Lexus NX vs MG MGS5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022) and the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 90% for the MG MGS5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX stands out with head-up display, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 184mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Lexus NX a 67L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Lexus NX turns in a 11.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 L/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: more power (179kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 72

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Lexus NX ahead by 11 points), safety (Lexus NX ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Lexus NX, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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