{"id":2473,"date":"2025-08-07T11:07:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T01:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2473"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T02:23:47","slug":"review-2025-mg-s5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-s5\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MG S5"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 MG S5<\/strong><\/a> replaces the ZS EV<\/strong><\/a> with a ground\u2011up electric platform shared with the MG 4<\/a><\/strong>, rear\u2011wheel drive as standard, and a cabin that feels a class up on MG\u2019s older stuff. In Australia it arrived in late April and hit showrooms through May, bringing sharp drive\u2011away pricing and a features list that reads like a mid\u2011spec from bigger\u2011name rivals. Think practical family EV first, budget badge second.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Rear\u2011drive balance, roomy boot, tidy energy use in real\u2011world Aussie driving, generous equipment for the money.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> No ANCAP rating yet, WLTP range depends a lot on wheel and battery choice, and ride can feel firm on sharp edges.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

MG S5<\/a> price<\/strong> starts at $40,490 drive\u2011away<\/strong> for the Excite 49. The range stacks like this: Excite 49 $40,490; Essence 49 $42,990; Excite 62 $44,990; Essence 62 $47,990. Those figures were confirmed at launch in late April, with deliveries kicking off in May. MG S5<\/a> release date<\/strong> for Australia therefore sits April-May 2025.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Even the Excite nets LED lighting, 10.25\u2011inch digital cluster, 12.8\u2011inch touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring, sat\u2011nav, iSmart app, climate with rear vents, V2L and keyless entry. The Essence adds 18\u2011inch alloys, panoramic glass roof, power tailgate, wireless charging, heated front seats and a 6\u2011speaker audio system. This is the kind of kit list that makes first\u2011time EV buyers feel spoiled.<\/p>\n

2025 MG S5<\/a> features<\/strong> worth calling out day\u2011to\u2011day: physical HVAC toggles that are easy to hit on the move, big bottle\u2011friendly door bins, and a flat rear floor so three across is doable in a pinch. Cargo space is 453 L with seats up and up to 1,441 L with them folded.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

An ANCAP score is not yet published<\/strong>. Standard MG S5<\/a> safety features<\/strong> include AEB, adaptive cruise, blind\u2011spot monitoring, lane\u2011keeping and departure warnings, rear cross\u2011traffic assist, safe exit warning and seven airbags. Essence adds a 360\u2011degree camera. The MG Pilot Custom function lets you store your preferred intervention levels so you are not turning the same alerts off every trip.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

All variants use a single rear motor with 125 kW and 250 Nm<\/strong>, and you can choose either a 49 kWh<\/strong> or 62 kWh<\/strong> battery. Official consumption is listed at 171 Wh\/km<\/strong> for the Essence 62, and early Aussie testing has observed approximately<\/strong> 15.8 kWh\/100 km<\/strong>, which is encouraging for a small SUV. DC fast charging claims are 30-80 percent in about 19 minutes<\/strong> for both batteries, thanks to 120 kW (49 kWh) or 150 kW (62 kWh) peak rates.<\/p>\n

MG backs the car with a 10\u2011year\/250,000 km warranty<\/strong>, which is one of the longest in the segment. Service interval and pricing details were still being finalised at launch, but MG\u2019s recent EVs have offered simple, low\u2011touch maintenance.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

MG has aimed the S5<\/strong><\/a> straight at the BYD Atto 3<\/strong>, Kia EV3<\/strong><\/a>, Geely EX5<\/strong><\/a>, Chery Omoda E5<\/strong><\/a> and Leapmotor C10<\/strong><\/a>, while also overlapping price\u2011wise with popular petrol SUVs like RAV4<\/strong><\/a>, CX\u20115<\/strong><\/a> and Tucson<\/strong><\/a>. The S5<\/strong><\/a> undercuts several EV rivals on drive\u2011away pricing and brings rear\u2011drive dynamics and a bright, modern interior that feel more grown\u2011up than the outgoing ZS EV<\/strong><\/a>. If you want the plushest ride and the longest range, some rivals still have advantages, but if your priority is value, cabin space and easy charging speeds, the MG is right in the sweet spot.<\/p>\n

2025 MG S5 EV Review: Design, Pricing and Features, Plus Real\u2011World Efficiency<\/h2>\n