On April 8, SAIC MG5 Scorpio was officially launched. The new car was launched in 3 models, priced from 102,900 to 117,900 yuan. If you place an order before May 31, you can enjoy the 1,000 yuan deposit worth 4,000 yuan activity, which means the new car’s initial selling price is 99,900-114,900 yuan. Compared with the regular version, the MG5 Scorpio adds more sporty elements from the inside out, and the shape looks more radical. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with an upgraded 1.5T engine, with a measured 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.1 seconds.
| MG5 Scorpio Quick View
More aggressive styling design, equipped with fully blackened kit< /p>
New dual-screen interior design creates a more combative atmosphere
More powerful 1.5T engine, more radical dynamic performance
| More aggressive styling design, equipped with a fully blackened kit
MG5 Scorpio adopts a new front end The design, combined with the new passion lemon color scheme, has a more fighting style. The hood has richer and sharper lines. The two lines extending backward from the "MG" LOGO and the segmented design of the front lip are obviously design elements from Cyberster. The trapezoidal grille that almost occupies the entire front of the car has an all-devouring momentum. The interior The irregular grid design is also very parametric.
The rear of the new car adopts a blackened taillight design, and the internal structure has been redesigned. The two-stage rear wing echoes the front lip of the car, and combined with the four-outlet exhaust shape, further enhances the sporty feel.
| The new dual-screen interior design creates a more combative atmosphere
In terms of interior, MG5 Scorpio adopts a new dual-screen design with orange lines, giving the interior a stronger sense of sportiness. The style of the steering wheel has also changed. The upper and lower flattened design combined with the SUPER SPORT button make the steering wheel more performance-oriented.
The physical buttons under the central control screen have been changed to touch buttons, which integrate some commonly used buttons. Functions, such as air conditioning, double flash, etc., have feedback similar to the sound of water droplets when pressing the button. In addition, after switching to an electronic gear lever, the gear lever area has more storage space.
In addition, the vehicle also uses two-color integrated sports seats, which have a very strong wrapping effect. The MG LOGO embroidery, yellow stitching and yellow seat belts on the seats further enhance the sporty feel.
| A more powerful 1.5T engine, more radical dynamic performance
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with an upgraded 1.5T engine, the largest engine Power 133kW, maximum torque285N·m, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The measured acceleration time of MG5 Scorpio from 0-100km/h is 7.1s, and the braking distance from 100-0km/h is 37.1m.
In addition to the improvement in data, the technology of this engine has also been upgraded, such as strengthening D-CVVT timing technology, using the original high-performance enhancement kit, etc. wait. Simply put, these technologies can make the MG5 Scorpio run faster and have a stronger sense of acceleration.
MG5 Scorpio provides users with 3 driving modes, namely NORMAL, SPORT, and SUPER SPORT. In the sports mode, the MG5 Scorpio's throttle response is very sensitive. When the accelerator is pressed deeply, the transmission will not shift gears until the vehicle speed reaches about 2400rpm to ensure the vehicle's acceleration.
What is different from some sports sedans I have tested before is that the MG5 Scorpio does not accelerate very sharply in sports mode. It pays more attention to the response speed of the throttle. . Therefore, the sports mode of MG5 Scorpio is reserved.
If you feel that the sports mode is not enjoyable enough, you can enter the SUPER SPORT mode. In this mode, the sound of the MG5 Scorpio will be more obvious, thus stimulating your desire to drive. When you step on the accelerator, you will feel the engine speed increase rapidly, and the gearbox will delay the shift timing to about 3100rpm, keeping the gear as low as possible to output more power.
In SUPER SPORT mode, this car also performs well in mid- and rear-end acceleration. I stepped on the accelerator deeply at a speed of about 80km/h, the gearbox downshifted quickly, and the engine speed increased to more than 3200rpm. With its excellent explosive power, the MG5 Scorpio can easily complete high-speed overtaking.
If you want more comfort, you can switch to NORMAL mode. In NORMAL mode, MG5 Scorpio shows a homely side. The acceleration in the front section is fast but not jerky, the throttle response is lazier, and the transmission will upshift at around 1800rpm to ensure fuel economy. The comfort and quietness in the car are better than the other two modes.
MG5 Scorpio has three types of steering assist options, namely light, standard, and steady. The three modes are clearly distinguished. If you like a heavier steering feel, then the calm mode is your first choice; if you like relaxed driving, you can switch to the light mode. The steering force of the standard mode is between these two modes.
The steering feel of the MG5 Scorpio is very good, which is easier to feel when changing lanes at high speed. When it is necessary to change lanes quickly, the direction of the steering wheel is very clear, and the return to alignment will not be too sudden, allowing the driver to have enough confidence to complete a series of actions.
When changing lanes at high speed, the front suspension of the MG5 Scorpio has enough toughness, the outer suspension will not be overly compressed, the front roll of the vehicle is kept within a reasonable range, and the lane change is completed The rear suspension also has very good following characteristics, and the whole set of movements is not sloppy at all.
Since the chassis of this car is tuned towards a sporty style, fine bumps on the road will be transmitted to the car more clearly, which will have a certain impact on comfort. After all, fish and You can't have it both ways. But when passing through some large undulating road sections, the suspension action is quick and crisp, which can alleviate most of the discomfort. Precise directivity and stable chassis are all plus points of the MG5 Scorpio. Although the chassis adjustment of this car is on the stiffer side, for users who pursue controllability, driving pleasure is the most important thing.
According to Bitauto App’s “Sales Ranking” data, the sales volume of MG5 in February was 5,125 units, ranking 4th among competing products of the same level. If you need more data , please go to Bitauto App to view.
Editor: Zhu Yuxiang