Hey guys, just caught some news out of China; they have the 2026 MG5 sedan on sale. Headline-wise, it starts at 59,900 Chinese Yuan, about ₹7.1 lakh. Well, that price point demands your attention.

Just a neat refresh, really, and that is as good as to say, a not-very-intensive makeover. The front end looks cleaner, with MG’s plainer touch giving the car a slightly wider, more planted stance. Headlights look sharper and flow well into the bumper. From the sides, a simple thickness runs straight down-as any basic sedan ought to-doing the job. On the rear, the mildly altered tail-lights finish things off with just a bit of style. It’s not trying hard, just feeling fresh and put-together.

In the cabin, the emphasis moves straight into tech. The main attraction is a large dual-screen setup for driver instrument display and infotainment touch screen (likely around 10 inches). It would of course come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, along with a good sound setup. Material quality seems ever so slightly better than before, designed to be comfortable but not synthetic. Safety comes to the forefront with multiple airbags, Electronic Stability Control, and a rear-view camera.

Under the hood, Chinese buyers get two main choices. The workhorse is a 1.5-litre petrol engine making around 120 horsepower. You can pair it with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic – solid, familiar options. If you want a bit more zip, there’s also a 1.5-litre turbo petrol option, pushing closer to 170 horsepower, usually matched with a 7-speed automatic.

Mileage? 2026 MG5 Sedan

Official numbers aren’t plastered everywhere yet, but MG usually aims for decent efficiency. Expect the standard 1.5L engine, especially with the manual or CVT, to be the better choice for regular commuting fuel economy. The turbo will naturally use a bit more.

What’s interesting is the price.

Starting around ₹7.1 lakh (CNY 59,900), the MG5 positions itself very accessibly in China. Higher trims with the turbo engine and more features will cost extra, of course, but that base price is its strongest point right now.

So, the takeaway? 2026 MG5 Sedan

The 2026 MG5 looks like a sensible, practical update: sharper styling, a tech-focused cabin, familiar engine choices, and a starting price that’s hard to ignore. It ticks the boxes for a straightforward family sedan. We’ll see if it makes its way beyond China!