MG 5
The MG 5 is a series of compact cars that has been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012. The first generation MG 5 was launched on 28 March 2012 in China, and shares the same automotive platform as the Roewe 350 saloon car. In China, the first generation hatchback was sold as the MG 5, while the sedan was sold as the MG GT. The MG GT was also sold as the MG 5 in several markets. Additionally, the Roewe i5 and Ei5 is also sold as the MG 5 in Philippines and the  UK respectively. First generation (AP12; 2012). The first generation MG 5 debuted in concept car form at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show as the MG Concept 5. Technical details. The production MG 5 is powered by a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder "VTi-Tech" engine, producing and . There is a choice of five speed manual or four speed automatic transmissions. A 1.5 litre turbo "Hyperboost" version was launched in November 2013, producing and mated to a six speed automatic transmission with a claimed top speed of . All models are equipped with 16 inch wheels, fitted with 205/55 tyres. Second generation  (2020). The second generation MG 5 debuted in September 2020 right before the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. According to SAIC, the second generation MG 5 features the third generation MG family design language, including a front fascia similar to the 2020 MG HS facelift, with engine options include a 1.5 litre turbo petrol four cylinder engine developed by SAIC, producing and a 1.5 litre petrol four cylinder engine producing . The MG 5 was revealed in July 2021 in Thailand, featuring 1.5-litre SAIC 15S4C engine. MG 5 Scorpio (2022). The MG 5 received a performance variant called the MG 5  Scorpio for the 2022 model year with the front fascia completely redesigned and an additional performance-inspired body kit and additional color options. The MG 5 Scorpio is powered by the same 1.5 liter turbo engine that powers the regular MG 5 but tuned up to 181 hp, 8 hp more than the standard model. The top speed is 200 kilometers per hour which is the same as the standard MG 5. Gearbox remains to be the same 7-speed DCT. Other versions. Since 2019, the MG 5 nameplate was reused for a rebadged Roewe i5 for markets outside China . This gasoline-powered saloon car model uses the General Motors Delta II. In Mexico, the Roewe-based MG 5 was introduced alongside the HS and ZS on 21 October 2020, marking the return of the MG marque in the Mexican market after 15 years. The MG 5 is offered with a gasoline engine only, in Style, Excite, and Elegance trim lines. In 2020, the electric Roewe Ei5 estate was launched in the United Kingdom as the MG5 EV, with a two model range (Excite or Exclusive) priced from £24,495. Excluding SUVs and crossovers, the MG5 EV was marketed as  the first ever electric estate car in the UK market and was launched alongside the plug-in hybrid version of the HS crossover.