MG 5

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MG 5
Production period: since 2007
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Previous model: MG ZS

The MG 5 is a compact class passenger car launched on the Chinese market in 2007. The model is produced by the automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor . The model series is considered the successor to the MG ZS .

First generation

1st generation
MG ZS180.2004.XPower Gray.jpg
Production period: 2007-2008
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Engines:
Petrol engines : 1.3–1.5 liters
Length: 4532 mm
Width: 1696 mm
Height: 1386 mm
Wheelbase : 2620 mm
Empty weight : 960-1335 kg

As MG 5, the MG ZS was revived for the Chinese market in 2007. The model was available in three equipment lines and two engines.

Second generation

2nd generation
MG 5 01 China 2012-07-15.JPG
Production period: 2012-2018
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engine :
1.5 liters (78 kW)
Length: 4363 mm
Width: 1800 mm
Height: 1492 mm
Wheelbase : 2650 mm
Empty weight : 1265-1295 kg
Stars in the C-NCAP - Crash Test (2013) 5 Stars
Rear view

The second generation of the MG went on sale in summer 2011. The model now shares the platform with the MG 3 and the MG / Roewe 350 . Like its predecessor, it is also available in three different equipment lines.

The model is produced in the Pukou plant . Since late 2013, the right-hand drive model has also been manufactured by the Charoen Pokphand Group in Laem Chabang , Thailand .

Technical specifications

1.5
Construction period 2012-2018
Engine characteristics
Engine type R4 petrol engine
Displacement 1498 cc
Max. Power at min −1 78 kW (106 PS) / 6000
Max. Torque in min -1 135 Nm / 4500
Power transmission
drive Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard 5-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional (4-speed automatic transmission )
Readings
Top speed 180 km / h (170 km / h)
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h 11.4 s (12.5 s)
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) 6.8 l (7.1 l) super
Tank capacity 55 l

Third generation

The third generation is identical to the Roewe i5 and is only offered in a few countries.

Web links

Commons : MG 5  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. Safety impact test result. In: c-ncap.org. Retrieved January 13, 2019 (Chinese).
  2. The MG5 is coming to the Middle East and its starting cost is just Dh36,000. In: thenational.ae. March 28, 2020, accessed on March 28, 2020 .