24 Jan 22
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Refreshed MG5 takes on European markets

Refreshed MG5 takes on European markets

MG is on a roll. The Chinese owned car brand succeeded in tripling its sales to 21,946 units last year, which is nothing less than a victory in the harsh environment governed by the global pandemic and ‘chipaggedon’.

Building upon that positive vibe, the manufacturer proceeds with a decent product offensive. Along with the compact SUV Marvel R, a revised version of its bestselling ZS EV broke cover, now offered with two battery packs. The smaller battery option appeals even more to the brand strategy of making electrification accessible for a broader audience, due to favourable pricing.

On top of that, the company is extending the playfield of its arguably most intriguing product: the MG5 Electric station wagon. It was already available for fleets in the UK, but the brand will start shipping the facelifted version of this model to the remaining 15 European markets, where it has grown to around 400 brand stores. Deliveries are expected for spring.

Now with three-phase

An all-electric station wagon is a unique proposition, and the body type once suited the European customer like a glove. In its latest edition, the car is better suited to the task of making electric driving more convenient since it has adopted a three-phase on-board charger. Fast-charging has also improved. Instead of 55 minutes, a 0-80% SOC should be feasible under optimum conditions in no more than half an hour.

Together with 1,400 litres of available luggage space, the MG5 Electric offers clean interior looks with a fully digital instrument cluster, ADAS systems and V2L (Vehicle to Load).

Depending on the battery (50 & 61 kWh) the MG5 can achieve a range of between 320 to 400 kilometres. With a threshold price-point below €30,000, it will be the cheapest MG available.

If European drivers still have a heart for their old beloved station wagons, MG will surely gain further terrain this year.

Images courtesy of MG Motors

Authored by: Piet Andries