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About the MG5
Last updated Feb 18, 2025The 2023 MG5 is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the Vibe variant and topping out at $28,990 for the Essence.
There are 2 variants of the MG5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2023.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo (117kW/250Nm) and 1.5L null (82kW/150Nm). All variants feature 7-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2023 MG5 was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Very Good
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Power to Weight
66.28 - 94.09 kW/t
47.04 kW/t
234.59 kW/t
Boot Space
401 litres
228 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.71 - 5.92 L/100km
1.8 L/100km
10.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
672 - 847 km
465 km
2,222 km
Price
$24,990 - $28,990
$24,990
$166,700
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 years
1 year
32 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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2023 MG5 Price
Vibe
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Essence
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 MG5 Fuel Economy
| MG5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
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MG5 FAQs
The cheapest MG5 is the Vibe that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive MG5 is the Essence that starts from $28,990.
The best towing capacity of a MG5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Vibe and Essence.
The largest MG5 is the Vibe which measures 1842mm wide, 4675mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.
The most powerful MG5 is the Essence which has 117kW of power from its 1.5L TURBO engine.
The MG5 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG5 is the Essence which weighs 1699 kg (kerb weight).
The MG5 uses premium unleaded.