2025 MG 5 review
Australia’s cheapest sedan is a value-packed offering – so long as you’re okay to go without some safety things…
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Matt Campbell
MG MG5 vs Kia Cerato Comparison
MG MG5
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Kia Cerato
2025 MG
MG5
vs
2025 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
285 to 330 km
50L
340 to 370 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $28,990
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 119kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 250Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
