MG IM5 vs Suzuki Fronx
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
MG IM5 scores higher, 75 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 28 Oct 2026
MG IM5
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$55,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 217kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 457L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 71, but the Suzuki Fronx is $28,200 cheaper
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Suzuki Fronx
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$27,250
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 75.8kW
- Economy
- 4.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★1 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 304L
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MG IM5: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h, turning circle and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$55,450est. RRP
- with the Suzuki Fronx's standard kit: $55,450 (nothing to add)
$27,250est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
MG IM5 Premium 75 RWD
$55,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 14 Oct 2026
$60,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $259 a week in repayments ($60,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Suzuki Fronx GLX
$27,250
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 28 Oct 2026
$29,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Suzuki Australia
About $116 a week in repayments ($29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Suzuki Fronx starts $28,200 lower on RRP.
The MG IM5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Suzuki Fronx does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Fronx at $29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG IM5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
The MG IM5 has the higher ANCAP rating: 5 stars (2025) against 1 star (2025), both tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the MG IM5 and 48% for the Suzuki Fronx.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG IM5, against 6 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG IM5 and 6 in the Suzuki Fronx.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the MG IM5 and 6 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
MG IM5
None open on our record
Suzuki Fronx
- REC-006521 · published 23 Dec 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the left rear seat belt retractor mechanism may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006520 · published 23 Dec 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the left rear seat belt retractor mechanism may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
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.
How long to charge
75kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 153kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The MG IM5 features a 26.3-inch touchscreen, while the Suzuki Fronx gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The MG IM5 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Suzuki Fronx. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the MG IM5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Suzuki Fronx offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the MG IM5 and 1-zone in the Suzuki Fronx.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The MG IM5 uses a Electric producing 217kW and 450Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout.
The Suzuki Fronx responds with a Petrol making 75.8kW and 137Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.
The MG IM5 has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 75.8kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The MG IM5 measures 4,931mm long on a 2,950mm wheelbase, 936mm longer than the Suzuki Fronx at 3,995mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 457L in the MG IM5 and 304L in the Suzuki Fronx, giving the MG IM5 a 153L advantage.
The Suzuki Fronx turns in a 10.4 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG IM5's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (MG IM5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Suzuki Fronx). Capped-price servicing: no data (MG IM5), 5 years (Suzuki Fronx).
Where each one leads
The MG IM5: more power (217kW against 75.8kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (457L against 304L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Suzuki Fronx: the lower starting price ($27,250 against $55,450).
The Verdict
MG IM5 scores higher, 75 vs 71
The MG IM5 scores 75 to the Suzuki Fronx's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (MG IM5 ahead by 34 points), performance (MG IM5 ahead by 29 points). Boot space with the seats up: 457L in the MG IM5, 304L in the Suzuki Fronx. Warranty: 7 years on the MG IM5, 5 on the Suzuki Fronx.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$116/wk(≈$501/mo)
Estimate on the Suzuki Fronx at $29,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG IM5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, MG IM5 and Suzuki Fronx?
The Suzuki Fronx is the cheapest at $27,250 before on-road costs. That undercuts the MG IM5 by $28,200.
Which is safest?
The MG IM5 has the highest ANCAP rating at 5 stars (2025).
Which has the most boot space?
The MG IM5 has the largest boot at 457L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The MG IM5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG IM5 makes the most power at 217kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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