As a result, the space inside the MGS5 EV feels generous, especially in the second row, where a flat floor means there’s more foot room for those in the back, and is complemented by large windows that give rear-seat passengers a great view out. There are other benefits, too, such as a 458-litre boot that can be expanded to 1,440 litres when the second row is folded flat. The boot floor is also movable, hiding an underfloor storage area that’s ideal for storing the charge cables, or it can be taken out entirely, giving you a larger single storage area.
Dimensions and size
The MGS5 is priced to rival B-segment SUVs, but it’s slightly bigger than them, which means that the space inside is impressive. It’s significantly bigger than the likes of the Peugeot E-2008, Jeep Avenger, and Vauxhall Mokka, and is closer in size to the Skoda Elroq, yet the MGS5 undercuts the latter by around £3,000.
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,476mm |
| Width | 1,849mm (2094mm inc mirrors) |
| Height | 1,621mm |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Boot space | 453 – 1,441 litres |
Driving position, seats & space in the front
The driving position is high-set, and while some might want to sit lower, this is limited by the relatively high floor due to the batteries. The seats are a little flat and lack lateral support, but make getting in and out easy. Long-distance comfort isn’t the best in class, though, and driving at speed in the bends does reveal that lack of lateral support.
Seats & space in the back
The second row has good space across the bench and, without a transmission hump in the floor, lots of room for feet. The MGS5 EV is also relatively wide for its class and has a boxy shape, which makes it feel more spacious than many similarly priced rivals. Children in the back should be able to get a decent view out thanks to large windows that let in plenty of light.
Boot space
There are other benefits from the width, too, such as a 458-litre boot that can be expanded to 1,440 litres when the second row is folded flat. The boot floor is also movable, hiding an underfloor storage area that’s ideal for storing the charge cables, or it can be taken out entirely, giving you a larger single storage area.