By changing appellation and size, the successor to Electric MG ZS is now planning to compete with the SUVs of the upper segment. Should the Renault Scenic or Skoda Elroq be worried?
However, the MG4 was very good. With its attractive Priceper reports, it experienced an excellent commercial start and even had the toupet to end for the Renault Megane Electric in the sales classification in France in 2023. Yes, but here the government decided not to attribute the ecological bonus to certain electric cars, especially by the models of the Sedan of the Sedan of the Sedan of the Sedan of the Sedan Vrouwing. The Sino-British manufacturer has therefore revised its strategy for the hexagonal market by favoring hybrid. Not without any success with the MG3 and ZS New Generation Hybrid+. He also sorted in his electrical reach by removing the Break MG5 and the Marvel R. Family SUV. But there is no question of leaving this vein.
A new offensive is being prepared. In anticipation of the inevitable update of the MG4 mid-carrier that will not be long, the brand today returns with the MGS5 EV. The name would not suggest it, but it is the replacement for the ZS EV, this electric urban SUV with which MG returned to our house at the start of the decade. New name for a new life?
A better MG4
The name change is not trivial. By doing this with a combination of letter followed by a figure (with an “S” of “SUV”), this brings him closer to the MG4 that he also records the SO -Called MSP platform (for “modular scalable platform”).
A separate electric range
On the look side it is the same, it is clearly distinguished from ZS Hybrid+ of which it is the electric counterpart for More like the MG4. It is particularly striking At the back with the light strip that ends on both sides with boomerangs.
At the front, The same pointed snout but not to octagonal grid In contrast to the thermal ZS Hybrid+ and MG3 and instead a full element. To let the air pass and to improve the penetration coefficient in the air, the CX (better than the MG4 with 0.27 against 0.275), we still think Aerodynamic shutters that are active on the lower part of the shield.
After years of searching for itself and producing vehicles that had little in common, MG is starting to build his singularity. But this will go through an electric reach that distinguishes due to its style of thermal equivalent.
Considerably more neat inside than the MG4
If the MGS5 EV approaches the MG4 outside, this is also the case on board. The general attitude of monkeys orders that of the compact sedan But everything is More pleasant for the eye and the touch while Ergonomics is better. For example, we have this common banner on both sides of the dashboard with a soft coating.
On the front of the front, hard plastics hardly have the right of the city, except in the lower part where the eyes are less often. On the central console are the similar armrest and the part on which the box control and the induction charger are based in Dinamica, both worthwhile and pleasant to handle. Moreover, a more meticulous exam made it possible during our first static meeting Note that the assemblies are almost unprecedented. Undoubtedly, MG has treated his new baby.
The comments from journalists and customers who have been taken into account also ensured that the engineers ensured that Physical orders are more numerous. Under the touch screen we have a nice platinum from which we can adjust the air conditioning ', activate sourdough bourage or gaining access to the main menu.
The infotainment system has also been revised, but it has tempted us much less to use. Still pass for the Best image resolution or through the general tree structure, making it easy to sail between the different menusmore Reactivity is not strong. Sometimes you have to wait a few seconds before a pressure on an element is followed by an action. In the same kind of ideas, Integrated GPS indications Miss clarity. Better to connect your wireless smartphone via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. The strict prices of the new MGS5 EV are also passed by The digital instrumentation of 7 “fairly simplistic, both through its display and through the elements displayed.
And more family
With 18 cm more long (4.47 meters) and a longer wheelbase of 3 cm (2.73 meters), The new MGS5 EV is more habitable than the MG4… who was already a good student. In other words, space both for and at the rear is one of the benefits. It is even one of the most important strengths. Lots of leg and headroom” Comfortable sofa Something tilted, pleasant and natural attitude (you don't have your knees in your shoulders such as on a lot of SUV and electricity), Passengers are treated with great attention to the back. Even that of the center is not too much to complain.
The trunk a little less Even if it remains suitable in absolute terms with 453 liters. And there is the possibility to crash the charging cables under the floor with a large hidden area. On the modularity side it is unfortunately much easier with two folding files with two parts, an adjustable floor and … that is it.
It contained mass, a weight of weight
Now let's go on the road where the first thing that hits the wheel of this MGS5 EV, the first is that this feeling of lightness comes out.
A wonderful feeling of lightness to drive
For a little bit, You would feel like driving in a much smaller vehicle. Different explanations. Already, the weightSimply. Depending on the versions, it is understood Between 1,710 and 1,800 kgAs is the case on our trial version in high -end luxury finish with the largest of the batteries with a capacity of 64 kWh (NMC). This is for example Better than Renault Scenic of the same size (4.47 meters) of which the values evolve between 1,753 kg and 1,872 kg and is known as light in the category. Another illustration, on a Skoda Elroq (4.49 meters), we have values between 1,949 kg and 2,256 kg. Nothing to do. So it is true that compared to its competitors, The new MGS5 EV has a small batteryEven at the top of the range. We climb up to 77 kWh on an Elroq and 87 kWh on a picturesque.
Second participating element of this sense of lightness, A rather light direction Whatever the chosen mode is (three in total). So yes, the feeling is quite artificial, especially at the lowest and highest level, but the precision is fine. And because the new MGS5 EV is a simple propulsion and has a Multi -Steve rear axle (a total of 5), The maneuverability benefits. In addition, in the city, land on which he is very comfortable despite his considerable congestion, Maneuvers are child's play Thanks to the theft diameter that is worth a city car. With 10.53 meters it is almost as good as Renault Clio and its 10.42 meters.
Too flexible suspension
Such as noise performance 231 hp electric motor And 350 Nm of torque is very good with a 0 to 100 km/h that is sent in 6.3 seconds, we could almost speak of a dynamic vehicle. Almost, because there is a small problem. The damping on the American means that the role is pronounced and that people are checked very quickly on the winding routes. A fairly pronounced chamallow effect, which means that those who have the difficulty of transport moderately moderate these continuous stamperements. Moreover, the rear axle is quite mobile and carefully encourages dynamic driving.
A silent electric SUV
To fully appreciate this MGS5 EV, It will be necessary to drive and be sweet as a good father. Under these circumstances, the electric SUV emphasizes one neat comfort. The mistakes of the road are swallowed with fairly good efficiency. We will appreciate on this point that the rims within the limits of staying reasonable with no more than 18 ”. And The very neat soundproof in combination with the natural quiet engine makes it a pleasant travel companion. On the highway, the profiled appearance of the new MGS5 EV makes it possible to contain wind sounds, even at high speeds.
Not everything is rosy. Donkey hat for example Adaptive cruise control that struggles to brake the SUV when another vehicle is approaching And it struggles to respond once the danger has left. Finally, if mg the Good idea to add a “one pedal” modeof which the MG4 is private, Its effectiveness is less. There is no problem in the city, but elsewhere, lifting the base of the accelerator pedal does not guarantee strongly powerful braking in most situations. It will also be too often necessary to go through the brake pedal. Injury.
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In terms of consumption, Despite everything, the SUV is more than honorable with an average of 14.1 kWh/100 km At the end of our test on a route that combines mountain roads and highway sections and where mechanics were therefore highly sought after. Weight and CX are only sufficient to control them. After 238 km spent on the wheel, the battery still shows a nice 47 %. Which makes it possible to have a Theoretical autonomy of approximately 460 km Close to that announced by the manufacturer (465 km). Yes, yes, it happens! Under these circumstances it is really a shame that the 77 kWh battery of the cyber star (resting on the same base, therefore it is technically possible) is not presented on this model. But it will be the privilege of a larger model called MGS6 that we will discover later this year. And who knows, maybe the MGS5 will benefit from it at some point at some point.
We could not test the load capacity of 139 kW (120 kW on the 170 hp model with 49 kWh LFP battery), but it would be possible to recover from 10 % to 80 % in less than 30 minutes, depending on the manufacturer.
More expensive than the person he replaces, but always well placed
With upward dimensions, and because it is aimed at the top segment, we suspected that Prices would rise accordingly. If this is the case with Price between 32,490 € and 38,490 € For our test model at € 30,990 to € 34,990 on the old version, there is nothing outrageous given the range. And the brand is still generously on commercial offers with a discount of € 3,500 for the first buyers that are valid until 30 September and an extra gift of € 2,000 for the brand customers who want to renew their vehicle.
Hopefully the manufacturer will go to the end of his project to build a factory in Europe, because the absence of bonuses on our soil prevents it from taking a sufficient distance from the competition. A 170 hp Renault Scenic and battery of 60 kWh starts at € 39,900 deducted bonuses. While a Skoda Elroq costs between € 34,620 and € 36,390 by distracting the boost from the state with its 204 hp engine and its 58 kWh battery.