Born for passion, real shots of SAIC MG5 Scorpio

Bitauto Original Judging from the models currently released by SAIC MG , its youthful and personalized label has become more and more obvious. As for existing models, SAIC MG has also continued to launch more segmented versions, such as the more sporty MG6 PRO and MG6 XPOWER models. This time, SAIC also launched an advanced model for the MG5 and named it "MG5 Scorpio". Compared with the regular version of the MG5, the new car has certain changes in appearance, interior and performance, and Yiche also conducted a static experience of it for the first time.

The appearance has become more radical

The color of the actual MG5 Scorpio shot this time is called "Passionate Lemon", in addition, this model also has snow mountain white, cyber gray, obsidian black, nuclear energy yellow, island blue, red flame red, rich and diverse colors. The current guide price of the MG5 on sale is 67,900-99,900 yuan, and the price of the MG5 Scorpio is bound to be higher than this range. According to the manufacturer, Scorpio represents keenness, strategizing, thoughtfulness and charm, and these qualities can also reflect the personality of MG5 Scorpio.

After the development in recent years, the styling of MG models has It has a very recognizable family characteristic. Especially in the design of the front face, the slightly exaggerated and even slightly fierce grille shape is the deepest impression left on us by MG models, and the MG5 Scorpio launched this time takes this to the extreme. It uses a center grille with the largest area in MG’s history, and adopts a tungsten steel-colored metallic decorative strip. The top model is also equipped with an adaptive cruise radar on the top of the center grille. Like the MG6 PRO, the MG5 Scorpio moves the "MG" logo to the front of the engine cover instead of in front of the grille.

The vehicle adopts a split headlight design, which is different from that of the MG6 PRO's approach is consistent. The "Y"-shaped LED daytime running lights are located at the upper part. The shape is long, narrow and fierce, and has a certain sense of science fiction. The LED headlights are located on both sides of the front bumper, and are designed to be integrated with the air deflector trim. The overall look is more coordinated and not obtrusive.

Same as the regular version of the MG5, the MG5 Scorpio is positioned as a compact car , and the body size has not changed much. Its length, width and height are 4695x1842x1480mm, and the wheelbase is the same as 2680mm. The vehicle still adopts a very obvious fastback style, pursuing youthfulness and sportiness. At the same time, we can also see that the MG5 Scorpio uses a black exterior rear viewMirrors and door and window trim strips add to the dynamic feel.

The rear shape is also based on the regular version of the MG5, which is more obvious The difference is that the MG5 Scorpio has a relatively high-profile rear wing and a total of four exhaust outlets on both sides. In addition, the outline of the vehicle's taillights and the pattern when lit inside have also been redesigned. There is an electronic valve on each side of the exhaust tail throat, which can open and close automatically according to the engine operating conditions, which can achieve a certain sound effect.

MG5 Scorpio adopts a newly designed 17-inch 5-radiation bright black The wheels are matched with Michelin Haoyue 3ST tires. The front and rear wheel specifications are 215/50 R17, but the whole set of wheels feels a little small when matched with the body. Both the front and rear brakes of the vehicle are painted red, which is also a common practice for domestic models that pursue individualization and sportiness.

MG ONE "Same Style" Interior

Compared with the regular version of MG5, the interior design of MG5 Scorpio There have been major changes, but friends who are familiar with MG will also find that this "new" interior still has many similarities with MG ONE. The interior of the vehicle adopts a T-shaped layout. Overall, it looks quite grand, and the sense of technology and design are also reflected to a certain extent. The interior color scheme is mainly black, supplemented by orange, bright black and silver trim strips, which is dynamic and also has a touch of brightness. What’s more interesting is that the door handle of the MG5 Scorpio is designed on the armrest of the inner door panel, which also ensures the smoothness of the lines above the inner door panel.

< p>The vehicle adopts a suspended dual-screen design, and the full LCD instrument and central control LCD screens are both 12.3 inches in size. The display on the instrument panel is rich in color and has a very good resolution. The display effect of the central control screen is also excellent. The vehicle system is equipped with a new generation of Zebra Smart Travel smart cabin system, which can switch between different styles of operation interfaces and has navigation, multimedia and other functions. The voice operating system has a high recognition rate and response speed, and is quite satisfactory to use.

< p>The vehicle's steering wheel is of medium size, with a flush top and bottom design, and is also wrapped in leather and embellished with orange stitching. The SUPER SPORT mode button is located on the lower right side of the center panel, allowing the driver to quickly switch driving modes. At the same time, there are paddle shifters on both sides of the steering wheel.

MG5 Scorpio adopts automatic air conditioningThe configuration is more advanced than the manual air conditioning of the ordinary version of MG5. The air-conditioning buttons also use the same touch feedback design as the MG ONE, and the button sensitivity is acceptable. In addition, keyless entry for the main driver, keyless start, automatic parking, wireless charging for front-row mobile phones, and Yamaha audio are also equipped on the MG5 Scorpio.

The MG5 Scorpio unveiled this time also has a unique roof structure. A relatively big change has occurred. The front passengers have a glass canopy that cannot be opened, while the rear passengers also have an independent canopy design above their heads, which extends to the end of the trunk. This design is not only creative, but also releases the head space of rear passengers as much as possible, making the ride less oppressive.

As expected, the seat adopts a sports-style design, and uses leather covering and three colors of white, black and orange. Color matching. The main driver has a 6-way electric adjustment function and is equipped with a manual lumbar support. The passenger seat is manually adjusted, and the front seats are equipped with heating functions. The rear seats use the same color scheme and have 3 headrests. The rear seats support full-row folding. In addition, the seat belts of the entire car are in orange color, which makes people feel very light.

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The experiencer is 172cm tall and can get more than 1 fistful of headroom in the front row. Thanks to the 2680mm wheelbase of the vehicle, there is 2 fistfuls of legroom in the second row. The rear glass canopy design mentioned above greatly releases the head space, so the experiencer can get about 1 punch of head space, which is quite good for a fastback model.

Storage space display:

Although Positioned as a compact car, the MG5 Scorpio still has a relatively good storage and storage space. The size of the regular area can basically meet the needs of daily use. Since the MG5 Scorpio adopts a different interior style, passengers can also get a suspended storage cabinet under the center console, which is not available on the regular version of the MG5. The rear seats will tilt to a certain extent when folded down, but fortunately the angle is not large, which is relatively friendly for placing some large items.

Improved power performance

MG5 Scorpio is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 133kW , the maximum torque is 285N·m, the data is slightly improved compared to the regular version of MG5, and the engine only needs to add 92# gasoline. It is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time of the MG5 Scorpio equipped with this powertrain is 6.9s. In addition, the electronic gear shifting in the car adopts the design of an aircraft joystick, which combines design and operation texture.

The vehicle still uses the former MacPherson independent chassis Suspension, rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with 360° panoramic images, tire pressure display, automatic parking, full-speed adaptive cruise and MG PILOT intelligent driving assistance system. The system includes lane departure warning, lane keeping, active braking and other functions.

< p> Editor's comment: As a subdivision of the MG5, the MG5 Scorpio has undergone major changes, especially in its appearance and interior. Its more fashionable and radical styling elements also make it look passionate. At the same time, through the launch of the MG5 Scorpio, we can also see that in the past two years, SAIC MG has gradually begun to work in market segments, with more personalized body colors, more radical body shapes, and more sporty The performance configuration makes it a suitable choice for young consumer groups who pursue individuality, and also solves the problem of later modifications for this group of people. The birth of this series of models also marks that the current outstanding domestic independent brands have embarked on a new level of research and development.