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MG Motor UK MG5 Electric Estate 115kW Excite EV 61kWh 5dr Auto

MG’s sensible electric estate has been refreshed inside and out with sharper styling and better infotainment, but it still won’t break the bank

Doors5
Drive Train1 SPEED
TransmissionAuto
Fuel TypeElectric
Engine Capacity - CC1
TrimExcite EV
Price£29,695
Battery Capacity61.1
Engine Power - BHP156
Acceleration7.7
Top Speed115 mph
Length4544 mm
Width1818 mm
Height1521 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)464 l
Minimum Kerbweight1550 kg

Driver Convenience

  • 3 Driving modes
  • 7" Colour driver information system
  • 8" colour touch screen
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • E-call
  • iGo Navigation system
  • PAS
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rotary gear selector
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 7 kW onboard charger

Entertainment

  • 2 USB ports
  • 6 speaker audio system with 3D sound
  • Aux input
  • DAB audio
  • iPod compatibility
  • Radio/MP3 player
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Auto headlights
  • Bi-function projection headlight
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour electric adjustable door mirrors
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Front fog lights
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Rear side wing doors

Interior Features

  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split/fold
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke steering wheel
  • 4 way adjustable passenger seat
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
  • Adjustable dual height boot floor
  • Air conditioning with odour filter
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front headrests
  • Front seat back map pockets
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Reach/Tilt adjustable steering
  • Single front passenger seat

Packs

  • MG Pilot - MG5

Passive Safety

  • 2 x adjustable rear head rests
  • 3 regenerative braking system
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • ABS/EBD
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBA
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • ESP
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill launch assist
  • Rear child locks
  • Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
  • Seatbelt reminder for rear passenger seats
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Remote central locking with push button engine start
  • Speed sensing door locks

Wheels

  • 16" Meteor alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
Battery Capacity in kWh61.1
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)570
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)61
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW50
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)40
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW100
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationFront
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years7
Usable Battery Capacity57.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City11.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb17.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City5.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City539
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb403
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City334
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb250

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)1
Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0727A
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years7
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)7.7
Engine Power - BHP156
Engine Torque - NM260
Top Speed115 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear205/60 R16
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1521 mm
Height (including roof rails)1543 mm
Length4544 mm
Wheelbase2659 mm
Width1818 mm
Width (including mirrors)2059 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight1992 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1456 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)464 l
Max. Loading Weight442 kg
Max. Roof Load75
Minimum Kerbweight1550 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.3 m

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