One other sales space, one other electrical SUV. Not less than that was what we felt on the 2025 Bangkok Worldwide Motor Present (BIMS) as all of them look the identical after awhile, however extra selection is at all times higher, and a raging worth conflict amongst Chinese language manufacturers makes it an excellent higher time to be on the lookout for a brand new trip in Thailand.
Right here’s MG’s proposal: the S5 EV priced from 719,900 to 899,900 baht, which is RM93,628 to RM117,068. Referred to as the ES5 in China, this can be a much-needed SUV entry from the SAIC model, because the ZS is fairly lengthy within the tooth and MG’s compatriots have extra fashionable choices.
Consider this as an MG4 SUV, albeit one with MG’s new design path that’s extra natural and fewer sharp – as seen on the brand new MG4, which appears to be like very completely different from the edgy electrical hatch that we’re acquainted with.
At 4,476 mm lengthy and 1,849 extensive, the S5 is 21 mm longer and 26 mm narrower than the sales-leading BYD Atto 3. the MG’s 2,730 mm wheelbase is 10 mm longer than the BYD’s, and it’s additionally barely taller, so we’re trying on the similar ballpark. Boot quantity is 452 litres, expandable to 1,441 litres with the rear seats folded.
The bottom Commonplace Vary powertrain has a motor on the rear making 170 PS (125 kW) and 250 Nm of torque, good for 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. The battery is a 50 kWh lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) unit and claimed vary is 416 km within the simpler NEDC commonplace. Max charging charges are 11 kW AC and 88 kW DC, and there’s a 6 kW V2L perform to energy your equipment.
The Lengthy Vary will get a extra highly effective motor (245 PS or 180 kW, 350 Nm, additionally RWD) and an even bigger 64 kWh battery. This one is a lithium-ion NMC-type battery that’s good for 550 km vary within the NEDC. 0-100 km/h is finished in 6.1 seconds, so it’s a giant bounce from the SR in velocity and vary. As for charging, the LR’s max fee is 11 kW AC and 140 kW DC and getting from 10-80% SoC takes lower than half-hour.
By the way in which there are three ranges for the Kinetic Vitality Restoration System (KERS) regen plus adaptive mode.
Equipment clever, it’s just about what you’d count on from a Chinese language EV of this worth – 18-inch wheels, LED all the things, energy boot, artificial leather-based seats in black-grey (air flow for prime spec) and six-way powered entrance seats.
You’ll additionally get a ten.25-inch digital meter panel, 12.8-inch centre touchscreen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3D encompass view digital camera, wi-fi charger and a PM2.5 filter for the aircon. Full ADAS pack too, in fact.
The MG S5 EV is offered in 4 colors – black, gray, white and the particular Beige Champagne Titanium you see right here. Sure, the design is fairly generic, however the identical might be stated for the Geely EX5/Proton eMas 7 too, and that SUV has even ’emptier’ entrance and rear ends. Because the S5 is offered in right-hand-drive, there’s nothing stopping MG Malaysia from bringing this in to problem the eMas 7 – what do you consider the appears to be like and specs?
All same-same, but when I had to decide on one, it’ll be the GAC Aion V for its distinctive ‘Countryman look’ and even the Deepal S05, which has sportier proportions.
GALLERY: MG S5 EV at BIMS 2025
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