be able to charge at 87 while the pre facelift one was supposed to be only able to do 80.

[@markspiers4992]

Thank you for this review. Looks like a good value estate car. Only thing that puts me off is the lack of a heated steering wheel. I have checked the specs again, as i thought the updated version would include it, like the MG4 does. Can you confirm if it does not have this still? I know you can wear gloves, but if you have poor circulation you really need a heated steering wheel, it is essential really. Which is a shame as the bigger space of MG5 would be better than me. But if no heated steering wheel id have to go for the MG4. Thank you.

[@Jamesandkate]

Sadly there’s no heated steering wheel ☹️

[@steveedwards5280]

Hope there will be a detailed video on turning this into a van. My company MG5 arrives at the end of the month.

[@Jamesandkate]

I’ll put something together 👍🏻

[@bdeithrick]

Put a set of 16” VW steels on it . If they are 17s on. Use a tyre calculator to get ratio to 1% tolerance 😊

[@SloaneEsq]

You mention efficiency: what are you seeing so far? I'm looking for something to replace my Ioniq EV, which is still giving 4.1 in winter.

[@Jamesandkate]

3.7-3.8, but I’ve not had time to test it properly for work as it’s still being converted. Future travels will reveal its capabilities.

[@andrewdyson4255]

I’ve had the original MG5 for 2 years and love it. Would I buy the new updated model ? Yes but I couldn’t justify the big price increase. Yes the new model certainly has some nice little improvements but not at that price. Although it’s probably worth it just for improved LED lights

[@Jamesandkate]

The headlights are terrible. How did they allow that 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@XTR985]

Picked my MG5 Trophy up yesterday, virtually off the back of your reviews, also did the front container storage mod this morning, we also have a Kona EV 64kwh thats mega efficient easy 5 mile / kw, wheel and tyre size is the same on both cars, however the Kona has a higher pressure, so I’ve added a few PSi to the MG to see if it adds efficiency and effects ride / handling Keep up the good work 👍

[@cawfeedawg]

Insightful, concise and relevent. Thanks for all you two do. 👌

[@MyApole]

Hi, great video, thanks for taking the time to put it together. Regarding the ability to set an 80% charge limit for battery health, I'm presuming because of the miles you cover you will not use this, especially as the 2 current mg5 you are running are doing very well with soh?

[@Jamesandkate]

True. It will go to 100% every night as the others do. In fairness, I’m they stop charging at around 5am and leave at 6 so the effect would be minimal on ours 👍🏻

[@markreed9853]

Isn't there a programable button on the steering wheel to add a most used control?

[@Jamesandkate]

@@paul._david same as that 👍🏻

[@Jamesandkate]

There is.

[@shelaghjordan9441]

Another great review. I am a new EV owner and was wondering How to book a service in the future .

[@Jamesandkate]

Pop an email to [e-mail] 👍🏻

[@leslieburrows5293]

Hi you two, my name is Les from Wigan I’m a member of the podcast crew on the MGEVs forum podcast you may have seen, and I too have come from a MG5 SR 50kw which I had for around 20 months and it was brilliant 18500 miles averaged 4.4 mpkh over that time with no problems totally great car it was. But I now have the new facelift 5 trophy model and I have to say not as happy with this as my old car the efficiency the handling and the steering is awful in comparison and only feels somewhere about right in the sport mode which I don’t use because the efficiency is not good to kick off with. My old 5 felt far more planted on the road than this new one. I have watch all your videos over the years now and always enjoy them now in this currant one James you say you may try replacing the wheels for the smaller 16 inch ones which I thing the face lifted SE comes with and of course all the older models only had 16 inch wheels fitted, so I was wondering if you did try this and what the difference was ? as I have a feeling this is why I feel the handling and steering feel so poor on this trophy model. I remember a short while ago on your first 5 at around 41000 miles you had a wheel off it and commented about the total lack of wear on the brakes even at that mileage, I bet James you won’t got that mileage on this new one because of the MG pilot systems using the brakes to slow the car drives me mad that MG Pilot not a fan at all, please give me plain simple cruise control as my old car had and let the driver control the slowing down. So as you can tell not really that impressed and feel like I have wasted a fair lump of extra money for nothing really to be honest apart from much better lights and the app Ismart great on a cold morning feel like I’ve made a big mistake. Keep up the great work and videos. Les

[@ashb8572]

Hi Les, did you not test drive the facelift ?

[@mkdavo]

We don't see you in enough reviews Kate 😞

[@campbellcopeland]

Nice review - I remember reading this new model is slightly slower in the 0-60mph as it has smoother power delivery too. Will be interesting to see how you find it compares for daily use. Out of curiosity - would those rear lights be available from an MG dealer and (other than cutting the headlining) be easy enough to fit with wires to the front light unit?

[@Jamesandkate]

I’d have to take a look but the front are a different shape to the older ones.

[@bracken752]

Just a note, several times the app shows you address. You may want to blank it out if possible.

[@bdeithrick]

Only án shopping complex

[@bracken752]

@@bdeithrick Its not, there are a few addresses that show (Same address upon review but if you look at the map the street view is on the 'main road' next the houses..one is very much a house on a normal UK street.

[@Peoplestariff]

Just put two & two together - it took a while lol

[@mancman9418]

Great review, thanks. I am looking for an electric estate car. However, the one thing that puts me off the MG5 is the high lip at the rear. It makes it difficult for my dogs to jump in. If they were to change that (and the centre console!), I would go for the MG5 in a shot. As it is, the Skoda Enyaq looks better (for the dogs) though somewhat more expensive.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Skoda Octavia estate Plug-In hybrid?

[@Jamesandkate]

I’ve seen a few pics of an MG5 on the forum. The chap has something rigged up for his elderly dog that swings out like a ramp so it can walk up. The boot floor does have two levels but I agree, there’s still a big lip at the back.

[@seedpod107]

Is the emf readings lower on the new ev cars

[@Jamesandkate]

No idea

[@David-bl1bt]

Do the electric seats have memory settings?

[@Jamesandkate]

Sadly not

[@David-bl1bt]

@James and Kate - The EV Team oh dear, I can't see the point of having them then. Not having memory settings on an electric seat is such a faff when regularly changing drivers, it easier and quicker having manual adjustment. A FAIL for MG.

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Bonne année from France and thanks for another well presented and informative review. Questions I have are around battery size, battery type (we know MG offer both LFP and NMC on the MG4) and expected range.

[@nealthomas5346]

Thanks guys, your reviews are great.

[@Jamesandkate]

Our pleasure!

[@NickVass1000]

Excellent review. Very useful

[@Jamesandkate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tonybarton3746]

Good review as always, Happy new year

[@Jamesandkate]

Happy new year!

[@st200ol]

I'd better not order another car I'm still waiting for the Ariya that I ordered in September last year, apparently I "should get it by July. :-) I do like the MG5 though but again MG told me it would be a 12 month wait.

[@seamusandpat]

32k is not a cheap car!

[@Timstravels01]

Great review as always. I think what MG are producing for that money is incredible. Hopefully we’ll get news on our ZS sometime this year. 🤣

[@jeremylister89]

Justifying £7k increase..totally disagree. Missed opportunity to sort many things out. Controls buried in screens..People always make the mistake of saying 'you get used to it'. Yes you do but it's still a driver distraction, slower and not intuitive compared to a control which 'falls to hand' without having to take your eyes off the road multiple times. The rear headrests still block the rear window. Designing the perfect car is possible, unless you un-learn what has been learnt over many decades. Cars like the MG5 should be hard to criticise, but you've proved it's easy, so people inside MG have failed. It's almost as if being trendy has priority over practicality, common sense and safety.