The facelifted and rebadged version of the MG5 is now available to order in China, with details including rear-wheel drive options and varying range and charging speeds depending on the battery type
is now available to order in China , ahead of its launch on May 27. Contrary to what we previously reported, this is not a new entry-level SUV , but is instead the facelifted version of the still fairly newAll launch variants will be rear-wheel drive , with the semi-solid-state versions oddly being cheaper and less well-specced than the regular LFP ones.
They produce 170 PS and 250 Nm of torque, whereas the LFP variants churn out 204 PS and 350 Nm – the same as the Malaysian-spec CKD MG S5. The manganese-based semi-solid-state battery is also smaller at 53.9 kWh, versus 64.2 kWh for the CATL-sourced LFP pack. This corresponds to range figures of 510 km and 610 km respectively, both on China’s lenient CLTC cycle.
Expect closer to 420 km and 500 km on the more realistic WLTP cycle; our S5 achieves 446 km with a slightly smaller 62 kWh LFP battery. The LFP cars even charge faster at 150 kW, versus 120 kW for the semi-solid-state versions, with DC fast charging times from 30 to 80% rated at 16 minutes and 25 minutes respectively.
As such, there is little reason to go for the latter other than the peace of mind of having a stabler battery chemistry. The MG4X is quite a bit bigger than previously expected. It shares most of its dimensions with the S5, measuring 4,500 mm long , 1,849 mm wide and 1,621 mm tall, with a wheelbase spanning 2,735 mm .
Yes, you’re looking at yet another C-segment SUV – one that is slightly larger than the current first-generation BYD Atto 3, although it’s dwarfed by the second-gen model that measures 4,665 mm long. The MG4X also caries over the S5’s general body shape and rear end, but with a different front end unlike other MG models.
The sharp triangular LED headlights are joined together by a full-width light bar, while a downturned air intake is framed by a bone-shaped black trim with corner inlets. Overall, it’s a much more aggressive design compared to the milquetoast S5 and MG4 Urban. Inside, the MG4 retains the general dashboard layout of the Chinese-market S5, called the ES5.
As per that car, there’s a large 15.6-inch touchscreen; other markets get a smaller 12.8-inch panel to free up space for physical air-con and audio controls. As before, there’s a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, twin smartphone holders with a Qi wireless charger, and the option of heated, ventilated and massaging front seats. In fact, the only change is a two-spoke steering wheel in place of a three-spoke one.
The Middle Kingdom also gains highly-automated highway driving technology from Horizon Robotics. Pricing has not been revealed in full, but the MG4X is set to start from just 99,800 yuan .
We will likely have to wait a while for the car to be released globally, as the S5 was only introduced last year – and us Malaysians onlyAfter trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.
The two models share very similar core mechanical qualities, but have distinct differences in positioning and details. It seems that the MG ES5 continue target different niche and selling at China. How sure are you that this is not another gimmick junk? How many decades of history does this carry?
Are you implying that the people who gave us the Suzuki, Subaru Peugeot , VW etc have no clue on what they have been doing the last 50 yrs and suddenly, CCP has figured out a solution to all the problems to car making overnight? You’re comparing a body-on-frame 4×4 to fast monocoque SUV. How does that make sense?
Are you saying this CCP 4×4 handles better than the Peugeot 2008, more reliable than a Subaru Crosstrek and performs better than a VW Tiguan? Sounds like a typical CCP junk. There is a reason responsible car manufacturers don’t offer anything under the sky in a product. It’s all related to reliability and maintainability.
We had vehicles which can traverse in water and rough terrain since WW2, primarily used by the military, but require strict and frequent maintenance. The reason all these are never offered in a civilian vehicle is due to maintainability.
However, CCP just throws in everything with endless promises. You CCP worshippers are the ones claiming all these junks are better than anything ever made.6:22 pm This is the definitive driver’s EV at that 100K or thereabouts price bracket. You have to drive it to know it.100k budget better buy honda city RS with puny 120hp NA engine, because some says japanese cars have better resale value.
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