MG RX5
China name: MG RX5
MG's compact SUV, launched in the Middle East at the Saudi International Motor Show in Jeddah as the brand's "hero SUV" and later sold in markets such as Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain. It was rebadged from a SAIC Roewe model and sold with 1.5 and 2.0 turbo engines.
Generations & years
First generation Middle East launch–present
Revealed for the Middle East at the Saudi International Motor Show in Jeddah, alongside the MG ZS, and rolled out across the Gulf region, including Qatar. It earned a 5-star C-NCAP crash rating and was sold in five trims (1.5T STD, COM and LUX, and 2.0T COM and LUX). The launch year was not confirmed in the sources checked.
Powertrain, battery & charging
Two turbocharged petrol engines: a 2.0 L (221 hp, 350 N·m, 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds) with a 6-speed gearbox, and a 1.5 L (169 hp, 250 N·m) with a 7-speed automatic. The 2.0T versions have a 10.4-inch touchscreen and the 1.5T versions an 8-inch screen.
Where to find the VIN
On most cars the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen (driver side) and on a label in the driver-side door opening; check your registration document too.
China-spec vs export-spec
The 1.5T and 2.0T RX5 use different engines and gearboxes, so confirm the version. It is a different car from the larger seven-seat MG RX8 and the MG HS. Send the VIN.
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