• Source: Roewe i5

The Roewe i5 is a subcompact car produced by SAIC Motor 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 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.

















= 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 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) and the 1.5-litre engine developing 120 hp (89 kW; 122 PS) and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft; 15 kg⋅m).












= 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.













= 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.
















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, the Chinese version is powered by a single electric motor producing 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS). It claims a range of 300 km (190 mi) and a 145 km/h (90 mph) top speed.
The Ei5 was launched in the UK rebranded as the MG5 EV in September 2020, with a more powerful, 154 hp (115 kW; 156 PS) electric motor and a 115 mph (185 km/h) top speed. With a 52.2-kWh battery, the vehicle has a range of 344 km (214 mi) in the WLTP cycle. A long range version with 400 V, 61.1 kWh battery is available and has a range of 400 km (250 mi) in WLTP cycle. 87 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging. 2.2 kW V2L.





















= 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 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) electric motor and has an NEDC range of 501 km (311 mi). The battery capacity is 61 kWh. Like the pre-facelift model, it is sold in Europe as the MG5.

























Markets






= 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.




= 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.




= 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.




= 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.




= Singapore

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




= 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.




Sales






Notes






References






External links



Official website (Roewe)
Official website (MG)

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Roewe i5
• Roewe
• MG5 (automobile)
• Roewe 360
• List of SAIC vehicles
• Roewe 750
• List of MG vehicles
• Roewe D7
• Roewe RX9
• Roewe Jing