When it comes to the post-90s, the first adjective that many people think of is personality, yes, young people want to show their youthful and energetic side. But are there some post-90s around you who appear outgoing in front of outsiders and are simple and frugal enough in life? Post-90s, because of age has their own unique ideas, but post-90s also because of age, there is also a heavy pressure exclusive to this era, such post-90s are not in the minority. But if they buy a car, what kind of model will they choose? The appearance must be sporty enough and personal enough to highlight their youthful vitality; while the power system must be stable and reliable, and the powerful engine is not what they need, which is contrary to their smooth driving style. And today, we are going to introduce you to a car with a flamboyant appearance but a conservative "heart" - MG 5 1.5L.
In terms of appearance design, MG 5 adopts the family's latest shark hunting front face, the entire front grille accounts for 80% of the width of the front face, the ferocity of the "shark hunting" is indeed in place, and the overall use of blackening treatment, the sense of movement is also self-evident.
MG 5 uses full LED headlights, the light source in the light group is divided into three areas, and the daytime running lights are separated on both sides of the inside and outside, which looks very designed.
The 1.5L model we test drove has a body size of 4675× 1842× 1473mm, and a wheelbase of 2680mm, which belongs to the mainstream size of the same class. The high-end 1.5T model is 1480mm tall due to its larger wheels.
In fact, when it comes to the design of MG models, what impresses me the most is not the headlights, not the net, but the back design. The tail line of the MG 5 is particularly elegant, and there is a slightly raised duck tail design on the tail box lid, and the entire tail is very stretched with the decorative strip extended backwards on the C pillar.
The MG 5 1.5L model features 16-inch two-tone rims and is a Cooper ZEON C7 series with dimensions of 205 55/R16. The high-end 1.5T model has a tire size of 17 inches and a slightly different rim shape.
The rear design of the new car is the same as the MG 6 (picture | configuration | inquiry), the design of the slip back has been mentioned earlier, and the short taillights are also one of its iconic designs. Although the silhouettes seem to be the same, the light source design is unique. The width indicator lamp uses three longitudinal C-shaped light bands, its design is inspired by the ferocious leopard claw, while the brake light is interspersed in the middle of the width light, and the two sets of upper arrow-shaped light sources are also very distinctive, and can obtain excellent recognition after lighting.
Under the bumper is designed a diffuser shape like a supercar, and the fog lights also adopt a mid-mounted design, which has the feeling of a performance car. Although the schedule is a decorative design, the location is acceptable and does not obviously show the horse's feet.
Inside the car, the main sports style of the center console is still the most pleasing place, the center console as a whole is deflected to the driver's side, reflecting the driver-centric design concept.
Mg 5's high-end model uses an LCD instrument panel, measuring 12.3 inches, and the central driving computer is a complete LCD screen, with symmetrical digital display design on both sides.
SAIC's Roewe RX5 can be said to be the forerunner of the design of domestic cars with large screens, and many domestic cars have chosen this route since then. But now, MG is not blindly pursuing large-size screens. MG 5's central control screen size is 10.25 inches, which is not large on the center console, but the clarity and fluency of the screen are really impeccable, and in addition to the regular navigation, multimedia and other functions, the screen has also added more than 20 kinds of third-party mini programs, and the function is really very powerful. Of course, because the size is not large, the font of the car machine system is still slightly smaller, if it is a driving operation, it may take more attention, which we hope to continue to optimize.
Below the central control screen are air conditioning shortcuts and multimedia shortcuts, but the air conditioning shortcuts do not have air volume and temperature control, and also need to enter the screen for secondary operation, if you can make a physical button, it will be more convenient for the driver to operate.
The front of the central control area is equipped with two USB ports and a 12V cigarette lighter power supply, and although the storage compartment below has a small icon, it is a car key sensing area, not a panel for wireless charging. The key can be placed here when the battery is out of power, and then the vehicle can be driven away with one click.
The gear lever adopts the traditional mechanical design, retaining the driving sense of operation, the left side is the electronic handbrake and AUTOHOLD button, the rear is two cup holders, with a limited positioner and anti-slip design inside, the details are relatively well controlled.
According to the introduction of the manufacturer, MG 5 front seats added zero gravity soft foam layer, the actual experience, the sitting feeling is indeed very good, not only soft, but also for the hips, waist and shoulders of the support are very in place, the price of 70,000 or 80,000 yuan can enjoy such a comfortable seat is indeed very rare.
Of course, due to the size of the body and the shape of the back, the legroom and head space in the rear row are not very large. The rear seat cushions are lengthened and specially padded at the front, but the front filler is stiffer and feels a bit against the thighs.
MG 5 provides an air conditioning outlet and a USB interface for the rear passengers, and the compact sedan of 70,000 or 80,000 yuan must strictly control the cost in design and configuration, but mg5 still provides more intimate configurations for car owners and passengers as much as possible, and overall it is still relatively generous.
In terms of power, the MG 5 we test-drove features a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 88kW (120Ps)/6000rpm and a maximum torque of 150N·m/4500rpm.
The transmission is matched by a CVT transmission that can simulate 8 gears. The 1.5T+7DCT model is a high-end model, but we predict that the 1.5L self-priming model will still be a relatively large configuration in the future.
In terms of chassis, mg 5 adopts a front McPherson independent suspension with a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension structure.
1.5L + CVT, it sounds like a pair of good brothers who are not impatient, but it is actually opened. This naturally aspirated engine is particularly soft with the CVT gearbox, and even if you suddenly step on the throttle deeply, in exchange for the engine's vigorous roar, the speed of the vehicle is not obvious. As for the official mention of the 8.5 seconds to break the hundred, sorry, that is the power level of the 1.5T model.
The gearbox's response was also surprisingly smooth, with no setbacks. In fact, it is very difficult to be fast enough, and it is also very difficult to do enough smoothness.
The MG 5 front suspension is still relatively tough, retaining a certain sense of road, but at the same time taking into account comfort. However, due to the torque beam structure used in the rear suspension, when passing through bumpy sections such as speed reduction belts, the bounce of the rear of the car is much more obvious than the front of the car.
However, when the steering is intense, the rear of the car is not as active as when passing through the bumpy road, and the overall performance is still within the controllable range, and there will be no swaying left and right.
Mg 5's NVH performance is decent, tire noise is not obvious, the front row is quiet, but when driving to 100km/h speed, you can still hear a little wind in the back door gap.
Some people say that the appearance of sports is combined with conservative motivation, is it a bit contradictory? Not really. Seventy or eighty thousand yuan of compact family cars, is the market for young people, dynamic design is the primary factor, the economical and reliable power system is the secondary factor, or many people are unwilling to challenge the three-cylinder engine with doubtful stability, and the double-clutch transmission that adjusts inevitably... Then mg 5 with 1.5L+CVT powertrain can really join your shopping cart.