The MG 5 has received a range of safety upgrades for model year 2025 (MY25), but the small sedan is now offered exclusively in top-spec Essence trim.
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.
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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.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 MG 5 Essence | $32,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
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).
| Specifications | MG 5 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 119kW @ 5600rpm |
| Torque | 250Nm @ 3000-4000rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1318kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 6.4L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded fuel |
| CO2 emissions | 149g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 0kg |
Dimensions
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.
| Dimensions | MG 5 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4675mm |
| Width | 1842mm |
| Height | 1480mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680mm |
| Cargo capacity | 401L |
Servicing and Warranty
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.
Safety
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.
| Category | MG 5 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 62 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 68 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 65 per cent |
| Safety assist | 59 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian, cyclist and motorcycle detection (NEW)
- 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.
Standard Equipment
The MG 5 Essence comes standard with the following equipment:
- 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
Colours
Only a black interior is offered.
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.