The MG ES5 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. The model was introduced in October 2024, and will be exported to Europe.

MG ES5
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Model codeES34[1]
Production2024–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformModular Scalable Platform[2] / Nebula
RelatedMG4 EV
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Power output
  • 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS)
Battery
  • 49.1 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP
  • 62.2 kWh CATL-SAIC LFP
Range
  • 425–525 km (264–326 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length4,476 mm (176.2 in)
Width1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,621 mm (63.8 in)
Kerb weight1,685–1,740 kg (3,715–3,836 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMG EZS / ZS EV

Overview

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MG ES5 rear

The model was initially registered to Chinese authorities as the MG S5, but it was renamed to ES5 shortly before its introduction.[3][4] It is powered by a rear-mounted 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) motor with a rear five-link independent suspension.[5][6]


References

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  1. ^ Akhtar, Riz (2024-10-13). "MG S5, MG's next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia". The Driven. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  2. ^ "2025 MG S5: ZS EV replacement spied in Australia". CarExpert. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  3. ^ "2025 MG S5 electric SUV shown ahead of official reveal: Will it replace the ZS EV?". Drive. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  4. ^ Crooks, Alastair (2024-10-15). "New MG ZS EV shown off in Chinese ES5 guise". Auto Express. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  5. ^ "定位紧凑型家用纯电SUV 上汽名爵MG ES5首发亮相" [Positioned as a compact family-use pure electric SUV, SAIC MG ES5 debuts]. www.sohu.com. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  6. ^ Chen, Dong Yi (2024-10-15). "SAIC's MG ES5 all-electric SUV debuts in China with 525 km range". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
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