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 Subaru Impreza Comparison
MG MG5
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Subaru Impreza
2025 MG
MG5
vs
2025 Subaru
Impreza
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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 Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
285 to 330 km
50L
330 to 375 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$24,990 - $28,990
$31,990 - $38,490
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
Colours Available
All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:
- Oasis Blue
- Pure Red
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
Only a black interior is available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 119kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 250Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
