MGS5 - Underrated

[mdiox]

Hey all,

Long time reader and first time poster here. Proud owner for about 1.5 months, and feel that this car is so underrated. Im comparing it BYDs, Jaecoos/Omoda and Xpeng. It feels that this MGS5 is legit a driver's car. So much appreciation for the physical buttons as opposed to using the touch screen/voice control, how lush the interior is for the price range, how turns and corners feel somewhat tight and secure. I took the beige interior with the sun roof, and loving the aesthetics!

Just wished for automatic controls on the passenger seat

What are your thoughts?

 

[Ian Key]

I agree with most of what you say but in the UK we don't have the option of a sunroof or beige interior. The handling is good for a SUV although a little choppy at slow speed on uneven road surfaces.

 

[salty]

mdiox. To the forum.

 

[Alb]

It may be underrated in Singapore but it has received nothing but glowing reviews in the UK.

 

[mdiox]

I agree with most of what you say but in the UK we don't have the option of a sunroof or beige interior. The handling is good for a SUV although a little choppy at slow speed on uneven road surfaces.

Oops. i guess its a regulation thing?

It may be underrated in Singapore but it has received nothing but glowing reviews in the UK.

Thats good to hear. A large part of the decisiom process was scouring through reviews - lots in the UK and Australia.

 

[nem]

Yeah it doesnt come with a sunroof option in Norway either. Im guessing its a European thing?

 

[DaveIJ]

I love mine and enjoy driving it we have a small BYD in the household also which is great but I agree it's very underrated good range comfortable and use buttons when driving for the money its a brillent and enjoyable car.

 

[Liam Z]

If you call it is "underrated" in SG, then I have no word to describe how bad the Sales it is in China mainland.
I just bought one last month and it only costs me about 8,750 GBP ( with tax & insurance), including sun roof, power Seats (both driver & passenger sides), power liftgate and a 2K 15.4 touch screen.

Still, very few people buys it even with such a low price.

 

[Alb]

I suppose there is a lot of competition in China.

 

[mdiox]

If you call it is "underrated" in SG, then I have no word to describe how bad the Sales it is in China mainland.
I just bought one last month and it only costs me about 8,750 GBP ( with tax & insurance), including sun roof, power Seats (both driver & passenger sides), power liftgate and a 2K 15.4 touch screen.

Still, very few people buys it even with such a low price.

In Singapore, Teslas and BYDs make the majority of EVs. I see more Xpengs, Omodas, Jaecoos and Aions than the MGS5. Quite a decent number of MG4s, MG5s though. I guess the competition for that SUV class is crazy here. We are getting aggressive trade-in values, charging vouchers and others by different dealers.

 

[mdiox]

I suppose there is a lot of competition in China.

Yeah... Id love to visit and get a feel of, and into all of their tech.

 

[IanChong2025]

It may be underrated in Singapore but it has received nothing but glowing reviews in the UK.

Yes, in Malaysia too. Hardly seen one on the street.

 

[German Paddy]

Same in Ireland. Very competitively priced, but only about 120 registered so far. There might be a big push coming in January 26 (or not).

 

[mdiox]

Yes, in Malaysia too. Hardly seen one on the street.

Nice! I see more of the Emas 7 there

 

[Loveclose]

Just picked mine up today!!!!!!
I'd agree with others who posted here - it's gone down well in the UK, and there are pretty much rave reviews all over YouTube.....

 

[DaveIJ]

I parked next to one today in a multi story I live in a village of about 200 homes there are two of us MGS5 in real happy with mine

 

[Loveclose]

I parked next to one today in a multi story I live in a village of about 200 homes there are two of us MGS5 in real happy with mine

Feels great so far! Few quirks to iron out, but it's been a fabulous first day....despite the worst rain I can remember for some considerable time!!