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

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	SE
Price	£28,986
Battery Capacity	49
Engine Power - BHP	170
Acceleration	8
Top Speed	101 mph
Length	4476 mm
Width	1849 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	453 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1635 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
Multifunction steering wheel
One pedal drive
Rake/reach adjustable steering wheel
Rear air vents
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

4 Regenerative braking modes (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 and 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

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	49
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1590
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	510
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	120
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	24
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	150
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	150
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	7
Usable Battery Capacity	41.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	491
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	305
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	211

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Engine Layout	REAR TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	82
NCAP Safety Assist %	78
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8
Engine Power - BHP	170
Engine Torque - NM	250
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1621 mm
Length	4476 mm
Wheelbase	2730 mm
Width	1849 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2094 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2080 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1441 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	453 l
Max. Loading Weight	445 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1635 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.5 m

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

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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