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MG 5, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Compare every MG 5 variant sold new in Australia. Single variant, from $30,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the MG Australian website and updated weekly.

MG 5 specifications and price

Specifications, price and details for the MG 5 on sale in Australia.

MG 5 Essence

$30,990

Power
119kW
Torque
250Nm
Fuel use
6.4L/100km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
ANCAP
3-star

The 2025 MG5 Essence is a budget-friendly turbo sedan now sold in a single, better-equipped grade after MG dropped the entry Vibe and added a meaningful safety upgrade. It uses a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 119kW and 250Nm through an 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, returns a thrifty 6.4L/100km, and undercuts most small sedans at $32,990 drive-away. Equipment is generous for the money: a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, synthetic-leather seats, a sunroof and a 10-year/250,000km conditional warranty. The trade-offs are a modest 3-star ANCAP rating and a fairly basic cabin with single-zone air-conditioning rather than dual-zone climate.

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