NEW MG5 review – best electric car ever? | What Car?

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In this new MG5 review we look at whether one of the best-value electric cars just got even better. It has a fresh look inside and out, loads of new tech and some extra safety equipment, so is this now the best electric car you can buy? Watch to find out.




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Video chapters:
0:28 New changes outside
1.21 Most important update??
2:07 New interior
3:12 New tech
4:03 Practicality
5:06 Driving
5:38 Charging
6:11 Performance
7:30 Pricing

[whatcar]

What's the best-looking cheap electric car?? 🤔

[kash]

This so looks so much better inside and out, a fantastic update, I'd consider one of these now.

[hunterfunter]

Great video. Clear information covering exactly what you need to know. No daft drag races or speed tests.

[Musketeer]

Better looking than the old one and the cockpit looks cleaner.

[markmozza]

I have the pre-facelift, amazing car. My first EV, didnt know what to expect but i would never look back now!

[larrythomas]

When are the manufacturers going to realize that we need physical buttons? If for no other reason, for safety. Having to navigate a touch screen while driving is ludicrous! People are going to get hurt or even die!

[cuteandfunnyearthlings]

Buttons on touch screen hard to hit it? you can also control climate controls using the buttons on the steering wheel if its the same as MG4.

[itiswilliam]

Looks much better than the prev generation, they'll sell every unit they ship over.

[davidcolin]

I started out looking at Hyundai/KIA models, but I simply don't see any way that I can justify those prices, especially when MG offer the 4 and 5 at these prices.
I'd already dismissed the VW iD3 not only because of the continuing problems with the electronics, but because an iD3 specced at a similar level to these alternatives (both Hyundai/KIA and MG) comes out at 48K Euros!
So MG4 or 5? I'm still not sure; 1 offers lower price/smaller size, the other larger, higher price. I suspect that the ultra long range 4 that is due out next year will probably be the one. But in both cases, it is the addition of towing capacity that is the clincher for me.

[philipc]

Nice! Love the facelift making it so much more attractive and now even got V2L 👍👍😀❤

[wongcna]

The price gone higher mainly because of the GBP rate down almost 20% against USD for the last 13 months. Otherwise this car should the same price as previous version. I am tempting to get this MG5 or the upcoming BYD atto3 for family car

[jonathantaylor]

It just does the job at a sensible price - what's not to like... 😎

[zitronenfalte]

In germany the old version never was available, i got mine "that" version car 4 weeks ago and am really happy with it. There is a smaller battery available in germany that is LFP technology that i got because i preferred that over the nmh one for several reasons and it's a shame you don't have it in Brittain! Anyway, there are a couple of things in the interior of the old version i think are better by a lot. Climacontrol and compartments in the drivers reach are missing and not for the better.

[williamarmstrong]

My std range MG5 is 22 months old. 80, 600+ miles of fault free driving. What is not to like? It cost me £24, 400 ( with gov grant)

[tobyroberts]

Yes, it is nicer. However, the price increase is significant... I bought my mg5 exclusive for £26k, the trophy is £7.5k more now. Although I'd like v2l and towing capability, and yes, it looks better, given the choice I'd still pay £7.5k less and take my one.

[adrianbyron-parker]

Hi Doug. that was a much better and balanced review, until you were spinning the wheels. Why oh Why would an MG5 owner turn off the traction control???

[avidviewer]

Great review. Thanks. BTW my base model Excite Long Range has automatic emergency braking.

[andycrawford]

And the Trophy is currently available for £21, 450! What a deal - that’s a truly bonkers price!!

[SirGregory]

"NEW MG5 review – best electric car ever?"
Betteridge's law of headlines is an adage that states: "Any headline [or YouTube title] that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no."

[jeffjefferson]

No government plug-in grant any more? Thanks Rishi. Glad you've got your priorities straight.