On April 8, SAIC MG MG5 Scorpio was officially launched, and the new car launched a total of 3 models, priced at 102,900-11.79 million yuan, and before May 31, you can enjoy a deposit of 1,000 yuan to 4,000 yuan, and the whole series enjoys a price of 9.99-11.49 million yuan. Compared with the ordinary version of the model, the MG5 Scorpio has added more sporty elements from the inside out, and the shape looks more aggressive. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with an upgraded 1.5T engine, and the measured acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 7.1 seconds.
| MG5 Scorpio quick glance
More aggressive styling with a fully blackened kit
The new dual screen interior design creates a more combative atmosphere
A more powerful 1.5T engine, more aggressive dynamic performance
| More aggressive styling with a fully blackened kit
The MG5 Scorpio adopts a new front end design, with a new passion lemon color scheme, more combat style. The cover lines are richer and sharper, the two lines extending backwards from the "MG" LOGO and the segmented design of the front lip are obviously from cyberster's design elements, the trapezoidal grille that occupies almost the entire front of the car has the momentum of devouring everything, and the irregular grid design inside is also very parametric.
The rear of the new car was designed with blackened taillights and the internal structure redesigned. The two-stage rear wing echoes the front lip of the front of the car, and the four-out exhaust shape further enhances the sense of sport.
| The new dual screen interior design creates a more combative atmosphere
In terms of interior, the MG5 Scorpio adopts a new dual screen design with orange lines to give the interior a stronger sense of sportiness. The steering wheel style has also changed, and the design of the up and down flat with THE SUPER SPORT button makes the steering wheel more performant.
The physical buttons under the central control screen have been changed to touch buttons, and the keys integrate some commonly used functions, such as air conditioning, double flashing, etc. When the keys are pressed, there is feedback similar to the sound of water droplets. In addition, after switching to the electronic gear, the gear area has more storage space.
In addition, the vehicle also adopts a two-color integrated sports seat, which has a very strong wrapping effect. The MG LOGO embroidery, yellow stitching and yellow seat belts on the seats further enhance the sense of sportiness.
| A more powerful 1.5T engine, more aggressive dynamic performance
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with an upgraded 1.5T engine with a maximum engine power of 133 kW and a maximum torque of 285 N·m, which is matched by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The measured acceleration time of MG5 Scorpio 0-100km/h is 7.1s, and the braking distance of 100-0km/h is 37.1m.
In addition to the data improvement, the engine's technology has also been upgraded, such as the enhancement of D-CVVT timing technology, the use of the original high-performance enhancement kit and so on. Simply put, these technologies enable mg5 Scorpio to run faster and accelerate with a stronger sense of power.
The MG5 Scorpio provides users with 3 driving modes, namely NORMAR, SPORT, AND SUPER SPORT. In sport mode, the MG5 Scorpio's throttle response is very sensitive, and when the throttle is pressed deeply, the gearbox will change gears until the vehicle reaches about 2400 rpm to ensure the acceleration of the vehicle.
Unlike some of the sports sedans I've tested before, the MG5 Scorpio doesn't accelerate very aggressively in sport mode, and it pays more attention to the responsiveness of the throttle. Therefore, the MG5 Scorpio's movement mode is reserved.
If you don't find the sport mode fun enough, you can enter THE SUPER SPORT mode. In this mode, the SOUND of the MG5 Scorpio will be more pronounced, thus arousing your desire to drive. Stepping on the throttle, you'll feel the engine's speed go up rapidly, and the transmission will delay the shift to around 3100 rpm, keeping the gear as low as possible to deliver more power.
In SUPER SPORT mode, the car's mid-to-rear acceleration also performs well. I pressed the throttle deeply at a speed of about 80km/h, the gearbox was rapidly downshifted, the engine speed was increased to more than 3200 rpm, and with excellent explosive power, the MG5 Scorpio was able to easily complete the high-speed overtaking.
If you want more comfort, then you can switch to NORMAL mode. In NORMAL mode, MG5 Scorpio shows a homely side. The front section accelerates quickly without jumping, the throttle response is more lazy, and the gearbox will be upshifted around 1800rpm to ensure fuel economy. Interior comfort and tranquility are better than the other two modes.
The MG5 Scorpio has a total of 3 steering power options, which are light, standard and calm, and there is a clear distinction between the three modes. If you like the heavy steering feel, then the calm mode is your first choice; if you like easy driving friends, then you can switch to the light mode, the steering force of the standard mode is located between the two modes.
The MG5 Scorpio's steering feels good, which is easier to feel when changing lanes at high speeds. When it comes to changing lanes quickly, the steering wheel's direction is clear, and the positive force will not come too abruptly, giving the driver enough confidence to complete a series of actions.
In the high-speed lane change, the front suspension of the MG5 Scorpio has enough toughness, the outer suspension will not be overcompressed, the front roll of the vehicle is kept within a reasonable range, and after the lane change is completed, the rear suspension also has good following, and the whole set of actions does not drag mud and water at all.
Because the chassis tuning of this car is biased towards a sporty style, the fine bumps on the road surface will be more clearly transmitted to the car, which has a certain impact on comfort, after all, fish and bear paws can not be both. However, when passing through some large undulating sections, the suspension action is fast and crisp, which can alleviate most of the discomfort. Precise directionality and a calm chassis are all pluses for mg5 Scorpio. Although the chassis of this car is adjusted harder, for users who pursue handling, driving pleasure is the most important.
According to the "sales list" data of the EasyCar App, mg5's February sales volume was 5125 vehicles, ranking 4th in the same level of competitors, if you need more data, please check the EasyCar App.