Content by NLMGSAN in December, 2025

Yes, for ACC that is the latest. But in general, if on ACC and you overtake the vehicle in front of you within the set minimal distance, once in the left lane the car still drops speed. This is worse with OPD compared to other regen options. You can complain about that to force them to go into...

Are you saying you do have the ELK button in the pull down menu?

Have tried complaining about constant loss of BT connection? Also, complain about the lack of a quick button to disable LKA because of its poor functioning (still to harsh steering adjustment). Next, claim that ACC is not working because it drops speed even if you are in the next lane when...

Did you get the update that fixed the 5 degree difference between set and actual temperature?

It is the RH corner I'm referring to. In OPD mode.

But how strong is the regen in OPD?

Are you guys seeing it regens 25% when it happens? Engine plus brakes for a stop? The MG4 received an update limiting regen to 20% with regen only (I think). Since then I did not hear much about it anymore.

I always have a razor sharp pocket knife with me. Cutes everything. And the resque hammers are placed at both sides of the console.

It was also reported in a Dutch review, though it was a downhill related stop. Not an emergency stop. But the reason is the same.

It's the rubber compound that makes the difference, and the fact that these tyres are not perfectly shaped.

Of course. I drove Toyotas for 35 years...

Well, my last one was a BMW 318i. That car was a nervous thing! Little frost? Bit slippery roads? The rear would pass you in a second. Current rear wheel drive cars are much better, thanks to many safety systems. And I love the way these car are not understeering!

Well, after two years I'm at the point of going to court with non-conformity issue as well. MG claims they tested the fault, and stated the car is working properly. I have a 1,5 hr video proving it doesn't. Tomorrow, I will test again on a specific road MG claims to have seen the car working...

Jerry also mentions the rear seats are a bit too flat. And soso space for the feet. But I do not see much difference with the mg4 and that sense.

I don't know how it works with the mgs5, but the MG4 is not consistent in this either. After the software update in January 2025, OPD suddenly worked at 100%. Then, after the summer, all of a sudden it refused to do so. It again went back to 97%-98% before I could activate it. But sometimes, it...

Normally this particular person talks sense. They aren't all that bad. Nyland mentioned the S5 was slow on the throttle. I checked four different reviews, some extensive, some simple. None of them mentioned this.

I'm not simply believing them either. That's why I asked you guys (and girls). I have much more faith in actual users than someone doing a 1000 km test.

That's LKA. There are two options to alarm you: beep beep and trrrrr... A mild vibration though.

Good point. Thing is, they do influence you. One way or another....

Yes. Generally i At least one of them compared it to the MG4. And he wasn't pleased about that one either.

That's a pitty. In my current mg4 I run Custom mode all the time. I like the heavier steering and the milder throttle with normal brake power best. I too have to set it to OPD every time I get in.....

I agree. But if it is similar to the ZS, than it is surely worse than my current mg4.

Could you setup Custom with OPD to prevent this?

Just checked one of the reviews. It claims the issue is related to the weight distribution (more rear, less front). With head wind, indeed more weight at the front will result in more stability. But it's opposite to side winds, I'm reading on various forums. Yet the reviewer claims the...

So it does not remember the preferred mode?

Interesting..... Could it be tyre related? They use Continentals.

They are non-English

Well, the MG4 isn't very stable with head of side winds. These reviews explicitely complain that it was even worse compared to the MG4 (as bad as the first Suzuki Alto ...). So I thought I'd ask for the general opinion here.

I see a couple of reviews and a number of them are mentioning poor stability with side and head wind. How do you rate straight line stability of the S5, e.g. compared to the MG4 (if you had one)? Better, equal, worse?

Did the voice commands change compared to the MG4?

Looked at a video and basically, anything on the ADAS side is saved under the pilot button that you can access in the pull down screen. But OPD wasn't in the mg pilot menu?

If you are sure, than the sound should be reproducable in garage.

Hmmm.. in the first video it was left front hitting that lid. In the last one... Left rear? Not saying it can't be anything else. But just to exclude the risk of missing an option.

That's another recording?

First video: at 5 /6 sec. your left front hits a metal lid. In the second video it sounds the same as the first: a metallic click. Check if there is a similar lid.

I do not hear it.

Thought so. Maybe the system needs calibration.

Is CC really needed? I will get a ZS again next Saturday so I will check. (replacement car to have the mg4 fixed).

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I guess that the underestimated energy consumption comes from a reset. About the charge levels: no clue.

I have no access to these videos.

Window is clean so camera can work? Does the the sign in the dashboard show it is in the right mode when it does not function?

Does it correct if you cross solid markers? Btw, I have no access andvthe facebook link says no longer available.

So it's between dashed markers. And you are sure the system wasn't in warning mode only (as you claimed it did not 'interfere')?

With what lane markers does this happen?

No

First time? Yes, the dealer only did the front left.

NL

Not yet. And they only replace one. Nothing wrong with the front right sofar.

I have it for the second time. The first time the replaced the bearing. Now it is back despite the repair.

No. They directly replaced the bearings. Nothing else. What is that part you are showing?

The repair you mean? It is the wheel bearing again.

Well, it is back again. Very lightly still, but the frequency increase is quite present. I'm afraid this will mean another repair.

Sorry. Couldn't hold back. And I've been shouting to the lady to "cut the crap". But she did not understand... 😜