MG 5 to Hold Metro Manila Launch at Latest Leg of MG Live! Free Concert Series

After its preview at the 2019 Cebu Auto Show, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is now ready to officially launch its newest offering: the sub-compact MG 5. The launch of this fully-loaded sedan is happening at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center, and you’re invited.

Starting tomorrow, October 3 to Sunday, October 6, the MG 5 will be on public display alongside the ZS SUV, MG RX5 SUV, and the MG 6. You can check the full specs and variants of the MG 5 here, but in gist, this 1.5-liter sedan is a cut above the rest with its size and standard array of creature comfort features. And since it’s priced 658,888 to P 938,888, it doesn’t break the bank either.

The first Manila appearance of the MG 5 coincides with the latest leg of their free concert series, MG Live! For this leg, OPM hotshots, IV of Spades wil do a full set on Saturday, October 5.

“We at MG Philippines have always regarded MG Live! as a celebration of the vibrance and the youthfulness of modern MGs, as well as the rich musical talent inherent in the Philippines,” says Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of TCCCI-MG Philippines. “This edition of MG Live! is particularly special because it highlights our latest sedan, the MG 5, which is a model that we at MG Philippines recognize as an important participant in the highly competitive subcompact sedan category, and a vehicle that speaks to an even wider audience. This event is our way of bringing the MG 5 and all of our cars closer to the local market in a manner that all Filipinos can relate to—through music.”

Aside from the free concert highlight, MG Philippines will make the MG 5 as well as the other cars in its stable available for test drive. Interested parties can simply visit the MG Philippines display and schedule a test drive (last call for test drives will be at 5 PM every day).

October is also a very special month for TCCCI and MG Philippines, as the former celebrates its tenth-year anniversary, while MG Philippines marks one year under TCCCI. In under 12 months, MG Philippines has mounted national launch campaigns of four unique cars, has rolled out numerous aftersales complements, and has strengthened its dealership network, now with a total of 11 dealerships nationwide (with seven more dealerships expected to be opened before the end of 2019.)

The 2020 MG 5 Sub-Compact Shames Compact Cars in Features (w/ Specs, Brochure)

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI) is beefing up their MG line-up with their first foray into the highly competitive sub-compact car segment. Launched at the Cebu Auto Show, the MG 5 features class-leading size and packs class-exclusive features at a price that tops below P 940,000.

While comparisons between this and the likes of the Toyota Vios and Honda City are inevitable, MG is actually setting its sights on the Hyundai Reina and Kia Soluto. With that, prices start at just P 658,888 and top out at P 938,888.

The MG 5 is offered four variants:

• MG 5 1.5L Core M/T – P 658,888
• MG 5 1.5L Core CVT – P 718,888
• MG 5 1.5L Style CVT – P 848,888
• MG 5 1.5 Alpha CVT – P 938,888

The brand upstart is lending the MG 5 will all sorts of features that’ll make even a compact car blush (at least on the mid- and top-tier variants): a 10-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree parking camera, a power adjustable driver’s seat, automatic LED headlights, push-button start/stop, automatic climate control, and even a sunroof.

Powering the MG 5 is a normally-aspirated 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 112 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. The available transmissions are either a 5-speed manual or a CVT. Four wheel disc brakes are standard across the line

For safety, it comes with 4 airbags, ABS with EBD, tire pressure monitoring, and even electronic stability control that integrates hill hold assist.

The MG 5 is now available at all authorized MG dealerships nationwide in 6 colors: Moon White, Meteorite Black, Carbon Gray, Extreme Speed Red, Morning Gold, and Laser Blue. Like all MG models, it has a 5-year / 100,000-km warranty. It is the center of attention at the Cebu Auto Show, while its Manila launch is slated in October.

2020 MG 5 Specifications

• Overall Length x Width x Height, in mm: 4,601 x 1,818 x 1,489
• Wheelbase, in mm: 2,680
• Curb Weight, in kg: 1,185 to 1,230
• Fuel Tank, in liters: 45
• Trunk Space, in liters: 512
• Engine: 1.5-liter Normally Aspirated EFI 4-cylinder
• Maximum Power: 112 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque: 150 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
• Maximum Speed, in km/h: 185 (MT), 180 (CVT)
• Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut
• Rear Suspension: Torsion Beam Axle
• Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brakes: Disc
• Tire Size: 195/65 R 15 or 205/55 R 16

MG Philippines to Battle Vios, City with MG 5

UPDATE: You can check the prices and variants here (9/13).

Less than a year after MG’s local distributorship was awarded to The Covenant Car Company, Inc., and following the launch of three innovative products, MG Philippines is launching its most significant offering yet: the MG 5 sub-compact sedan.

Following MG Philippines’ first participation in the 2019 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), MG Philippines now takes the opportunity as an exhibitor of the 2019 Cebu Auto Show—the biggest auto event in The Queen City of the South—to unveil the MG 5 to our Visayan clientele.

“This is our first time to be part of the Cebu Auto Show and we are excited to offer an exclusive inaugural look at our newest model—the MG 5 subcompact sedan—to all our valuable patrons in Cebu,” says Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of TCCCI-MG Philippines. “We acknowledge the robust growth of the automotive sales in Cebu and its surrounding cities as an indicator that, indeed, this is an integral market for MG Philippines. It is with this in mind that we will continue to provide top-notch products and services to all our esteemned clients here in the Visayas.”

The MG 5 subcompact sedan finds itself situated in the largest and most competitive automotive segment in the Philippines and is a newcomer among some of the country’s most popular models. Nonetheless, TCCCI believes they can stand out thanks to high-value content, modern styling, and an attainable price tag.

The MG 5 will make its Philippine debut at the 2019 Cebu Auto Show. Complete details will be revealed then.