By, Ahmed Abdul Wasey
Eat ‘N Stays
MG RX5 is the dream SUV I have been waiting for. RX5 exudes luxury, comfort and style.
At the first sight, I fell in love with the sporty yet elegant exteriors of RX-5. The tough body and the distinctive front grill is the first thing that flashed through. The panoramic sunroof in the LUX version that I test-drove added a zing to the wheels.
As I entered using the keyless technology, the interiors just stunned me, the leather seats of RX-5 added true luxury to the car. Being a tall person that I am, I found the seats very comfortable with the extra head and leg space required for a SUV. Some of the salient features that impressed me the most are the well placed air-vents, the surround music system and the reading lights.
Like other SUVs from MG, RX-5 is loaded with the most recent technology and entertainment. It has an 8-inch touch screen panel which I could operate with feather touch and it was so simple to connect my smart phone using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. I absolutely adore the push-button that kick starts the car engine. MG truly has upgraded their SUVs to the next level with RX-5.
With an extra layer of icing on the cake, the safety features are truly impressive. The car comes loaded with abundant safety features such as Hill Descent Control, Anti-Rolling Program, a full complement of airbags, and a parking camera that made parking very easy via the colour screen.
Performance wise, it was a mesmerizing dive. The ride was bump free and smooth as butter. RX-5 comes with two engine options a 1.5T in two-wheel drive and a 2.0T which is available in two and all-wheel drive iterations. The smaller of these engines provides 250Nm of torque, with the 2.0T increasing this to 350Nm.
RX-5 provides the perfect combination of SUV and luxury and is the best available car so far in the price range. With global presence, the easy availability of the after sales service does add bonus points for RX-5.
After the amazing test-drive experience, I can’t wait to own my own RX-5 and add it to my collection of beautiful beasts.