During our test we didn’t notice any trim rattles or creaks, which is good considering the tight fit and finish of seemingly every panel inside.
Infotainment, sat-nav and stereo
With the same dashboard as the IM6, the IM5 also comes with a 10.5-inch touchscreen on the centre console. We found it sits a little too flat, which isn’t an issue in the IM6 where you’re sitting higher up, but it’s a little awkward in the sleeker IM5.
The infotainment system’s screen (as with the 26.3-inch dashtop-mounted screen) is impressive, with quick response and loading times. The design of the menus is also simple to understand and the customisable features for lighting and displays are decent, too. But we’re less impressed by the integration of climate controls into the screen, because they’re not readily available. We also found the integrated sat-nav led us astray a few times, which shouldn’t be an issue for those that like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (which are integrated as standard).
MG’s approach to a minimalist cabin means it’s easier to count the number of functions that are operated physically in the IM5 than not.
“Sticklers for typos won’t enjoy delving into the IM5’s menus. I found ‘enegry’ and ‘ramdom’ along with an odd warning of ‘keep stable when driving on snowfield’.” – Alastair Crooks, senior news reporter.
Being a large executive saloon, the IM5’s space is unsurprisingly very good – although it could do with some more family-orientated features
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There’s no competition for the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer here because the MG IM5 is strictly saloon only. Still, practicality is a positive – although if you want a more family-friendly EV, the IM6 SUV will be the better option.
Dimensions and size
In order to fit that 100kWh battery, the IM5’s wheelbase is very long. As is its body – which helps free up a useful amount of passenger space.
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| Model | MG IM5 | Tesla Model 3 | Polestar 2 |
| Length | 4,931mm | 4,720mm | 4,606mm |
| Width | 1,960mm | 1,850mm | 1,859mm |
| Height | 1,474mm | 1,441mm | 1,479mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950mm | 2,875mm | 2,735mm |
| Boot space | 457-1,290 litres | 594-997 litres | 405-1,095 litres |
Seats & passenger space
Despite the sleek roofline, the interior space doesn’t feel too dissimilar to the IM6, with plenty of headroom all round. Knee room for rear-seat passengers is good, too, although there’s less space under the front seats for feet than in the IM6. Rear passengers do get heated seats, but don’t get too much in the way of features. There’s a USB-C port on the back of the centre console, a flip-down central armrest with cup-holders, and a pouch on the back of the front seats, but that’s about it.
