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Executive Overview & Vehicle Identity
- Segment: C-Segment Compact All-Electric SUV / Crossover
- Platform Architecture: SAIC Modular Scalable Platform (MSP / Nebula Pure Electric Architecture)
- Assembly / Origin: Locally Assembled / CKD (Malaysia)
- Drivetrain Layout: Rear-Mounted Single Motor, Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Trim Level: COM (Entry CKD Variant)
- Retail Pricing (Effective 20 August 2026):
- Peninsular Malaysia: RM 103,900 (Selling Price) / RM 104,468 (OTR without Insurance)
- East Malaysia: RM 106,900 (Selling Price) / RM 107,228 (OTR without Insurance)
- Warranty Coverage: 7-Year / 150,000 km Vehicle Warranty; 8-Year / 180,000 km High-Voltage Battery Warranty
MG S5 EV COM DOSSIER OVERVIEW
- Propulsion: Rear-Axle Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (125 kW / 170 PS / 250 Nm)
- Traction Battery: 49 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Pack
- Charging Architecture: 120 kW DC Fast Charging (CCS2) + 7 kW AC Onboard Charger (Type 2)
- Chassis Hardware: MacPherson Front / 5-Link Independent Rear + XDS Electronic Differential
- Driver Assistance & Safety: Full MG Pilot ADAS Suite Standard + 7 Airbags (with Center Airbag)
- Packaging & Practicality: 2,730 mm Wheelbase | 453L to 1,441L Luggage Capacity
1. Electric Drive Unit (EDU) & Propulsion Architecture
The MG S5 EV COM is powered by a high-efficiency rear-mounted electric drive unit utilizing hairpin winding stator technology to deliver linear, rear-biased acceleration.
Propulsion Flow: 49 kWh LFP Pack -> High-Efficiency Inverter -> Rear-Mounted PSM Motor (125 kW / 250 Nm) -> Single-Speed Reducer -> Rear Wheels
- Motor Configuration: Single rear-axle mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM)
- Drivetrain Layout: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Maximum Power Output: 125 kW (170 PS / 168 hp)
- Maximum Torque Output: 250 Nm (184.4 lb-ft)
- Transmission Type: Single-Speed Fixed-Ratio Reduction Gearbox
- Differential System: XDS Electronic Differential Lock (applies micro-braking to the inside rear wheel under load to counter power-on understeer)
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 8.0 seconds
- Energy Recuperation (KERS): 3-Level Kinetic Energy Recovery System + Dedicated One-Pedal Drive mode
2. High-Voltage Battery & Charging Kinematics
The COM variant utilizes a stable Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry engineered for high thermal stability and consistent cyclic longevity.
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
- Gross Battery Capacity: 49.0 kWh
- Certified Driving Range:
- WLTP Combined:340 km
- NEDC Standard:415 km
- WLTP Combined:340 km
- DC Fast-Charging:
- Maximum DC Charge Power: 120 kW (CCS2 interface)
- Charge Port Feature: Integrated illuminated charging port light
- AC Charging:
- Onboard AC Charger: 7.0 kW Single-Phase AC (Type 2 interface)
- Bi-Directional Power: Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power supply functionality standard
3. Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Dynamics
Unlike typical price-tier electric crossovers that utilize cost-cutting rear torsion beams, the MG S5 COM retains a dedicated 5-link independent rear suspension architecture across its MSP underpinnings.
| Subsystem | Engineering Specification |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson Strut with coil springs and anti-roll stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-Link (5-Link) axle with isolated subframe mounting |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated disc brakes with floating single-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Solid disc brakes with integrated Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Auto-Hold |
| Steering System | Electric Power Steering (EPS), Tilt & Telescopic adjustable steering column |
| Active Aerodynamics | Active Grille System (AGS) with electronically controlled front shutter flaps |
| Wheel Fitment | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Factory Tire Spec | 215/60 R17 Low Rolling Resistance compound |
4. Dimensions, Weights & Spatial Packaging
◄──────────────────── 4,476 mm (Length) ────────────────────►
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ ▲
│ [Spacious 5-Seater Cabin] [453L – 1,441L Boot] │ │ 1,621 mm
└──────┬────┬───────────────────────────────────┬────┬───────┘ ▼
│ │◄─────── 2,730 mm (Wheelbase) ────►│ │
- Overall Length: 4,476 mm
- Overall Width: 1,849 mm
- Overall Height: 1,621 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,730 mm
- Cargo Capacity (VDA Standard):
- Rear Seats Upright: 453 Litres
- Rear Seats Folded (60:40 Split): 1,441 Litres
- Rear Seats Upright: 453 Litres
- Exterior Hardware: Integrated functional roof rails, rear wiper with washer nozzle, and LED high-mount third brake lamp
5. Standard Equipment, ADAS Suite & Cockpit Electronics
The CKD COM specification includes the complete MG Pilot active safety suite and high-resolution dual-screen displays as standard.
Active Safety: MG Pilot ADAS Matrix
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) & Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM)
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Alert System
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) & Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA) & Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) & Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Driver Monitoring Systems: Driver Fatigue Monitoring & Driver Distraction Monitoring
- Speed Management: Speed Limit Recognition, Overspeed Audible Warning & Speed Limit Change Warning
- Lighting Assist: Auto Headlight Control with Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
Passive Safety & Dynamic Stability
- Airbag Configuration: 7 SRS Airbags (Dual Front, Front Side Thorax, Full-Length Curtain, and Far-Side Front Center Airbag)
- Chassis Electronics: ABS + EBD + EBA + FBS + BDW
- Stability Suite: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Traction Control (TCS), Engine Drag Torque Control (MSR), Active Rollover Protection (ARP), Hill Hold Control (HHC), and Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Monitoring & Anchors: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and dual rear ISOFIX anchorages
Cockpit & Connectivity
- Driver Instrument Panel: 10.25-inch Virtual Display digital instrument cluster
- Central Infotainment Display: 12.8-inch HD touchscreen interface with SAIC iSMART connectivity
- Smartphone Integration:Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto
- Audio Setup: 4 Premium Audio Speakers
- Power & Ports: 3x USB ports + 1x 12V auxiliary power socket
- Cabin Comfort: Polyurethane tilt/telescopic steering wheel, fabric upholstery, 6-way manual driver seat, 4-way manual passenger seat, single-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents, and rear center armrest
- Convenience Hardware: Rain-sensing wipers, power-foldable side mirrors, Follow-Me-Home lighting, and rear reverse parking camera with rear acoustic sensors
- Available Exterior Finishes: Grey, Silver
6. Variant Differences: COM vs LUX Spec Delta
| Engineering & Feature Spec | MG S5 EV COM (This Spec) | MG S5 EV LUX (Step-Up Variant) |
| Peninsular Malaysia Price | RM 103,900 | RM 116,900 |
| Battery Size / Chemistry | 49 kWh LFP | 62 kWh LFP |
| Motor Output | 170 PS (125 kW) / 250 Nm | 203 PS (151 kW) / 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h Acceleration | 8.0 seconds | 7.0 seconds |
| WLTP Driving Range | 340 km | 446 km |
| Peak DC Fast Charging | 120 kW | 150 kW |
| Wheel & Tire Setup | 17-inch (215/60 R17) | 18-inch (225/55 R18) |
| Seat Material & Adjustment | Manual Fabric Seats | Powered & Ventilated Leatherette Seats |
| Steering Wheel | Polyurethane | Leather-Wrapped |
| Parking Camera | Reverse Camera | 360° Surround View Camera |
| Tailgate Operation | Manual Lift | Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor |
| Roof Configuration | Standard Solid Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Audio Setup | 4 Speakers | 6 Speakers + Voice Command |
| Exclusive Paint Option | Grey, Silver | Grey, Silver + Gold |
7. Performance, Benchmarking & Certified Efficiency
Calculated Engineering Metrics
- Power-to-Torque Ratio: 0.68 PS per Nm
- Charging Velocity (DC): Replenishes from 10% to 80% SoC in approximately 26 minutes at a 120 kW+ DC terminal
- Energy Density / Efficiency Rating: ~14.4 kWh / 100 km (WLTP combined equivalent)
8. Comparative Segment Matrix: Entry C-Segment EV Crossovers
| Engineering Parameter | MG S5 EV COM (CKD) | BYD Atto 3 (Dynamic / Standard) | Proton e.MAS 7 (Prime) |
| Starting Price (Peninsular) | RM 103,900 | ~RM 123,000 | ~RM 109,800 |
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Motor Output | 170 PS (125 kW) / 250 Nm | 204 PS (150 kW) / 310 Nm | 218 PS (160 kW) / 320 Nm |
| Battery Type / Capacity | 49.0 kWh LFP | 49.9 kWh Blade LFP | 49.5 kWh Aegis LFP |
| WLTP Driving Range | 340 km | 345 km | 345 km |
| Peak DC Fast Charge Rate | 120 kW | 70 kW | 80 kW |
| Rear Suspension | 5-Link Independent Multi-Link | Multi-Link Independent | Multi-Link Independent |
| Airbag Count | 7 Airbags (with Center Bag) | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Full ADAS Level 2 | Standard (MG Pilot) | Standard (DiPilot) | Standard (Level 2) |
| Boot Space (Seats Up) | 453 Litres | 440 Litres | 461 Litres |
