2024 MG 5 review: Australia has a new small car bargain! (MG5 aka MG GT)

I didn't have high expectations, but I was blown away by some elements of the new MG 5!

This car is one of the cheapest in Australia, with a starting price below $25K drive-away (AUD), and the top-spec turbocharged version (Essence) tested here is less than $29K drive-away.

It has some issues -- the turbo engine and DCT could be more refined, and it lacks a lot of the active safety tech that rivals have.

But it is surprisingly good car to drive, and has a long warranty that makes it seem like an absolute bargain compared to a Hyundai i30 sedan (Elantra), Mazda 3 sedan, Kia Cerato sedan or any other small sedan.

Watch my EXCLUSIVE detailed review of the 2024 MG5 sedan here. You might be as surprised as I was.

A massive thank you to the guys at MG Orange for loaning the new MG 5 to me. They've always supported my channel, and you can support them by ordering your MG5 with them! Check out their website: https://orangemg.com.au/

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00:00 Intro
00:32 Is it the right price?
01:41 What are the best alternatives?
03:19 Is it the right size?
04:55 Interior
08:02 Under the bonnet
08:54 Driving
12:21 Efficiency
13:07 Is it safe?
14:02 Ownership
14:53 Verdict

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