As well as those numbers is the photo history; with bikes on roof bars, airbrushed out. Some official website photos were still showing the roof with a load not long ago and may still be.I almost agree with you Stuart but think on this, based on your own words:
What MG have done here is very damaging to the MG5 and the MG brand. I'm not sure it was the fairest thing to do to customers, bearing in mind we have seen no less than four definitive witten statements from MG: 50kg 0kg, 35kg, 0kg, in that order.
I spotted a lot of the dealer websites still show the old un-airbrushed photos of the MG5 with the roof rails.As well as those numbers is the photo history; with bikes on roof bars, airbrushed out. Some official website photos were still showing the roof with a load not long ago and may still be.
Exactly...I spotted a lot of the dealer websites still show the old un-airbrushed photos of the MG5 with the roof rails.
Shame. The ZS is a great car - but less range than the MG5Thanks to Les and everyone raising this issue. I had an MG5 on order as a lease as it seemed ideal as a family estate, close to my failing Fabia. Given the publicity pics and accessory listings, assumed the roof rails were usable.
Then via this site I learned about the problem and for me it was a deal breaker. I need a roof box for family camping trips and seems likely we'll be doing more of these for a year or two. Hiring a different car for these alone would add a significant cost.
So, I cancelled the order, though the car was already on its way to my local MG dealer (about 2 weeks after ordering). Other EVs and hybrids didn't quite make sense in terms of money, range and space, so I'll revisit EVs in 3-4 years. I was so excited about making the EV change but got a 2nd hand Octavia for now. Ah well...
Yes I nearly went for that but looking at the range figures on EVdb it would be a hassle for me recharging on longer cold weather trips, maybe OK in summer.Shame. The ZS is a great car - but less range than the MG5
Without wanting to speak out of turn, wouldn't you have been better off waiting a few weeks for a definite answer from MG?Thanks to Les and everyone raising this issue. I had an MG5 on order as a lease as it seemed ideal as a family estate, close to my failing Fabia. Given the publicity pics and accessory listings, assumed the roof rails were usable.
Then via this site I learned about the problem and for me it was a deal breaker. I need a roof box for family camping trips and seems likely we'll be doing more of these for a year or two. Hiring a different car for these alone would add a significant cost.
So, I cancelled the order, though the car was already on its way to my local MG dealer (about 2 weeks after ordering). Other EVs and hybrids didn't quite make sense in terms of money, range and space, so I'll revisit EVs in 3-4 years. I was so excited about making the EV change but got a 2nd hand Octavia for now. Ah well...
no. They have a weight limit...not sure what thoughAre the rails on the MGZS also decorative?
Just combination of circumstances really, current car becoming unusable, MOT due, no point spending money on it, lease process moved much quicker than I thought. On balance, for my needs (range, space, roof load) and budget, the MG5 was just doable, but ultimately decided I'll have more and better options in a few years. Meanwhile I'm getting an electric bike to reduce my environmental impact instead (already got solar panels and 'green' energy supply) .I agree the whole situation is far from ideal and shouldn't have happened, but to write off EV ownership for 3-4 years when this could be sorted in a few weeks...?
Hi CrunchThanks to Les and everyone raising this issue. I had an MG5 on order as a lease as it seemed ideal as a family estate, close to my failing Fabia. Given the publicity pics and accessory listings, assumed the roof rails were usable.
Then via this site I learned about the problem and for me it was a deal breaker. I need a roof box for family camping trips and seems likely we'll be doing more of these for a year or two. Hiring a different car for these alone would add a significant cost.
So, I cancelled the order, though the car was already on its way to my local MG dealer (about 2 weeks after ordering). Other EVs and hybrids didn't quite make sense in terms of money, range and space, so I'll revisit EVs in 3-4 years. I was so excited about making the EV change but got a 2nd hand Octavia for now. Ah well...
Yes, fast charging is particularly not great on motorway routes I would probably need it. Local charging (e.g. Lidl and regional schemes like West Yorkshire | ENGIE Chargepoint Network ) is good though.As for EV's, the charging infrastructure here and in France where we go often (or did) is abysmal. And as soon as we have more charging points and able to pay with Credit/debit it will put people off buying.
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Some people are saying on here and on many EV sites that they are keeping an ICE car as back up and for long journeys. Well, many years ago when the first motor vehicles came about the same people who bought them also kept a Horse & Carriage as back up, so nothing changes. ?![]()
75kg, that's very hopeful, fingers crossed.Yes, fast charging is particularly not great on motorway routes I would probably need it. Local charging (e.g. Lidl and regional schemes like West Yorkshire | ENGIE Chargepoint Network ) is good though.
If I had space and money I can see sense in keeping an ICE car for some people, but I have neither!
MG5 with a bit more range and 75kg roof load would be spot on for me. Nearly there I think.
I just mean that would be ideal for me in a future car, MG or otherwise.75kg, that's very hopeful, fingers crossed.