Bitcar Original More than a month ago, the release of the MG5 Scorpio aroused a certain degree of response from the market, and just on April 8, this car also ushered in It is officially on the market, priced at 102,900-117,900 yuan. Compared with the regular version of MG5, the MG5 Scorpio is undoubtedly more dynamic, and the official also calls it a "trendy and hard-working model". In fact, before the MG5 Scorpio, similar models like the Shadow Leopard already existed in China, and the emergence of the MG5 Scorpio has also put a lot of pressure on the Shadow Leopard.
Both cars have a sports package appearance
MG5 Scorpio has three configurations. Two of the high-end models have sports packages in appearance. They use an MGThe center grille has the largest area in history, and uses a tungsten steel-colored metallic decorative strip. The top model is also equipped with an adaptive cruise radar on the top of the center grille. Like the MG6 PRO, the MG5 Scorpio moves the "MG" logo to the front of the engine cover instead of in front of the grille.
The vehicle adopts a split headlight design, which is consistent with the approach of the MG6 PRO. The "Y"-shaped LED daytime running lights are located at the upper part. The shape is long, narrow and fierce, and has a certain sense of science fiction. The LED headlights are located on both sides of the front bumper, and are designed to be integrated with the air deflector trim. The overall look is more coordinated and not obtrusive.
Like the MG5 Scorpio, the Shadow Leopard is also equipped with a sports appearance package for high-end models. It also has a very wide mid-grid grille and two fighter jet air intakes, and is painted yellow. With the embellishment, the fighting atmosphere naturally appears.
The Shadow Leopard's headlights are relatively conventional in shape, with LED daytime running lights adopting a columnar design, while LED headlights are standard equipment for the entire series. Like the MG5 Scorpio, except for the lowest model, all Shadow Leopard models are equipped with adaptive high and low beam headlights.
MG5 Scorpio and Shadow Leopard are both positioned as compact cars. Among them, the length, width and height of MG5 Scorpio are 4695x1842x1480mm, and the wheelbase is 2680mm. The length, width and height of the Shadow Leopard are 4700x1850x1432mm, and the wheelbase is 2736mm. It is slightly larger than the MG5 Scorpio. Both models adopt a fastback style design. All MG5 Scorpio series are equipped with 17-inch wheels, while the rim size of the high-end Shadow Leopard model reaches 18 inches.
In the rear part of the car, the shape of the MG5 Scorpio is obviously more radical. It adopts a relatively high-profile rear wing and a total of four exhausts on both sides. There are also electronic valves on both sides of the gas, which have a certain sound effect in sports mode. A small spoiler design is added to the tail of the Shadow Leopard. It also has four exhaust outlets on both sides and also has a loud sound.
The cockpit styles of the two cars are similar
The interior of the MG5 Scorpio adopts a T-shaped layout. Overall, it looks quite grand, and the sense of technology and design have also been enhanced to a certain extent. It shows that the interior of vehicles equipped with the sports package also has orange wiring and embellishments, which adds to the lively atmosphere of the entire interior.
The vehicle has a suspended dual-screen design. The full LCD instrument and central control LCD screens of the top model are both 12.3 inches in size. The display on the instrument panel is rich in color and has a very good resolution. The vehicle system is equipped with a new generation of Zebra Smart Travel smart cabin system, which can switch between different styles of operation interfaces and has navigation, voice operation, multimedia and other functions.
The Shadow Leopard's interior also adopts a T-shaped layout, and the overall details are more complicated than those of the MG5 Scorpio. Its central control and instruments also adopt a suspended design. In addition, the interior of the vehicle also has yellow embellishments, echoing the decoration on the front of the car.
The full LCD instrument and central control screen of high-end models are both 10.25 inches in size. The central control screen is equipped with the ADIGO intelligent vehicle system, and the operation interface is relatively similar to other Trumpchi models. High-end models include navigation, voice recognition, OTA upgrades and Internet of Vehicles functions, while low-end models are equipped with Apple CarPlay/Baidu CarLife/Huawei HiCar mobile phone interconnection functions, which can also satisfy the use of navigation and other functions.
Take the similarly priced MG5 Scorpio Trophy sports flagship version and Shadow Leopard J15 version as examples. Both models have keyless entry, keyless start, remote control start, and interior ambient lighting. The MG5 Scorpio Trophy sports flagship version has a panoramic canopy, front-row mobile phone wireless charging, Yamaha audio, and a car air purifier. In contrast, the Shadow Leopard J15 version is equipped with induction wipers, front-row dual-zone air conditioning, etc. What are the configurations that MG5 Scorpio does not have?It was a tie.
In terms of seats, these two configuration models are still the same. The MG5 Scorpio uses an integrated sports seat, and the seat belts are orange. The front passenger driver has an electric 6-way adjustment plus lumbar support, while the passenger driver's adjustment is manual. In addition, its front seats also have heating functions. The rear seats can be folded down as a whole, but they are not equipped with armrests and cup holders.
The Shadow Leopard J15 version of the seat adopts a conventional shape design and has yellow embellishments. The front passenger seat also has an electric 6-way adjustment function, but it is not equipped with a lumbar support, and the passenger seat adjustment is also manual. The front seats also have heating functions, while the rear seats can be folded down in a 4/6 ratio and have armrests and cup holders.
Ride space display: We can see that although the two models are positioned as compact cars, they have a very generous leg space in the rear. In comparison, the Shadow Leopard's 2736mm wheelbase will appear more advantageous. The canopy design above the heads of the rear seats of the MG5 Scorpio also effectively frees up head space.
MG5 Scorpio
Shadow Leopard
MG5 Scorpio is powerful but the rear suspension is a torsion beam
Both models are equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine. In terms of power parameter data, the MG5 Scorpio has a slight advantage, with a maximum engine power of 133kW and a maximum The torque is 285N·m, while the figures of Shadow Leopard are 130kW and 270N·m respectively. Both engines are equipped with 7DCT gearbox.
MG5 Scorpio
Shadow Leopard
In terms of chassis, the front suspension of both models is MacPherson type, but the rear suspension is different. The MG5 Scorpio is equipped with a torsion beam non-independent suspension that the Chinese are not very fond of, while the Shadow Leopard It is equipped with a multi-link independent suspension.
MG5 Scorpio
Shadow Leopard
In terms of driving assistance, the MG5 Scorpio Trophy sports flagship version has 360° panoramic images and full-speed adaptive cruise, while the Shadow Leopard J15 version is equipped withOrdinary reversing camera and cruise control. Both models have functions such as tire pressure display, automatic parking, lane keeping, lane departure warning, and active braking.
We can see from the Bitauto App popularity list that with the launch of the MG5 Scorpio, the market's attention to it is increasing day by day, and it has risen to the front of compact cars. 10th place, and since Shadow Leopard has been on the market for some time, its popularity has declined to a certain extent.
Editor's comment: With the addition of the MG5 Scorpio, there are already many models for consumers to choose from in this market segment. Taking a closer look at these types of models, most of them have exaggerated shapes and colors, as well as sports appearance packages that suit the tastes of young people. At the same time, their level of intelligence is also more inclined to the usage habits of young consumer groups, and these Characteristics can also be seen by comparing the MG5 Scorpio with the Shadow Leopard. These two highly personalized models also represent the current interpretation of domestic independent brands for performance cars worth 100,000 yuan. Interested friends can also go to the store to experience it in person.