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MG IM5 Long Range Review 2026 | Is This £45K EV Great VALUE?

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In this MG IM5 review, Alex looks at what is arguably the sweet spot of the IM5 lineup, the £45,000 Long Range model, which boasts over 400 miles of range on a single charge. Covered is what it is like to drive, boot space, colour options, exterior design and the impressive charging speed.

In China, the IM5 is known as the IM L6 and is sold under the IM Motors brand only.

MG is offering the IM5 in two different battery sizes either with a 400V 75kWh unit or an 800V 100kWh pack. The larger has nearly 400kW DC fast charging and can go from 10-80% in 17 minutes.

UK Pricing
Standard Range £39,990
Long Range £45,495
Performance £48,995

Alternatives for the MG IM5 include the Hyundai Ioniq 6, BYD Seal and Polestar 4.

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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Front Design & Rivals
1:02 - Under the Bonnet / Frunk
1:13 - UK Pricing & Trim Levels
2:04 - Side Design
2:19 - Colours
3:18 - Alloy Wheels
3:50 - Battery Specifications
4:36 - Charging Port & Charging Speed
6:21 - Please subscribe!
6:36 - Front Interior
19:07 - Back Seats
23:09 - Rear Design
24:44 - Boot Space
25:54 - Driving Refinement & Comfort
27:30 - Road Noise
28:42 - Visibility & Driving Position
31:20 - Performance & Drivetrain
33:21 - Drivability
34:20 - Handling
35:34 - Efficiency
38:00 - Drive Modes
40:03 - Regenerative Braking
41:13 - ADAS
42:41 - Motorway & Cruise Control
44:57 - Conclusion
46:34 - Outro

20 Comments

@GraemeCobb 4 weeks ago

Great review Alex. I hear good things about the IM5, and love that it’s a hatchback.

@r5mark 6 days ago

Great review - when are you doing the infotainment guide video for this?

@smithleon 3 weeks ago

Nice comprehensive review. There is actually a complete sound equaliser that can be customised with about 30 frequency channels. Slightly buried in the menus. You can buy USB C splitter cables for more charging ports. The rear wheel steering is incredible and makes a big car feel a lot smaller and coupled with the 360 camera views, visibility and maneuvering is great. I also miss the full one-pedal driving of my Tesla but it feels fine. The autopilot isn't as good as a Tesla, and the braking is a bit agressive, but it is perfectly usable if you're happy in Lane 1 at 65, it'll sit there all day. I'm getting about 3.8 miles/kWh in my SR, which also has an LFP battery which is arguably easier to look after so worth a mention.

@ChrisChen-g9o 4 weeks ago

Best MG IM review ❤

@marinoint 3 weeks ago (edited)

In China this car is already considered "dated" and a revised version in on sale right now. The biggest selling point of this car is the rear steering.
For the same price, Xpeng P7 is noticeably more attractive, and some might argue that the much cheaper Deepal L06 and Changan Qiyuan A06 are better choices too.

@alancarter8746 3 weeks ago (edited)

Thks about the charge rate on Tesla chargers as I was only getting 82kw but plus side on 100% battery I got 485 miles and getting 4.6 miles per kw

@Ayymoss 3 weeks ago (edited)

Watched a lot of reviews on this car, and you're the first to actually cover switching between ACC and Pilot, exactly the question I've had.

To confirm: without changing the preference in the menu, a single pull of the stalk activates whatever's currently selected (defaults to Pilot if that's what's set)? And jerking the wheel while in Pilot drops it back to ACC, rather than cancelling everything?

If I've dropped from Pilot into ACC that way, is pulling the stalk down again what gets me back into Pilot? Or does that just re-arm ACC, and I'd need the menu to get Pilot back?

@QuantumEntangled-yt 9 days ago

Good review. I like the black, how bad was that scratching? Should i budget for a ceramic polish?

@dvalentino87 3 weeks ago

Very very good review
One thing is the speaker system good
Im currently in an EQE 300 AMG line my budget is being cut and this is now in price point
Thanks for the in depth review will go test drive one for sure

@jh9740 3 weeks ago

This or the seal excellence (more power less range with the byd though)

@Elonsdoctor 3 weeks ago

that's a good looking sedan imho

@jasonwalsh9211 3 weeks ago

It's very nice but those wheels look a bit naff don't you think

@James-BB70 3 weeks ago

Very detailed video, thanks! Quick question, As you mentioned, the indicator seems a bit odd as the arm doesnt stay in position, is there an easy way of cancelling the signal? I drove an IM6 briefly last week and it felt a bit of a faff turning off the indicator

@snaenaeyerbusiness 4 weeks ago

Including MG discounts, the standard range is £34k, and the long range is £40k (brand new on Autotrader)

@benm1988 4 weeks ago (edited)

Interesting to see and good review, as always. The rounded corners of CarPlay that show the lighter background behind on the left hand side would drive me nuts. 😬

Outside and in I think the design looks soft and flumpy like a Buick concept car from the mid-90s.

@ChewyYui 4 weeks ago

will u cover the im6 too?

@happypark1 4 weeks ago

I would love to test drive one as I'm due to order a new company car. However MG won't provide demonstrator vehicles to the leasing provider and their dealers don't want to know if there's no sales opportunity 🤷‍♂️

@Dad-Block 2 weeks ago

How has no one realised that the gap next to the phone charger is a place for your sun glasses 🤦🏻‍♂️

Every review I have seen has no idea what the gap is for 😂😂😂