The MG5 sedan has achieved a 3-star safety rating from ANCAP.

The MG5 sedan has finally achieved a 3-star safety rating from ANCAP – the leading vehicle safety rating agency in the Oceania region.

The MG5 2025 only achieved a 3-star safety rating from ANCAP.

The MG5 will be manufactured in Australia from November 2024, following a series of significant upgrades to the vehicle's chassis structure and driver assistance systems by MG.

Compared to the previous scores, the improvements are significant: Adult protection increased from 37% to 62%. Child protection increased from 58% to 68%. Protection of vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, etc.) increased from 42% to 65%. Safety support increased from 13% to 59%.

Once considered a "safety disaster," the MG5 is now beginning to demonstrate the improvements made.

The MG5 has initially demonstrated the effectiveness of the improvement efforts.

Essential features such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) with turn assist, seatbelt warning for all seats, lane keeping assist, and emergency lane keeping assist (ELK) are now standard equipment.

Notably, seatbelt tensioners for both front and rear seats are now available on all versions, instead of just the top-of-the-line models as before.

Despite its improvements, the MG5 still cannot match C-segment sedans like the Mazda3 – a model that consistently receives 5-star safety ratings from many reputable organizations (ANCAP, Euro NCAP...).

The MG5 still lacks a central airbag, blind spot warning, and traffic sign recognition...

The MG5 still lacks a central airbag, blind spot warning, traffic sign recognition support, and the performance of active safety systems like ELK is only "near-satisfactory".

In addition, although the chassis has been reinforced, it still hasn't reached the same optimal level as its competitors in the same segment from Japan or South Korea.

In Vietnam, the MG5 is distributed in two versions, with a starting price of 399 million VND, significantly cheaper than other popular C-segment sedans.

However, the MG5 in Vietnam is imported from Thailand, not the Australian-made version – therefore, the 3-star ANCAP rating does not directly apply.

Escaping the 0-star ANCAP rating is a commendable effort by MG.

Nevertheless, the changes to the Australian version of the MG5 still hold important reference points for Vietnamese consumers, especially those considering a balance between affordability and safety.

Moving away from the 0-star ANCAP rating is a commendable effort by MG, demonstrating a commitment to improving its image and product quality.

However, to compete on equal footing with popular models like the Mazda3, Kia K3, or Honda Civic, the MG5 needs to continue investing heavily in safety systems, both in hardware and software.

Adding ADAS is necessary but not sufficient. Modern users – especially families and young urban dwellers – are increasingly concerned about the holistic nature of safety, not just in terms of technology, but also in terms of reliability and overall quality. And in this respect, the MG5 still needs more time to prove itself.

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/sedan-mg5-dat-duoc-3-sao-an-toan-tu-to-chuc-ancap-post1547056.html