The 2020 MG 5 Sub-Compact Shames Compact Cars in Features (w/ Specs, Brochure)

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI) is beefing up their MG line-up with their first foray into the highly competitive sub-compact car segment. Launched at the Cebu Auto Show, the MG 5 features class-leading size and packs class-exclusive features at a price that tops below P 940,000.

While comparisons between this and the likes of the Toyota Vios and Honda City are inevitable, MG is actually setting its sights on the Hyundai Reina and Kia Soluto. With that, prices start at just P 658,888 and top out at P 938,888.

The MG 5 is offered four variants:

• MG 5 1.5L Core M/T – P 658,888
• MG 5 1.5L Core CVT – P 718,888
• MG 5 1.5L Style CVT – P 848,888
• MG 5 1.5 Alpha CVT – P 938,888

The brand upstart is lending the MG 5 will all sorts of features that’ll make even a compact car blush (at least on the mid- and top-tier variants): a 10-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree parking camera, a power adjustable driver’s seat, automatic LED headlights, push-button start/stop, automatic climate control, and even a sunroof.

Powering the MG 5 is a normally-aspirated 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. The available transmissions are either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. Four wheel disc brakes are standard across the line

For safety, it comes with 4 airbags, ABS with EBD, tire pressure monitoring, and even electronic stability control that integrates hill hold assist.

The MG 5 is now available at all authorized MG dealerships nationwide in 6 colors: Moon White, Meteorite Black, Carbon Gray, Extreme Speed Red, Morning Gold, and Laser Blue. Like all MG models, it has a 5-year / 100,000-km warranty. It is the center of attention at the Cebu Auto Show, while its Manila launch is slated in October.

2020 MG 5 Specifications

• Overall Length x Width x Height, in mm: 4,601 x 1,818 x 1,489
• Wheelbase, in mm: 2,680
• Curb Weight, in kg: 1,185 to 1,230
• Fuel Tank, in liters: 45
• Trunk Space, in liters: 512
• Engine: 1.5-liter Normally Aspirated EFI 4-cylinder
• Maximum Power: 112 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 150 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
• Maximum Speed, in km/h: 185 (MT), 180 (CVT)
• Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
• Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brakes: Disc
• Tire Size: 195/65 R 15 or 205/55 R 16