MG recently teased the updated MG5 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but have since introduced full information about the UK’s first electric estate car, and a lot of the changes between this and the current model.
As previously noted, the exterior design has been updated massively in with a sharper, more aerodynamic design, which features a choice of new alloys, and LED headlights and taillights across the range. Inside, the MG5 has had massive design and technology enhancements, including a new 10.25” widescreen infotainment system which compliments the updated design.
The changes to the MG5 EV aren’t all just visual, as it has received some impressive new technologies. Starting with the integration of MG’s iSMART app, which was first seen on the MG ZS EV, this has now been added to the MG5 EV to allow for the control of various vehicle functions from the comfort of your Smartphone. This means that you can do various things including pre-start the climate controls, scheduling charging and even helping you find your nearest charge point.
In addition to this, the MG5 integrates Vehicle-To-Load, meaning users can power other electric devices such as camping equipment using the energy stored in the battery.
The MG5 EV receives a number of updates but one thing that hasn’t been updated Is the impressive 61kWh battery pack, which allows the MG5 EV to travel up to 249 miles on a single charge, although it is now capable of towing up to 500kg. In addition to this, the MG 5 EV is just as practical as ever before thanks to its versatile estate body style and flat folding rear seats.
There is a choice of two trim levels on the MG5 EV, SE and Trophy, with the SE trim including MG Pilot Driver Assistance, automatic LED headlights and taillights, roof rails, rear parking camera, adaptive cruise control and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as standard.
Upgrading to the Trophy trim gives you an even more generous level of standard equipment, including rear privacy glass, leather interior with electric seat adjustment and heated front seats, 17” alloy wheels, automatic climate control, rain sensing wipers and a 360° camera.
Edited: The MG5 EV is now available at Holdcroft MG
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