Verdict
These are radically different tools at a RM4,800 gap: the RM93,800 MG 5 is a five-seat sedan with a 401-litre boot, CVT and six airbags, while the RM98,600 Nissan Navara is a two-seat, two-door AWD pickup with a six-speed manual. The Navara’s 2.5-litre diesel produces 403 Nm against the MG’s 150 Nm, but its annual road tax is RM830 versus RM90. For daily passenger duty, the MG’s 2,680-mm wheelbase, rear vents and 360-degree camera make far more sense; choose the Nissan only if its drivetrain and diesel torque are central to the job.
Pick the MG 5 if you need five seats, 401 litres of boot space, CVT ease and substantially fuller safety equipment for RM4,800 less.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you need AWD, a six-speed manual and 403 Nm from a 2.5-litre diesel pickup.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Nissan Navara RM98,600.
- Torque: MG 5 150 Nm; Nissan Navara 403 Nm.
- Road tax per year: MG 5 RM90; Nissan Navara RM830.
- Seating: MG 5 five seats; Nissan Navara two seats.
- Driveline: MG 5 front-wheel drive; Nissan Navara all-wheel drive.
- Airbags: MG 5 six airbags; Nissan Navara two airbags.
5
- RM4,800 lower purchase price and RM740 lower annual road tax
- Five seats and a 401-litre boot
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- 150 Nm is 253 Nm down on the Navara
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 45-litre tank versus 80 litres
Navara
- 403 Nm 2.5-litre turbo-diesel
- All-wheel drive and six-speed manual
- 80-litre fuel tank and full-size spare tyre
- RM4,800 higher purchase price and RM830 annual road tax
- Only two seats and two doors versus the MG’s five seats and four doors
- Two airbags; it lacks the MG’s autonomous braking, blind-spot information system and curtain airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800✓ | RM98,600 |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 112 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 403 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | 6MT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-Zone Manual |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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5 vs Navara FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Nissan Navara better?
The MG 5 is better for carrying people and daily road use: it has five seats, a CVT, six airbags and a 401-litre boot. The Nissan Navara is better only where its AWD layout, manual gearbox and 403 Nm diesel torque are required.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara costs RM4,800 more than the MG 5: RM98,600 versus RM93,800. Its annual road tax is also RM740 higher, at RM830 against RM90.
Which has the stronger safety specification?
The MG 5 has the stronger specification, with six airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information and front and rear curtain airbags. The Nissan Navara has driver and passenger airbags, ABS/EBD and a reverse camera.