MG5 vs ZS EV

[Edoc16]

Maybe a question for Miles on the next YouTube chat. Why not put atleast a 75kw battery in the MG5 and bigger better wheels

Which would equal a bigger price Adam :-(

 

[AdamMGEV]

Which would equal a bigger price Adam :-(

I'd pay for more range and I think a lot would

 

[JCFlippen]

I think range is now reasonable in the LR versions for peace of mind. we now have cars on offer that fulfill most of our daily needs.
Surely the next development will be BYD Blade type battery technology in the future when CATL MGs suppliers get their upgrades into production.

 

[Edoc16]

I'd pay for more range and I think a lot would

Don't disagree Adam, but hopefully not getting too near any competition which would effect UK sales and... also it might impact each persons individual budget

 

[Dave S]

Back in the 70s, 13" was the norm for most cars, 12" for some smaller cars and the Mini had 10" wheels. 13" tyres were dead cheap.

I love any reply that starts "Back in the 70s"

 

[Kithmo]

I love any reply that starts "Back in the 70s"

Those were the days, strikes, 4 day weeks, power cuts, inflation at 14%, mortgage rates all over the place etc...

 

[neilp7865]

VFM is key.
If MG can no longer deliver that then there are better alternatives.

True
I’m finding prices moving around. MG seemed to have removed the £1500 finance contribution (which together with drop in PICG) has made the numbers less appealing.

The leasing company have told me the manufacturer is reviewing pricing. Interesting to see whether MG follows suit with Vauxhall and drops it’s prices or thinks it can nudge them up.

 

[Stuwit46]

I’m sure we can feature this topic on the 17th Jan.

If there were 10 “things” to base a decision on in the ZS v 5 debate what would they be? I have listed the obvious...your help would be appreciated

1. Price
2. Running costs/Range

 

[busa]

Space
comfort

 

[Delboy102000]

Back in the 70s, 13" was the norm for most cars, 12" for some smaller cars and the Mini had 10" wheels. 13" tyres were dead cheap.

That’s right.
I can remember buying remould 13” tyres for £2 each.

 

[Poor yoric]

I wish they could just put the ZS battery in the MG5. Surely that would give you close if not more than 300 mile range if the ZS does 270?

Absolutely. While they’re at it, how about bigger wheels, the app, rear interior light, more room for rear passengers’ feet under the front seat, rear seats folding to give a flatter boot floor, and V2L. Still hoping for all these on the facelift; it would ease the pain of the inevitable price increase & keep it competitive.

 

[AdamMGEV]

Absolutely. While they’re at it, how about bigger wheels, the app, rear interior light, more room for rear passengers’ feet under the front seat, rear seats folding to give a flatter boot floor, and V2L. Still hoping for all these on the facelift; it would ease the pain of the inevitable price increase & keep it competitive.

All of those would be nice

 

[Alb]

How about a nationwide integrated charging network and OTA updates?
Perhaps change that MG badge for a T?

 

[Edoc16]

I’m sure we can feature this topic on the 17th Jan.

If there were 10 “things” to base a decision on in the ZS v 5 debate what would they be? I have listed the obvious...your help would be appreciated

1. Price
2. Running costs/Range

IMHO better looking but I'm an old git when my first car was a Morris Oxford !

 

[Rocinante]

V2L. Still hoping for all these on the facelift; it would ease the pain of the inevitable price increase & keep it competitive.

MG unveils new MG5 Electric: world’s first all-electric station wagon

The new MG5 Electric is the world's first 100% electric station wagon, with more than 400 km range and 1,456 litres maximum trunk volume.

news.mgmotor.eu

Provisional specifications MG5 Electric
(article dated 16-03-2021)
400km(WLTP range)*
578L (trunk volume)
1,456L trunk volume max
135 kW / 280 Nm electric motor*
3.4 sec (0-50 km/h acceleration)*
8.3 sec (0-100 km/h acceleration)*
11 kW AC Charger (3-phase fast charging)
30 min to 80% battery level fast-charging capacity
500 kg towing capacity*
75 kg roof load*
MG Pilot – advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
V2L 2,500W power supply for external usage

 

[Rocinante]

..the app...

Also,

New details MG Marvel R Electric, renewed MG ZS EV and MG5 Electric

Just two years after the relaunch of the iconic British car brand in mainland Europe, MG enters a new phase with three new models. Read more.

news.mgmotor.eu

"the MG5 Electric will be offered with the MG iSMART connectivity system including the smartphone app as standard. "

"electric motor which produces 115 kW (156 ps) and 260 Nm of torque" as opposed to the "135 kW / 280 Nm electric motor" mentioned in the earlier article.

 

[Poor yoric]

So not the other five things I would wish for, then. You can add the option of cloth seats in the exclusive to the list, too, as i’m not too keen on the sweaty nethers you get with the plastic ones.
Don’t get me wrong, I really like the 5. It’s just that there will be so much more competition around when it finally arrives here, that the little niggles will become deal breakers.

 

[Archev]

IMHO better looking but I'm an old git when my first car was a Morris Oxford !

Ahh the Oxford - wonderful machine- my Dad’s company car was the estate car style. I overcooked it one night and mysteriously it broke a connecting rod on his way to work next day.

 

[AdamMGEV]

MG unveils new MG5 Electric: world’s first all-electric station wagon

The new MG5 Electric is the world's first 100% electric station wagon, with more than 400 km range and 1,456 litres maximum trunk volume.

news.mgmotor.eu

Provisional specifications MG5 Electric
(article dated 16-03-2021)
400km(WLTP range)*
578L (trunk volume)
1,456L trunk volume max
135 kW / 280 Nm electric motor*
3.4 sec (0-50 km/h acceleration)*
8.3 sec (0-100 km/h acceleration)*
11 kW AC Charger (3-phase fast charging)
30 min to 80% battery level fast-charging capacity
500 kg towing capacity*
75 kg roof load*
MG Pilot – advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
V2L 2,500W power supply for external usage

So why is it slower than the current one?

 

[Ozzie1989]

So why is it slower than the current one?

Stop the wheel spinning many people talk of and eek out more range?