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

I didn&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&looking for a car for yourself, monitoring the market and hunting for the latest info, or even if you&just bought your new car and you&looking to see what experts like me think about it, The Right Car will offer you something of value. I&aiming to upload a review or two per week, so if you have any...