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MG Motor UK Mgs5 Electric Estate 125kW SE EV 49kWh 5dr Auto

This SUV improves upon the MG ZS EV which it replaces, but some rivals are more desirable

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Doors5
Drive Train1 SPEED
TransmissionAuto
Fuel TypeElectric
Engine Capacity - CC1
TrimSE
Price£28,139
Battery Capacity49
Engine Power - BHP170
Acceleration8
Top Speed101 mph
Length4476 mm
Width1849 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)453 l
Minimum Kerbweight1635 kg

Driver Convenience

  • 10.25" floating colour touchscreen
  • 5 driving modes (Eco, sport, snow, custom, standard)
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind spot detection (BAS) with lane change assist (LCA)
  • Driver attention assist
  • E-call
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist with traffic sign recognition
  • iSmart
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • PAS
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Traffic jam assist

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 7 kW onboard charger
  • Battery pre heating ahead of charging
  • Vehicle to load charging

Entertainment

  • 12.8" HD infotainment system
  • 4 speaker audio system
  • 4 USB ports
  • DAB+ radio
  • USB ports (2x front, 1x rear)

Exterior Features

  • Active grille system (AGS)
  • Auto headlights
  • Black rear bumper moulding
  • Electrically adjustable heated black door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Integrated LED daytime running lights
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear wiper
  • Silver roof rails
  • Tinted glass

Interior Features

  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way adjustable passenger seat
  • Automatic climate control
  • Driver 6-way adjustable seat
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front headrests
  • Leather steering wheel
  • One pedal drive
  • Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Rear air vents
  • Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • 4 regenerative braking mode (Auto, 1, 2, 3)
  • ABS/EBD
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Autohold with hill start assist
  • Door open warning
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBA
  • ESP
  • Forward & rear collision warning
  • Front & rear seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front central airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front side airbags
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear seat ISOFIX x2
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

  • Alarm & Engine Immobiliser
  • Keyless entry

Wheels

  • 17" Alloy wheels
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
Battery Capacity in kWh49
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)1590
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)510
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)120
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)24
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW150
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationLeft Side Rear
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years7
Usable Battery Capacity41.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City11.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb16.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City491
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City305
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb211

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)1
Engine LayoutREAR TRANSVERSE
Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO

General

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years7
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8
Engine Power - BHP170
Engine Torque - NM250
Top Speed101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Wheel Type17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)1621 mm
Length4476 mm
Wheelbase2730 mm
Width1849 mm
Width (including mirrors)2094 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2080 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1441 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)453 l
Max. Loading Weight445 kg
Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1635 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb10.5 m
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