MGS5 EV Trophy Long Range test drive

[TedB]

Had a test drive in an MGS5 EV Trophy Long Range today and it was very interesting to compare with my current MG4 EV Trophy Long Range. The S5 was much improved on the inside with better finish and materials. Central display was larger and much clearer. Seats were more comfortable and suspension was better on bumpy road surfaces. Steering felt the same.

However, despite the S5 having 30 PS more than the 4 and quoted 0 to 62 mph 1.4 seconds faster, its throttle response felt positively lethargic compared with my MG4 with both in normal mode. In fact I was so surprised that when I got home I wondered if it could have been an SE model instead. However, the dealer said it was a Trophy model and it did have an electrically adjustable driver’s seat so it must have been a Trophy model.

One of the many things that I like with my MG4 Trophy is its throttle response at any legal speed. Even my wife noticed the difference as my passenger.

Have others noticed this only it would be a deal breaker for me when my lease expires in a couple of months time?

 

[5teep]

Never driven an MG4 but I do drive an MG5 and it is nippier off the blocks than my S5. That doesn't bother me though, it still accellerates plenty fast enough to get me into/out of trouble.

 

[walz]

Being totally new to my MGS5 the throttle lag dose concern me as I feel like the slowest to pull away at lights etc, I haven’t tried in sports mode yet but I am sure I will get use to it as my previous car was a petrol /hybrid

 

[cd1yat]

It is more controlled, yes. Having come from an MG4, the difference is noticeable but I really prefer the MGS5 implementation.

It makes the car feel less on-off as you press the pedal and has reduced the being bounced about for passengers, especially on B roads.

Also, having popped the S5 in to sport mode once or twice, it actually feels quicker than the MG4 and picks up so rapidly.

For me, it feels so much better all round but I appreciate it is personal!