MG5 SR Exclusive - second service cost and my comparison to MK2 MG5and MG4

[Jonhklee]

Cost do second service, including brake fluid change and AA cover - £190 including VAT at Gillanders.

Sat in the new MG5 - looks more relevant, same driving position, better interior and materials (just). There’s rear interior lights now. The problem for me is the annoying touch screen controls for essentials like heated seats and temperature!!! Nice and smooth screen graphics, but I don’t think I will get on with the touchscreen controls.
For me, not worth the upgrade for £10k extra compared to what I paid in 2021 with Gov EV grant.

MG4 - bigger, wider and lower car than I thought. Plenty of space inside for front passengers, though in my driving position rear legroom is not ideal. The boot is big, but narrower than MG5, so won’t fit my double dog crate. The dash is very minimalistic and quality is fairly acceptable. I didn’t realise I wouldn’t like any dash without needles and dials until today. The cabin was very dark as it was all lined in black for the sporty look. Interesting to see the price of the high powered version and what they will make it stand out more as the halo model.

I can’t believe so many new cars are using touchscreen controls. It’s far too distracting!

 

[BugEyed]

I can’t believe so many new cars are using touchscreen controls. It’s far too distracting!

I agree with your review entirely. MG is moving too far towards the dangerous haptic controls, although it's good to see that the MG5 retains the Mode and Regen buttons. The MG4 dark interior is a bit extreme.

You missed the "teething" issues with the MG4 which so far include gearbox oil leaks, undertray fit, locking in (subject of a recall), non-saving preferences, and seat quality to name but a few. It's a potentially good car that has been let down at launch.

I agree that the lifecycle improvements on the MG5 don't justify the price increases in recent years, and it'll be interesting to see how they change in the next few months.

 

[Gomev]

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Sat in the new MG5 - looks more relevant, same driving position, better interior and materials (just). There’s rear interior lights now. The problem for me is the annoying touch screen controls for essentials like heated seats and temperature!!! Nice and smooth screen graphics, but I don’t think I will get on with the touchscreen controls.
For me, not worth the upgrade for £10k extra compared to what I paid in 2021 with Gov EV grant.
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I can’t believe so many new cars are using touchscreen controls. It’s far too distracting!

I agree with your review entirely. MG is moving too far towards the dangerous haptic controls, although it's good to see that the MG5 retains the Mode and Regen buttons.
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I agree that the lifecycle improvements on the MG5 don't justify the price increases in recent years, and it'll be interesting to see how they change in the next few months.

I agree, I agree, I agree, I agree

 

[petercoupe]

Cost do second service, including brake fluid change and AA cover - £190 including VAT at Gillanders.

Sat in the new MG5 - looks more relevant, same driving position, better interior and materials (just). There’s rear interior lights now. The problem for me is the annoying touch screen controls for essentials like heated seats and temperature!!! Nice and smooth screen graphics, but I don’t think I will get on with the touchscreen controls.
For me, not worth the upgrade for £10k extra compared to what I paid in 2021 with Gov EV grant.

MG4 - bigger, wider and lower car than I thought. Plenty of space inside for front passengers, though in my driving position rear legroom is not ideal. The boot is big, but narrower than MG5, so won’t fit my double dog crate. The dash is very minimalistic and quality is fairly acceptable. I didn’t realise I wouldn’t like any dash without needles and dials until today. The cabin was very dark as it was all lined in black for the sporty look. Interesting to see the price of the high powered version and what they will make it stand out more as the halo model.

I can’t believe so many new cars are using touchscreen controls. It’s far too distracting!

I agree about the touchscreen. When you are driving in the dark and cold it’s distracting to have to mess with screen based menus. Prefer the knobs in the older version.

 

[Copes]

I sat in the new car while having my first service i agree perfer phyical buttons for air con and a volume knob. Price i crease make the upgrade just not worth it.