NEW MG5 2021 REVIEW & ROAD TEST: THE 1ST ELECTRIC ESTATE CAR IN THE UK

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The MG5 SW EV is presented as the UK's first electric estate car, offering a compelling blend of practicality, style, and economy. The reviewer highlights its impressive range, with a WLTP combined figure of 214 miles (up to 276 in the city), and notes its competitive pricing starting from £24,495 for the Excite trim. While the exterior design is based on the Roewe i5 and differs from MG's current language, it's described as not a bad-looking car with executive touches like chrome accents. The interior is praised for its familiarity, good build quality, comfortable seats, and ample space, particularly in the generous 464-liter boot (expandable to 1456 liters with seats folded). However, the review points out limitations in safety and tech features, lacking advanced aids like blind-spot detection and cross-traffic alert, and notes the interior plastics are hard in places. The driving experience is described as quiet, comfortable, and planted, with responsive steering and decent performance, especially in Sport mode. A significant portion of the review details a challenging road trip, where the MG5 performed admirably, achieving an impressive 1.155 miles per mile traveled over 115 miles, exceeding expectations for range depletion on steep hills and motorway speeds. The reviewer concludes that the MG5 is a versatile, practical, and good-value electric estate car suitable for family adventures.