KATHMANDU: The MG S5 EV has received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, putting to rest months of speculation and concern over its safety performance.
Since no recognized agency had assessed the vehicle until now, there were speculations about the car’s safety credentials across social media and online platforms in Nepal.
The top-tier safety rating confirms that the MG S5 meets the highest standards of protection across all major safety categories. According to Euro NCAP’s official results, the S5 scored 90% for adult occupant protection, 82% for child occupant protection, 82% for protection of vulnerable road users and 78% in safety assist. The safety rating underscores the advanced safety technologies and solid engineering in the car.
Since 1997, Euro NCAP has set the benchmark for vehicle safety in Europe, offering independent and transparent assessments to help consumers make informed decisions.
The MG S5 comes loaded with key safety features like six airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), traction control, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS) and a robust design based on the Modular Scalable Platform (MSP).
Paramount Motors has said that the Euro NCAP 5-star rating eliminates any lingering doubts about the vehicle’s safety and provides greater confidence for prospective buyers.
Available in three variants in Nepal—Comfort, Deluxe and Luxury, the S5 EV offers competitive pricing without compromising on technology or performance. It is powered by a 62.2 kWh battery, claimed by MG as the world’s thinnest, and offers a WLTP range of up to 430 km. The EV supports 7 kW AC charging and DC fast charging up to 150 kW.
In terms of dimensions, the S5 measures 4,476 mm in length, 1,849 mm in width and 1,621 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,730 mm and 180 mm of ground clearance. The S5 is a rear-wheel drive car with wheel size of 17 or 18 inch depending on variants.
The long-range Luxury variant costs Rs 5.499 million in Nepal.
Commenting on the safety rating, Paramount Motors, the authorized distributor of MG, in Nepal said that the Euro NCAP 5-star rating eliminates any lingering doubts about the vehicle’s safety and provides greater confidence for prospective buyers.
