The All-New MG5: A Smart Choice for Ride-Sharing Pros

The affordable car segment continues to garner attention, especially from customers seeking a vehicle for ride-hailing services. MG Vietnam introduces the New MG5 (MG5 MT), targeting this specific market. While its size places it in the C-segment sedan category, its features cater to ride-hailing services, offering a combination of affordability, fuel efficiency, and durability.

One of the New MG5’s most significant advantages is its spacious interior and features that competitors in the same price range often lack.

New MG5 MT

Competitive Pricing with Attractive Promotions

With a budget of 400 million VND for a new car, Vietnamese customers are typically limited to A-segment vehicles. Opting for a used car might open up options for B-segment sedans, but the vehicle’s age would be a concern.

The New MG5, with a suggested retail price of 399 million VND for the MT (manual transmission) version, often comes with promotional offers at dealerships. While the actual on-the-road price may vary depending on timing and showroom, it has recently ranged between 385 and 399 million VND.

The New MG5 MT boasts impressive dimensions: 4,601 mm in length, 1,818 mm in width, and 1,489 mm in height.

This pricing is highly attractive to ride-hailing service providers who prioritize cost-effectiveness. Low investment cost means quicker capital recovery or lower bank loan interest.

For individuals with limited financial means, the New MG5 MT is a suitable choice for personal and family use, enhancing their quality of life.

Spacious Interior with Generous Features

Despite its affordable price tag, the New MG5 comes equipped with essential features. On the exterior, it sports halogen headlights with lenses, ensuring optimal illumination in all driving conditions, whether in urban areas or on highways.

The interior features basic elements typical of an economical car, such as fabric seats with manual adjustment and numerous plastic trim pieces. However, the steering wheel is a standout feature, wrapped in perforated leather for a comfortable grip during extended use. It also integrates audio volume and hands-free calling controls, an upgrade over entry-level A-segment cars.

The New MG5 MT’s interior offers a practical and comfortable space.

The New MG5 MT features an 8-inch infotainment screen, a step up from the basic radio and Bluetooth connectivity offered in similarly priced A-segment cars, which often require additional aftermarket installations costing 5 to 20 million VND.

Additionally, the front seats are equipped with a center armrest, a practical and convenient feature for ride-hailing service providers.

The built-in infotainment screen eliminates the need for aftermarket installations.

With a generous wheelbase of 2,680 mm, the rear seats offer ample legroom and headspace for passengers. The rear seats also have a decent recline angle and come with three headrests, and the absence of a center armrest facilitates carrying up to three adult passengers, a common scenario in ride-hailing services.

The spacious rear seats provide a comfortable ride for passengers.

Fuel Efficiency and Versatility for Personal or Commercial Use

The New MG5 MT is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated gasoline engine, producing 113 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. According to the manufacturer, this C-segment sedan achieves a fuel economy of 6.1 liters per 100 km in a mixed driving cycle.

While this consumption is slightly higher than that of A-segment cars, it is optimized for its class, considering the New MG5’s higher power output and larger size. This figure is achievable thanks to the 5-speed manual transmission, which allows for efficient engine speed control through precise throttle and clutch pedal modulation.

The reasonable fuel consumption helps ride-hailing service providers optimize their costs and profits, contributing to faster capital recovery and profitability.

The manual transmission is easy to maintain and cost-effective.

The New MG5 MT’s fuel efficiency, combined with its spacious interior and practical features, makes it an ideal choice not only for ride-hailing services but also for young families seeking a versatile and economical vehicle.

While its design may not be eye-catching, the New MG5 has a neutral aesthetic that won’t quickly go out of style. Its exterior favors sharp lines over soft curves, ensuring a timeless look.

The front seats offer thick cushioning and side bolstering for comfortable long-distance driving.

In conclusion, MG Vietnam’s product lineup consistently offers competitive pricing coupled with extensive features and value. The New MG5 MT reinforces this reputation, providing a versatile vehicle that caters to diverse needs, whether for family, personal, or commercial use, delivering practical and economical benefits to its owners.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)