2024 MG 5 review: Australia has a new small car bargain! (MG5 aka MG GT)

I didn't have high expectations, but I was blown away by some elements of the new MG 5! This car is one of the cheapest in Australia, with a starting price below $25K drive-away (AUD), and the top-spec turbocharged version (Essence) tested here is less than $29K drive-away. It has some issues -- the turbo engine and DCT could be more refined, and it lacks a lot of the active safety tech that rivals have. But it is surprisingly good car to drive, and has a long warranty that makes it seem like an absolute bargain compared to a Hyundai i30 sedan (Elantra), Mazda 3 sedan, Kia Cerato sedan or any other small sedan. Watch my EXCLUSIVE detailed review of the 2024 MG5 sedan here. You might be as surprised as I was. -- 00:00 Intro 00:32 Is it the right price? 01:41 What are the best alternatives? 03:19 Is it the right size? 04:55 Interior 08:02 Under the bonnet 08:54 Driving 12:21 Efficiency 13:07 Is it safe? 14:02 Ownership 14:53 Verdict -- I am aiming to review every new car on the market that people actually buy, to help new-car customers like you, or curious car enthusiasts (maybe also like you) get the right steer when it comes to choosing a new set of wheels. If you're looking for a car for yourself, monitoring the market and hunting for the latest info, or even if you've just bought your new car and you're looking to see what experts like me think about it, The Right Car will offer you something of value. I'm aiming to upload a review or two per week, so if you...