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MG fights back in the battle for Australia's cheapest new car
MG has slashed prices for entry-level versions of its MG 3, MG 5 and HS, with sharper runout pricing also available for the ZST.
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About the MG5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 MG 5 small sedan remains relatively unchanged, although its price has increased by $1000 since its launch.
The MG 5 range now starts at $25,990 drive-away, maintaining its position as the most affordable car in its class. It even undercuts the drive-away pricing of the Mazda 2, the only other remaining sedan in the segment below. Additionally, it is priced just $1000 above the new-generation MG 3 hatchback.
An update is expected either later this year or next year, which will introduce various safety features following a zero-star rating from safety authority ANCAP in 2023.
MG sold 2252 units of its small sedan in the first half of 2024, surpassing the Subaru Impreza’s sales of 1078 units. It also nearly matched the sales of the smaller Mazda 2, which recorded 2446 sales.
The MG 5 marks the brand's re-entry into the small car segment in Australia, alongside the electric MG 4, which also launched locally in 2023.
2025 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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2025 MG5 Dimensions
1480mm
1842mm
4675mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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401LT
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2025 MG5 Infotainment
The base model MG 5 Vibe makes do with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is connected to a four-speaker sound system. Step up into the Essence variant and you get a slightly better six-speaker sound system.
2025 MG5 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the MG5
The most fuel efficient MG5 is the VIBE with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The MG5 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Vibe with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L and uses 6.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the MG5 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| MG5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a MG5?
The MG 5 is backed by the same ten-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty offered elsewhere in the MG range.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km, and MG offers seven years of capped-price services.
Capped-price service cost | Vibe | Essence |
|---|---|---|
12 months/10,000km | $266 | $272 |
24 months/20,000km | $427 | $430 |
36 months/30,000km | $266 | $272 |
48 months/40,000km | $581 | $585 |
60 months/50,000km | $428 | $272 |
72 months/60,000km | $427 | $661 |
84 months/70,000km | $266 | $272 |
How does the 2025 MG5 drive?
Our expert take on MG5 drivability.
Vibe | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl | 1.5L turbo 4cyl |
Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Transmission | CVT | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
Power | 84kW @ 6000rpm | 119kW @ 5600rpm |
Torque | 150Nm @ 4500rpm | 250Nm @ 3000-4000rpm |
Efficiency
Vibe | Essence | |
|---|---|---|
Fuel consumption | 5.7L/100km | 5.9L/100km |
Fuel type | 91 RON regular unleaded | 91 RON regular unleaded |
Fuel tank size | 50L | 50L |
2025 MG5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a MG5?
The MG5 offers a 10 year 250,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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, Vibe, Essence 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 119kW 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 1757 kg (kerb weight).
The MG5 uses premium unleaded.