MG Motor Malaysia is building anticipation for the launch of the MG S5 EV locally, having shown a teaser on its Facebook page for the model. Registration of interest (ROI) is now open for the fully electric (EV) crossover, hinting at an imminent launch of the MG S5 EV in Malaysia.
The MG S5 EV only recently made its regional debut in Thailand, where it is offered in three variants: Standard Range D, Standard Range X, and Long Range V. According to Headlight Magazine, prices range from THB719,900 (approx. RM94k) to THB899,900 (approx. RM117k).
Dimension-wise, the MG S5 measures 4,476mm long, 1,849mm wide, and 1,621 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,730mm. For comparison, the MG S5 is longer, wider, but shorter than the Proton eMAS 7.
Design details revealed by the ROI site showcase the MG S5 EV’s “Wind Hunter” active intake grille, sleek racing flag-themed LED light signature, and the distinctive full-width “Family Arch” LED taillights. A panoramic sunroof and 18-inch alloy wheels complete the exterior look.
For the interior, the Malaysian MG S5 EV will be equipped with leather and fabric combination seats featuring perforated MG patterns, a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster for the driver.
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While powertrain information for the Malaysia-bound MG S5 is currently unavailable, the Thai spec features a rear-mounted electric motor producing either 170 hp (125 kW) and 250 Nm, or 245 hp (180 kW) and 350 Nm.
The former, available on the Standard Range variants, is paired to a 50 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, providing 416 km of range (NEDC). The Long Range variant, in addition to its more powerful motor, also gets a larger a 64 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, offering a range of 550 km (NEDC).
The Thailand-specific MG S5 offers 11 kW AC charging across the range. However, DC charging varies: base variants support 88 kW, while top variants offer faster 140 kW charging, allowing a 10% to 80% recharge in under 30 minutes. Both variants also feature 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
It is not known if the Malaysia-bound MG S5 will feature the same battery packs as the Thai version. However, the ROI site indicates that the Malaysian MG S5 can support DC charging at 150 kW, suggesting a potentially larger or chemically different battery pack.
Upon its Malaysian launch, the MG S5 will be entering a competitive EV SUV market, facing rivals such as the Proton eMAS 7 and the BYD Atto 3, both priced in the RM110k to RM124k range. We anticipate the MG S5 to be positioned within a comparable price bracket. The key question now is: when will this new EV crossover hit local roads?
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