2025 MG 5 price and specs
Technically, MG is still advertising the MY24 MG 5 on its website, indicating there's still stock of the pre-update model.
However, while the MY24 MG 5 lineup opened with a base Vibe powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the MY25 MG 5 is offered exclusively in Essence trim with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four.
This wears a nationwide price tag of $32,990 drive-away, while MG is advertising MY24 MG 5 Essences at between $30,940 and $31,777 depending on the state/territory. The MY24 Vibe is priced between $26,900 and $27,609 drive-away.
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 5. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Safety upgrades made for MY25 include the fitment of front and rear outboard seatbelt pre-tensioners, seatbelt reminders for all seats, and whiplash-resistant front and rear seats.
The autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system now includes pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection, while adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and emergency lane-keep assist are newly fitted.
There's also MG's Intelligent Cruise Assist, which combines adaptive cruise and lane-keep functions.
The safety upgrades were sufficient to net the updated MG 5 a three-star ANCAP rating, up from its previous zero-star result.
Visually and mechanically, there are no changes to the MG 5 for MY25. A facelifted model has been launched in China, but has yet to be confirmed for Australia.
The naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine has been axed. Despite having significantly less power and torque (84kW and 150Nm), it had a higher claimed fuel consumption (6.6L/100km). Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The MG 5 is offered in a single four-door sedan body style. It rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The MG 5 is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. If you service your vehicle within the MG network, this is extended to 10 years or 250,000km.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km.
After it received a zero-star safety rating from ANCAP in 2023, MG made safety upgrades to the MG 5. It was re-tested in 2025, and received a substantially better three-star rating. Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Standard safety equipment includes: Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
Autonomous emergency braking
Intelligent cruise Assist (NEW)
Lane-keep assist (NEW)
Emergency lane-keep assist (NEW)
Surround-view camera
Rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring
Front, front-side and curtain airbags
In terms of active safety systems, the MG 5 still lacks blind-spot monitoring and any kind of driver monitoring system. There's also no reverse AEB or rear cross-traffic alert/assist system.
The MG 5 Essence comes standard with the following equipment: Supplied Credit: CarExpert 17-inch alloy wheels in 215/50 R17 tyres
Space-saver spare
Automatic LED headlights
Proximity entry with push-button start
Single-pane sunroof
Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
Electric parking brake
10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
6-speaker sound system
6-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar
4-way manually adjustable passenger seat
Leatherette upholstery
Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
Folding rear bench (single-piece backrest)
Air-conditioning with rear air vents
Only a black interior is offered. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
Dover White and Royal Yellow are the standard exterior paint finishes, with Black Pearl, Misty Grey and Diamond Red metallic finishes costing an extra $700.
Brixton Blue premium paint has been discontinued.
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