Used MG MG5 for sale

What types of used MG5 cars are there?

MG is on a roll when it comes to electric cars, with popular models like the MG ZS EV, MG4 and MG5 all hitting the mark when it comes to affordability and practicality.

In the case of the MG5, it’s also a bit of a trend-setter. It was the first mainstream electric estate to go on sale in the UK, defining a new category of EVs.

Even to this day, rivals are pretty thin on the ground unless you want to spend more than twice the list price of an MG5 on something like the BMW i5 Touring, Audi A6 Avant e-tron or Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo.

Popular MG5 trims

Besides being an affordable electric estate, the MG5 is also really good value for money. There aren’t many trim levels, because even entry-level cars get everything you’d ever need.

> MG5 SE - entry-level model gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams

> MG5 Trophy - the Trophy model has heated front seats, automatic climate control and a 360-degree parking camera

MG5 history

After redefining itself as a budget-friendly car brand in the mid and late 2010s, the 2020s saw MG turn to electric cars, and the MG5 is a winning model.

> MG5 (2020) - MG’s early entry to the electric estate market resulted in great sales for the MG5 among families, taxi drivers and company car users

> Facelifted MG5 (2023) - the family estate got a new exterior design and tech improvements inside

What features does the MG5 have?

The MG5 is excellent value for money – go for a post-facelift model and you’ll get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a reversing camera.

Other standard kit includes keyless entry, adaptive cruise control and app connectivity for controlling things like the climate and charging.

We also like the variable regenerative braking modes and the fact that the MG5 has vehicle-to-load technology, so it can charge things as well as be charged. Handy.

Trophy cars get faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats and a 360-degree parking camera, among other minor changes.

Is the MG5 reliable?

Since the British brand was reborn under Chinese ownership, MG has built itself a great name for reliability and affordability of ownership.

While it may be a relatively new model in the grand scheme of things, data for the MG5 already suggests the car should be reliable.

As with any electric model, if features fewer moving parts than a petrol-powered car, so there’s generally less to go wrong anyway.

How much does the MG5 cost to run?

Newer cars have a 61kWh battery, which should be good for around 250 miles of range. Bank on 200 miles and you should have most scenarios covered.

With a cheap off-peak rate at home, you could fully charge the MG5 for as little as £4.30 – expect to pay more out and about, and for the convenience of rapid chargers.

Insurance groups for the MG5 are in the late 20s and early 30s, which is standard for this type of car. Always remember to get a quote, because there are other factors at play when calculating the cost of your insurance.

Who is the MG5 suitable for?

A used MG5 for sale is a no-brainer for families who are used to the extra space and practicality of an estate’s bigger boot – it’s a great stepping stone into electric motoring with its cheap buying and running costs, too.

Only recently have more affordable electric estates come to the market, so they’ll usually be more expensive to buy used because you can’t find many older models.

Cars like the Peugeot e-308 SW and Vauxhall Astra Electric Sports Tourer are really the only competition the MG5 has, but if you’re prepared to consider hybrids, then there are plenty around with big boots, including the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.