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The Roewe i5 is a
subcompact car Subcompact car is a North American Car classification, classification for cars smaller than a compact car. It is broadly equivalent to the B-segment (Europe), supermini (Great Britain) or A0-class (China) classifications. According to the Unite ...
produced by
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since 2017. Available as a sedan and as an electric station wagon, the latter was first introduced via the electric station wagon version, the Roewe Ei5, the compact station wagon debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. For export markets, the model is marketed under the British
MG Motor MG Motor is a British automotive manufacturer owned by SAIC Motor, a Chinese state-owned carmaker based in Shanghai. It uses the MG marque, founded in Oxford, England, in 1924. SAIC Motor gained control of the marque in December 2007 by acqu ...
marque. The sedan model is sold as the MG5 while the battery electric estate variant is sold in Europe as the MG5 EV and in Thailand as the MG EP or MG ES.


Overview

The Roewe i5 (MG5 in export markets) is a petrol-powered model and is only available as a petrol-powered sedan, while the battery electric Ei5 is only available as a station wagon. The engines for the i5 are the same 1.5-litre inline-4 petrol engine and 1.5-litre inline-4 turbocharged petrol engine from the Buick Excelle GX. File:2017 SAIC Roewe i5 (front).jpg, 2017 Roewe i5 (pre-facelift) File:2017 SAIC Roewe i5 (rear).jpg, Rear view (pre-facelift) File:Morris Garages MG5 1.5 Alpha 2023 (1) (cropped).jpg, MG5 sedan (pre-facelift)


2021 facelift

The i5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year as China adopted the Youth, Dynamic and Quality design philosophy featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, redesigned side profile, new alloys and interior trims. The updated model is powered by a selection of SAIC's Bluecore 1.5-litre turbo engine and 1.5-litre engine, with the 1.5-litre turbo engine developing and and the 1.5-litre engine developing and . File:Roewe i5 facelift IMG01.jpg, 2023 Roewe i5 (first facelift) File:Roewe i5 facelift IMG02.jpg, Rear view (first facelift)


i5 GT

A sportier trim was unveiled during the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show called the Roewe i5 GT. The i5 GT features the same powertrain as the base i5 sedan while features redesigned front and rear bumpers with larger grilles. File:Roewe i5 GT 001.jpg, Roewe i5 GT front view File:Roewe i5 GT 002.jpg, Roewe i5 GT rear view


2023 facelift

The Roewe i5 received a second facelift, which was launched in June 2023. This is an extensive facelift which features new front and rear end designs, side fenders, and a new interior. File:Roewe i5 II 001.jpg, 2023 Roewe i5 (second facelift) File:Roewe i5 II 002.jpg, Rear view (second facelift) File:2023 SAIC Roewe i5 interior.jpg, Interior (second facelift)


Roewe Ei5 / MG5 EV (EP22)

The Roewe Ei5 is the electric station wagon version of the Roewe i5. Debuting during the 2017
Guangzhou Auto Show China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition (), also called Guangzhou International Motor Show () or Auto Guangzhou (), is an auto show held by Guangzhou Zhanlian Exhibition Service Co., Ltd, in November and December every year in the G ...
, the Chinese version is powered by a single electric motor producing . It claims a range of and a top speed. The Ei5 was launched in the UK rebranded as the MG5 EV in September 2020, with a more powerful, electric motor and a top speed. With a 52.2-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of in the WLTP cycle. A long range version with 400 V, 61.1 kWh battery is available and has a range of in WLTP cycle. 87 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging. 2.2 kW V2L. File:Roewe Ei5 001 China 2018-03-28.jpg, Roewe Ei5 File:2017 SAIC Roewe Ei5 (rear).jpg, Rear view File:2021 MG 5 SW EV Exclusive Front.jpg, MG5 SW EV (UK) File:2021 MG 5 SW EV Exclusive Rear.jpg, Rear view


2021 facelift

The Ei5 received a facelift for the 2021 model year in China featuring redesigned front and rear end designs, the updated Roewe badge, new alloys, a new interior with new trim pieces and a new infotainment system. The updated model is powered by a electric motor and has an NEDC range of . The battery capacity is 61 kWh. Like the pre-facelift model, it is sold in Europe as the MG5. File:Roewe Ei5 facelift 2022091501.jpg, Roewe Ei5 (facelift) File:Roewe Ei5 facelift 2022091502.jpg, Rear view File:MG 5 EV (EP22) 1X7A6207.jpg, MG5 EV (Europe, facelift) File:MG 5 EV (EP22) 1X7A6210 Retusche.jpg, Rear view File:MG 5 EV (EP22) Automesse Ludwigsburg 2022 1X7A5974.jpg, Interior (MG5 EV)


Markets


Asia


Philippines

The MG5 Sedan was launched in the Philippines on 13 September 2019, with three trim levels: Core, Style, and Alpha, it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or a CVT.


Singapore

The MG5 EV was launched in Singapore on 4 September 2021, with two trim levels: Excite (50.3kWh) and Exclusive (61.1kWh).


Thailand

The EP was launched in Thailand on 26 November 2020 in a sole variant powered by a 50.3kWh battery. The facelifted version debuted in March 2023 as the ES, in a sole variant powered by a 51kWh battery, the pre-facelift EP continues to be sold alongside the facelifted model.


Vietnam

The MG5 Sedan was launched in Vietnam on 25 September 2023, with three variants: 1.5 M/T, 1.5 CVT STD and 1.5 CVT DELUX. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine.


Europe

The MG5 EV or MG5 SW EV made its European debut starting in UK in September 2020. The facelifted model debuted in Europe in March 2022.


Mexico

The MG5 Sedan was introduced alongside the ZS and HS in Mexico on 21 October 2020, marking the return of MG Motors in Mexico after 15 years. At launch, three trim levels are available: Style, Excite and Exclusive. All variants are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to either a 5-speed manual or CVT. In November 2024, the facelifted model debuted in Mexico with the same trim levels except for the Exclusive trim replaced with the Elegance.


Middle East

The MG5 sedan was launched in the GCC countries on 29 July 2019. It is powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine, and it is available in three trims; STD, COM and LUX. The facelifted MG5 was introduced alongside the RX9 on 29 October 2024.


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