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NDTV
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
New MG Electric SUV Design Patent Leaked, Check Details
JSW MG Motor India has been working on diversifying its electric vehicle lineup for quite some time now. Also, the brand's Windsor EV has garnered impressive sales volume and has emerged as one of the top-selling EVs in the Indian market. The brand has also launched the Windsor EV Pro with a larger battery pack and features. Apart from its current EV lineup, MG is also looking forward to diversifying its portfolio. Recently, a leaked patent image shows that the British auto major is working on a new electric SUV. MG electric SUV design patent leaked JSW MG Motor's parent company, SAIC Motor, has filed the design patent for its upcoming electric car. The patent images suggest that the upcoming electric vehicle is going to be an SUV and resembles an enlarged version of the MG S5. The electric SUV's design patent shows a larger brand logo in the front, gets sleeker LED headlights, LED DRLs, countered closed-off grille at the front, and the creased bumper design adds to the premium outlook. The rear part of the MG mid-size SUV is equipped with elements like connected wrap-around LED tail lights, an extended roof spoiler, a sporty rear bumper, and a windshield wiper at the rear. Also, the premium design components of the MG electric SUV include conventional door handles, large alloy wheels, large window area, larger rear doors, and stylish faux roof rails. MG electric SUV, side profile The new MG electric SUV is said to be a ground-up MG vehicle and will be based on the brand's Modular Scalable Platform (MSP), previously seen in the Cyberster, MG 4, and others. The powertrain specs have not been revealed yet, but the reports suggest that the mid-size SUV will rival with the likes of the Volkswagen ID4, Kia EV5, BYD Sealion 7, and the Tesla Model Y.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
I drove seven electric cars in one day – one surprising vehicle blew me away
Electric cars are steadily becoming more and more popular as the UK becomes more eco-friendly and petrol prices refusing to go down. But venturing into the market for your first EV can be daunting with a range of questions needing answering. How much should you spend? How far should the car be expected to go on one charge? I'm as interested as any in the new wave of EVs and had the chance to test seven in one single day at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader's annual test day at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford. In short, it is an opportunity for journalists to reacquaint, or in my case get to know, a whole host of cars currently on sale in the UK today. I managed to get behind the wheels of the Hyundai Inster, Mini Aceman, MG S5, Ford Explorer, Leapmotor T03, BYD Sealion, and Ford Mach E Rallye. My previous experience of electric cars up until this point had been two iterations of the brilliant Porsche Taycan, the Mercedes EQA SUV, and it's bigger brother the EQC. As a result, the test day was a good time to put a few more learnings through my head, shoulders, knees, toes, and bottom. With the number of electric cars on the rise in the UK, it's probably a good idea to actually drive a few of them. Top of the list of the electric cars I drove that day was the second cheapest of the septet, the Hyundai Inster. The Hyundai Inster is a small city car whose starting price is just over £23,000. Think of it as like Hyundai's electric equivalent of Fiat's relaunch of the 500 in the 2000s. It's a small car designed for cities with eye-catching looks and a funky interior; it's not designed to break land speed records, just take to the shops and maybe the occasional long journey. On Millbrook's alpine handling course's ever tightening turns and cambered sweeps it certainly ticked the fun box with a battery that, at its smallest is 42kWh, but can be given 49kWh if you opt for a more expensive model. The main competitors for this car are the likes of the Dacia Spring and Citroen e-C3, vehicles which I admittedly haven't tested yet. I loved how brave the interior of Inster was with its mix of tactile surfaces and buttons alongside the various storage options available. I was repeatedly reminded of Fiat's relaunch of the Fiat 500 in the early-2000s, and whilst that car divided opinion, it sold in the bucketload because of it's handling, personalisation, and fun looks. I think Hyundai may have pulled off the same it wasn't the only intriguing electric car there. The Leapmotor T03 is currently the cheapest electric car on sale in the UK with prices starting at just over £15,000. Every single time I was out in a car, there was a Leapmotor gamely making an appearance somewhere, although this may have had something to do with the fact there were three of them. Leaping aboard the Leapmotor it was easy to see why it was as relatively cheap as sold, although you could get superior cars for the same money on the second hand car market. Being so small, it was certainly nimble, but describe it as anything other than 'briefly brisk' would be too complimentary on its performance. It's not designed to go up against the Taycan or BMW i4, it's designed for those who want an accessible entry into the EV world. Accessible it is, but one can't help but feel the money would be better spent on a nearly-used petrol or hybrid car that was bigger. Speaking of bigger, the Ford Explorer SUV, the Blue Oval's electrified family vehicle that I reviewed for the Mirror. It felt large and comfortable; but lacking in seat support that meant one didn't feel entirely gripped during tight manoeuvring. It has a solid platform though which felt flat and level during said manoeuvring, particularly if a pothole was encountered or sudden stop required. From a technological perspective, the battery size ranges from 52kWh all the way up to 79kWh with the former coming in rear-wheel drive form and the latter in four-wheel drive guise. On the road, there was good visibility thanks in large part to your raised driving position. A potential rival to the Ford Explorer is the also very red MG S5, the Anglo-Chinese's company latest attempt at an SUV product. After the ready success of its other SUV products the MG ZS and HS, the S5 EV was actually a bit of a surprise for how stable and firm it felt. Unlike other electric cars, it has some genuine steering feel and you have a good idea as to what all four wheels are doing. I came back from it slightly charmed, and realised it would be tough choice between it and the Ford if it came to it. Just like the MG, the BYD Sealion is Chinese and it was the first electric car that I have ever driven. Unlike the others, this was a genuine competitor to the Porsche Taycan and one of the highest performance electric saloons money can buy. On the inside it had two massive touch screens and a few buttons on the steering wheel to ease your way into the experience. On the road, the amount of power was clear and evident. It's certainly a vehicle that would win the traffic light grand prix if given a chance and took to turns with a high degree of alacrity even if the steering was a little vague for my liking, but that's just a personal preference. The final two electric cars to name were both from established brands, but very different in what they were trying to achieve. The Mini Aceman is another family SUV, a sort-of electric version of the Mini Countryman that we've become familiar with. It's got short overhangs front and rear that should help with parking and comes with MINI's new interior styling that includes a new chunky steering wheel from BMW (who own MINI). However, unlike the BMW 1 Series, this thick device felt at home in this family vehicle. All controls are directed through a touchscreen only central circular binnacle. Through it you can choose moods and tune to the car's radio etc. There's also a head of up display if you don't want to constantly move your head to the left to see how fast you're going. Despite the eccentricities there were two major surprises. The first was how well it handled and how much confidence one felt when the road got twisty, it cornered flat, but communicated you enough to let you know how much grip you had and where. The second was rather more surprising, it played piano music whenever you hit the accelerator. I'm not joking, when you pressed your right foot down, music emanated from the speakers, rising to a crescendo if accelerating from a slow speed. I've never had this in a car, and although it would be charming, I can't help but feel you'd be begging to find the way to turn it off after a few weeks. All in all, a good effort if you can find the silencer. The final car, the Ford Mach E Rallye, is a special run of cars from Ford. It's based on their Mustang SUV and can best be thought of Ford applying the knowhow from the World Rally Championship to a family SUV. As a such, this was on treaded tyres and came with a cue rear wing and raised suspension. It's hard then, to put this in the same category as the other cars given how bespoke it is, but it was great to an experience an electric car probably not designed with mass market appeal in mind. It's important we imbue electric cars with a sense of fun and the Mach E Rallye achieved that. All in all, it was a productive day getting behind the wheel of several electric cars, and whilst the Hyundai Inster took the day, it was evidence that the world of electric cars in the UK is not without it's varied and interesting choice.
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Car review: MG S5's appeal is beyond skin-deep
Subtly does it: At a casual glance, the MG S5 does not scream for attention ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM SINGAPORE – The compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) class is the key battleground where car brands sl ug it out for market dominance. Spacious, well-equipped and a refreshingly engaging drive, the MG S5 may be just what the Chinese-owned brand needs to make a mark in an increasingly congested segment. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
West Australian
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
2025 MG S5 EV: New ZS EV replacement becomes Australia's cheapest electric SUV
MG has confirmed local pricing for its new S5 EV small electric SUV, positioning the replacement for the ZS EV as the cheapest battery-electric SUV now available in the country. Hot on the heels of the second-generation MG ZS , which was released in hybrid and petrol forms in recent months, the new S5 EV will launch from $40,490 drive-away for the base Excite with a 49kWh battery, making it the most affordable vehicle of its kind (after on-road costs) ahead of the ultra-compact Hyundai Inster and familiar BYD Atto 3 Essential . Other dearer rivals include the Geely EX5 Complete ($40,990 before on-road costs), Chery Omoda E5 BX (42,990 before on-road costs), Leapmotor C10 Style (45,888 before on-road costs), and Kia EV3 Air Standard Range ($47,600 before on-road costs). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The S5 EV will be offered in two trim grades – Excite and Essence – each with the choice of either a 49kWh or 62kWh battery pack that delivers between 410km and 515km (NEDC) of driving range. At the top of the range, the Essence 62kWh specification asks $47,990 drive-away – less than a base C10 or EV3. However, the S5 EV is at least $3602 more than expensive than its ZS EV predecessor, which dropped to $36,888 drive-away during runout in early 2025. To further incentivise early sales, MG will throw in a free 7kW MG Charge Hub valued at $1199 for the first 500 customers who place a refundable $500 deposit at their local MG dealership. Deliveries will commence next month. The five-seat S5 EV employs the same mechanical platform as the popular MG 4 hatchback, but is significantly larger in almost all dimensions. Variants with the 49kWh battery support a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 120kW, while the larger battery can handle up to 150kW. MG claims both can be replenished from 30 to 80 per cent in as little as 19 minutes. All variants will feature a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and producing 125kW of power and 250Nm of torque, and are covered by MG's benchmark 10-year/250,000km warranty. All S5 EV variants will feature an extensive list of standard equipment including: Essence variants add: Seven exterior paint colours will be available in Australia, and the Essence can also be had with the choice of either a black or white interior trim. The MG S5 will also come with a comprehensive suite of advanced driver aids across both variants (see below), and MG is confident it will match the MG 4's five-star ANCAP rating. Essence variants also get a surround-view camera. MORE: 2025 MG S5: Australian details revealed for ZS EV replacement
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
MG S5 is a spacey, solid family EV that's smooth on the road & a good price – but it struggles to stand out
It's an OK car at a good price... but is that enough? OH MG! MG S5 is a spacey, solid family EV that's smooth on the road & a good price – but it struggles to stand out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MG has now passed a tipping point in the public view. People fall into two camps. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The MG electric S5 is handily compact and parkable Credit: 3 On the road, it's quiet and smooth, like any good EV 3 It features a well-trimmed dash and seats, and a decent screen interface One group link the name with classic roadsters driven by blokes in tweed with socket sets. The other group see MG as just another modern car maker. They might or might not know it's actually Chinese owned and built. In just a very few years, the second group has come to hugely outnumber the first. Mid-size crossovers are the cars everyone wants today, and MG has recently launched two. The HS is petrol. The S5 is the electric one. The S5 is a ground-up electric design, with different styling and engineering to the HS. Not that you'd immediately spot it. They're both pretty generic. But as it has no engine, the S5 doesn't have a big grille. Its daylight LEDs are mounted high up and the headlamps are below. It gives some interest to the featureless wind-cheating face. Prices start at £28,495. That's low for a family EV, but then the battery is small so the range short. MG reveals first of its kind EV truck through sister brand I drove the longer range one, good for a real-world 220 miles or so. Inside, it's big enough for a growing family, and the boot ought to take in most of their clobber. But outside, it's actually shorter than most big-selling family crossovers. So in a city it's handily compact and parkable. MG has raised its game for interior quality, too. It has well-trimmed dash and seats, a decent screen interface. It's not all screen-operated though. No need to jab at the screen just to change the ventilation. There are actual metal buttons, which both add an effect of jewellery and make it easy to use. On the road, it's quiet and smooth, like any good EV. Acceleration is pretty strong in this top-spec version. Electric range is only average, but that's because the battery is also smallish, pegging the price low. It's rear-wheel drive, so doesn't spin a front wheel if you give it the beans out of a roundabout. The suspension rounds off most bumps, and doesn't float so they shouldn't need sick bags in the back. So it's an OK car at a good price. But is that enough? Having established itself as just another modern car maker, MG needs to make itself look different. Its cars are hard to hard to tell apart from so many other brands. So MG has resorted to a social media campaign reminding everyone of its century-old tweedy sports car heritage. Heritage that five years ago it was furiously running away from.
