MG MGS5, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every MG MGS5 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $42,990 to $47,990 drive-away. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the MG Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 6 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are shown only where we hold MG's own printed price, as the price when new, never a current offer.
Data checked: specs 7 Aug 2026, price 23 Jul 2026
MG MGS5
From $42,990 drive-away (VIC)
$42,990 drive-away (VIC), advertised
1 / 2MG MGS5
49 · SUV · Electric
Data checked: specs 11 Jul 2026, price 23 Jul 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
drive-away (VIC), manufacturer advertised
Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $223/wk in VIC
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$176 (≈$761/mo)
- Charging$13
- Rego + CTP$18
- Servicing$6
- Tyres$10
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at 27.5c/kWh, VIC reference price (Victorian Default Offer, Jemena flat rate (the middle of the five Victorian zones, 25.96c to 31.98c)); your tariff differs. VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Repayment estimate≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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$42,990 drive away (VIC, manufacturer advertised)From $42,990 drive-away (VIC), excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.
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Quick answers about the MG MGS5
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Some specifications for the MG MGS5 are still being completed: price, turning circle, electric range and energy consumption. We only publish a figure once we have it from the manufacturer, so these stay blank rather than being estimated. They'll appear as they're confirmed.
CarSorted Score
Excellent
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
from $63,044
over 5 years, excludes resale value
$2,477
a year to run (parts we hold)
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
* Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year in VIC. Fuel from the manufacturer's official consumption figure; servicing from the manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we hold it, otherwise No data; tyres are a typical figure for the type of car; insurance is No data until a disclosed reference quote exists. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Tyres: 235/55 R18 front, as fitted
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Range in the real world
How far it really goes once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureWarranty, servicing & roadside
10 yr
250,000 km · 7yr rust
$1,508
every 15,000km / 12mo
7 yr
max, renewed at each dealer service
Good to know
- Free roadside continues only while you service on time at a dealer
- Capped price excludes: Not included in the printed price (MG Motor Australia Precise Price Servicing terms, cl. 3.3): items not listed on the service schedule (or non-standard items listed on it, and their labour); maintenance or repairs for wear and tear items including but not limited to tyres, brake pads, light bulbs, wiper blades, batteries, fuses and drive belts; additional maintenance or repairs caused by a vehicle missing its scheduled servicing requirements; accident damage and related items and labour; any other servicing, repairs or labour not included in the standard service schedule for each Eligible Vehicle.
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
15,000 km
whichever comes first
First service due
12 months / 25,000 km
whichever comes first
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
$886
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
$1,508
Scheduled costs from MG's capped-price page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
Servicing and your warranty
The base warranty doesn’t need MG servicing; the service-activated Extended Warranty (years 8 to 10) does
Terms read 28 October 2026See MG’s terms
“There is no need for the Vehicle to be serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer in order to benefit from the standard Warranty or the Commercial Use Warranty. ... In order to be eligible to benefit from the Extended Warranty(as set out in the Warranty Period section above), the Vehicle must be exclusively serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer, and each service must occur within 30 days and 2,000 kms of the scheduled interval.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Recalls for the 2026 MGS5 Essence 49, plus a warranty reminder if you add the month.
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Safety
View ANCAP ReportRecalls on the federal register
None open on our recordNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
26 confirmed · 35 no dataMG MGS5 by model year
2026 MG MGS5 · MGS5 EV (2025-)
4 variants · from $42,990–$47,9902025 MG MGS5 · MGS5 EV (2025-)
4 variantsFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain7 itemsInduction Electric · Power 125 kW · Torque 250 Nm
Dimensions & Weights8 itemsLength 4,476 mm · Width 1,849 mm · Height 1,621 mm
Towing & Load2 itemsTowing (Braked) 750 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg
Engineering Detail1 itemTare Mass 1,680 kg
Technology & Connectivity17 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.8" · Digital Cluster Size 10.3" · Apple CarPlay
11 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety15 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
19 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking3 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Rear Parking Sensors
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System2 itemsDigital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Comfort & Convenience11 itemsFront Centre Armrest · Illuminated Vanity Mirrors · Seatback Pockets
34 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes7 itemsWheel Size 18" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility11 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
8 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering4 itemsSteering Tilt · Steering Reach · Auto Hold
5 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability2 itemsGround Clearance 164mm · Hill Descent Control
13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing8 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 10 years / 250,000 km · Roadside Assistance 7 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 7 years
EV Specifications7 itemsBattery Capacity 49 kWh · Useable Battery 62 kWh · EV Range (WLTP) 335 km
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Price tracker
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
Overview
The MG S5 EV Essence 49 adds the higher equipment grade to the 49kWh battery, with around 335km WLTP range, rear-wheel drive and 120kW DC charging.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Autonomous and advanced safety
EV specifications
Battery (Total)
49 kWh
Battery (Usable)
62 kWh
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
WLTP Range
335 km
Max AC Charge
6.6 kW
Max DC Fast Charge
120 kW
Charging
How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glanceKey EV Specs
At-a-glance battery, range and charging
49 kWh
335 km
169 Wh/km
8.2 s
6.6kW AC / 120kW DC
Battery and Charging
AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.
How long to charge
62kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Home charging cost
$6.42 /100km
Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.
DC charge curve10-100% speed by minute
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no payload or GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Off-Road Capability
The wedges are drawn from this vehicle’s published approach, departure and breakover angles, and the water line marks its published wading depth.
Unladen figures. Approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance all reduce once the vehicle is loaded with passengers, cargo or towball weight, so treat these as a best-case guide.
Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Not independently verified and may vary by variant, trim, tyre or model year. Vehicle drawings are schematic and ride-height differences are exaggerated for legibility. Confirm with the manufacturer before relying on them for off-road planning.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
4,476 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1621 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
Boot (seats up)
453L
Front boot (frunk)
No data
Ground Clearance
164 mm
Towing (Braked)
750 kg
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Electric
- Taller-sidewall tyres (55)
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Fuel Type
Electric
Powertrain
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2025)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
MGS5 Essence 49
129mm wall
235/55 R18
235mm wide · 18" rim · 716mm OD
55-profile · Balanced profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
235/55R18
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
9 confirmed · 11 no dataEV Technology
Body Type
SUV
Sport Utility Vehicle with raised ride height and larger cargo area. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
5
Seats
453L
Boot
750kg
Towing
Best For
- Family transport
- Cargo space
- Higher driving position
- Light off-road
Considerations
- Higher fuel consumption
- Larger parking footprint
- Higher purchase price
Energy & Powertrain
Energy Type
Electric
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Battery Electric
Propulsion technology
Electric (EV)
Fully electric. No petrol engine. Zero emissions. Charged via home charger or public charging network. Lower running costs than petrol.
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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P-plate vehicle rules, our reading
P-plate OK in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. This reads the manufacturer's power and tare mass against each state's published rule.
- NSW: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. Transport for NSW P1 and P2 vehicle search
- QLD: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). Queensland high-powered vehicle checker
- SA: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). South Australia high powered vehicle check
WA, TAS, ACT and NT have no power-based P-plate restriction in the conditions they publish.
Your state's own list overrides this reading: check it before you buy.
P-plate rules current as of 6 November 2026. Each state's rule can change and has its own list. We read the rules from the regulators and re-check them; confirm with your state before you buy.
Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
MG MGS5: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off MG’s Australian documents for the 2 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | $42,990 to $47,990drive-away (VIC) |
Electric: Essence 62 and Essence 49
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Electric: about $760 to $770 a yearEstimate: 15,000 km a year, $0.30/kWh electricity
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 10yr / 250,000 km
- Up to 10yr / 250,000 km if every scheduled service is done in the MG dealer network
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 2 of 2 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2025)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the MG MGS5
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,476 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Ground clearance | 164 mm | 2 of 2 |
| Kerb weight | 1,810 kg | 1 of 2 |
| Boot space | 453 L | 2 of 2 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: fuel tank. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
Every MG MGS5 variant in Australia, compared
6 variants of the MG MGS5 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every MG MGS5 variant in Australia, compared
6 variants of the MG MGS5 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Essence 622026POA150kW / 350Nm425km WLTPRWD5
MG MGS5 Essence 62
- Power
- 150kW
- Torque
- 350Nm
- 0–100
- 7s
- EV range
- 425km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The 2026 MG MGS5 Essence 62 is a five-seat electric SUV with rear-wheel drive and an automatic, priced from $47,990 drive-away, which is MG's advertised drive-away price in VIC. It runs a 62kWh battery with a claimed 450km of WLTP range, uses 17.1kWh/100km and takes DC fast charging at a peak of 150kW. The boot holds 453 litres with the seats up and 1,441 litres with the rear seats folded. Towing is limited to 750kg braked, so it's not one for hauling a decent-sized van. It suits someone after a practical family-size electric SUV for daily driving and the odd road trip.
Configure the Essence 62Essence 492026POA125kW / 250NmNo dataRWD5
MG MGS5 Essence 49
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- 0–100
- 8.2s
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2025)
The MG S5 EV Essence 49 adds the higher equipment grade to the 49kWh battery, with around 335km WLTP range, rear-wheel drive and 120kW DC charging.
Configure the Essence 49Excite 492025125kW / 250Nm340km WLTPRWD5
MG MGS5 Excite 49
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- 0–100
- 8s
- EV range
- 340km
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
The MY25 MG MGS5 EV Excite 49 is the entry point to MG's rear-drive electric SUV, the car MG positions as the ZS EV's replacement. A 49 kWh LFP pack feeds a single 125 kW / 250 Nm rear motor for 340 km of WLTP combined range and 8.0 seconds to 100 km/h, with 120 kW DC charging taking 30-80% in a claimed 19 minutes. Standard kit is unusually complete for a base grade: 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise with Intelligent Cruise Assist and traffic jam assist, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic braking, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and vehicle-to-load.
Configure the Excite 49Excite 622025125kW / 250Nm430km WLTPRWD5
MG MGS5 Excite 62
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- 0–100
- 8.2s
- EV range
- 430km
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
The MY25 MG MGS5 EV Excite 62 keeps the Excite's 17-inch wheels, fabric trim and four-speaker audio but swaps to a 62 kWh LFP pack for 430 km of WLTP combined range and lifts DC charging to 150 kW, a 30-80% claim of 19.3 minutes. Power stays at 125 kW and 250 Nm so the extra 70 kg costs it two tenths to 100 km/h at 8.2 seconds. For most buyers this is the value pick of the range.
Configure the Excite 62Essence 492025125kW / 250Nm335km WLTPRWD5
MG MGS5 Essence 49
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- 0–100
- 8.2s
- EV range
- 335km
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
The MY25 MG MGS5 EV Essence 49 adds the comfort layer to the 49 kWh car: 18-inch alloys, a panoramic electric sunroof, heated front seats and heated steering wheel, a six-way electric driver's seat with lumbar, a kick-activated power tailgate, wireless charging, rain-sensing wipers, privacy glass and a six-speaker system with voice control. The larger wheels and extra weight trim WLTP range to 335 km and 0-100km/h to 8.2 seconds.
Configure the Essence 49Essence 622025125kW / 250Nm425km WLTPRWD5
MG MGS5 Essence 62
- Power
- 125kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- 0–100
- 8.6s
- EV range
- 425km
- Drive
- RWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 750kg
The MY25 MG MGS5 EV Essence 62 is the flagship: 62 kWh LFP pack, 425 km WLTP combined, 150 kW DC charging, 18-inch alloys and the full Essence comfort set including a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and steering wheel, power tailgate with foot kick and wireless phone charging. At 1,755 kg tare it is the heaviest of the four and the slowest to 100 km/h at 8.6 seconds, which tells you it is tuned for range and refinement rather than pace.
Configure the Essence 62
