MG IM5 review (2025 – present) | Expert Rating

Summary

The MG IM5 and IM6 twins signify MG’s strategic entry into the premium electric executive car segment, directly challenging the likes of the Tesla Model 3. The IM5 has been on sale in China for some time, but made its UK launch in the summer of 2025, with first customer cars arriving in September 2025.

Although the saloon car market is struggling against SUVs and crossovers, MG clearly feels there is enough available business to bring its new IM sub-brand to the UK. The IM5 and IM6 carry almost no MG badging at all, using IM badges and branding instead. This makes more sense when you look at it from a Chinese perspective, where these cars are sold under the IM brand rather than the MG brand. Here in the UK, it makes things slightly more confusing to the average person on the street.

The MG IM5 is a sizeable vehicle, pushing close to five metres in length. That makes it longer than the Tesla Model 3, and broadly similar to the BMW i5, which is a whole market segment above the MG (and about twice the price). The closely related IM6 is a higher-riding crossover version, much like the Tesla Model Y.

Like many new cars, especially those coming from China, there is a heavy reliance on touchscreens rather than physical buttons or switches to control almost every function of the car. While this might appeal to some customers, it can be quite off-putting to others and can make controlling even simple functions difficult while driving. In fact, there are almost no buttons or physical controls anywhere in the interior.

Acceleration is astonishing for an executive or family saloon. Top-spec ‘Performance’ models put out 750hp of power and 800Nm of torque, enough to get from rest to 60mph in about three seconds – which is supercar territory. Not only are you highly unlikely to ever need that much power, most average drivers will probably be overwhelmed if they try to actually use it on normal UK roads. We’d recommend sticking to the mid-spec ‘Long Range’, which puts out a still-considerable 400hp and also offers 440 miles of range on the official government lab tests.

Standard equipment levels are very good on all models, including an excellent 20-speaker stereo system that puts many fancy (and expensive) optional stereos in German cars to shame.

As of August 2025, the MG IM5 has not been put through Euro NCAP’s safety testing assessment programme, and we don’t have confirmed running costs. As soon as wehave this information, we’ll update this to our full Expert Rating with scores.

Key specifications

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Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

As of August 2025, the MG IM5 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of August 2025, the MG IM5 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the [Model] is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

No data yet

As of August 2025, we don’t have independently verified data available for the MG IM5. Check back again soon.

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

The MG IM5 is a brand-new model, so we won’t have any reliability data for some time.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the IM5, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the MG IM5

MG’s new car warranty is one of the best in the new car market, and better than pretty much any rival brands in a similar price bracket to the MG IM5.

The duration is seven years, with a limit of 80,000 miles. In addition, battery components benefit from an additional eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. This is pretty much standard for all new EVs on sale in the UK, but is an extra reassurance that petrol and diesel cars don’t get.

If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the MG IM5

As of August 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the MG IM5. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local MG dealer.

Similar cars

If you’re looking at a new or used MG IM5, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

BMW i4 | BMW i5 | BYD Seal | Mazda 6e | Mercedes-Benz EQE saloon | Tesla Model 3 | Volkswagen ID.7 | Volvo ES90

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