KUALA LUMPUR: SAIC Motor Malaysia's locally assembled (CKD) rear-wheel drive (RWD) MGS5 EV is now even more affordable with a new entry-level variant.
The new Com (Comfort) variant expands the MGS5 EV line-up to two options and was designed to make the model more accessible to the public.
It is priced at RM103,900 (Peninsula Malaysia, excluding road tax and insurance) and comes with a smaller 49kWh battery that produces 170PS and 250Nm of torque, while delivering a driving range of up to 340km.
By comparison the MGS5 EV Lux is priced RM13,000 more at RM116,900. It is powered by a larger 62kWh battery that comes with a 446km driving range and producing 203PS and 350Nm of torque.
Other key differences between the Com and Lux variants include fabric seats instead of ventilated leatherette seats, 17-inch black alloy wheels instead of 18-inch alloy wheels, DC fast charging of up to 120kW versus 150kW, and the absence of a panoramic sunroof.
The Com variant also misses out on power-adjustable front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, and hands-free powered tailgate.
It also only has two exterior colours that is Monument Silver and Camden Grey - Lux variant comes in five exterior colours with the addition of Arctic White, Dynamic Red and Elegant Latte.
Both variants share a contemporary dark interior and a comprehensive suite of safety and convenient features - seven airbags and the brand’s MG Pilot ADAS 2.5 advanced driver assistance system that comes with technologies such as Traffic Jam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control.
SAIC Motor Malaysia managing director Emory Qi said they are making RWD electric B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV) ownership more accessible to a broader group of Malaysians with the introduction of the MGS5 EV COM.
“The SUV segment continues to see strong growth alongside increasing demand for electric vehicles. We believe this new variant offers exceptional value and allows more customers to experience the performance, technology and quality that define the MG brand,” added Qi.
All MGS5 EV variants come with a comprehensive ownership assurance package, including a seven-year or 150,000km vehicle warranty, an eight-year or 180,000km battery pack warranty and an eight-year or 160,000km Motor Control Unit (MCU) warranty.
The new MGS5 EV Com is now available for viewing and bookings at MG showrooms nationwide. As part of a launch offer it comes with a RM3,000 rebate and complimentary wallbox.
To further celebrate the launch, customers who test-drive the MGS5 EV from now until Sept 30 will stand a chance to win a MacBook Neo or RM50 in Touch ’n Go eWallet credits.
