Manufacturer MG Motor (SAIC Motor) Designer Tony Williams-Kenny Body style 5-door hatchback | Production 2012–present Class Compact car | |
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Assembly Laem Chabang, Thailand (CPG) (2015–present)
Pukou, Nanjing, China
United Kingdom | ||
The MG 5 is a compact car that has been produced by the British company MG Motor from 2012 onwards. It was launched on 28 March 2012 in China and shares the same automotive platform with the Roewe 350 saloon car. The MG 5 debuted in concept car form at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show as the MG Concept5.
Technical details
The MG 5 is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol four-cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) and 135 N·m (100 lb·ft). 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 95 kW (129 PS; 127 bhp) and 210 N·m (155 lb·ft) mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).
All models are equipped with 16-inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres.