All grades of the IM5 feature a double-glazed panoramic roof, power-adjustable (12-way driver, six-way passenger) heated and ventilated front seats (also heated in the rear), dual-zone climate control, 20-speaker audio, 256 colour ambient lighting, a power tailgate (with hands-free function) and alloy rims. There’s also wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED headlights, keyless entry and start, wireless device charging (50W), a 10.5-inch central control screen and a sweeping 26.3-inch upper screen.

The interior is light and bright thanks to the enormous panoramic sunroof. The curves of the exterior design continue inside with soft-padded surfaces around the dash and doors, but the straight edge came out for the 10.5-inch central media screen and vast 26.3-inch upper display. It has next to no buttons. Even exterior mirror adjustment is directed from the screen to a multi-function steering wheel control.

The MG IM5 Premium is powered by a 217kW/450Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels only. Also RWD, the mid-grade Platinum ups those outputs to 300kW/500Nm while the all-wheel-drive, dual-motor Performance flagship boasts combined outputs of 572kW/802Nm.

The MG IM5 is a mid-size, five-seat liftback. The front seats are power-adjustable (12-way driver, six-way passenger) heated and ventilated (also heated in the rear). All seats are trimmed in a soft synthetic leather.

The MG IM5 Premium is claimed to accelerate from 0–100km/h in 6.8sec with a top speed of 200km/h. The mid-grade Platinum sits at 4.9sec and 220km/h, while the flagship Performance hits 100km/h in just 3.2sec before storming on to a maximum velocity of 268km/h.

The MG IM5 Premium has a claimed (WLTP) range of 490km, rising to 655km for the mid-grade Platinum, dropping to 575 km for the ultra-fast Performance.