MG’s Five-Star Safety Pledge
MG has publicly stated its ambition to offer only five-star ANCAP safety in its future and current lineup. This vow comes as the brand continues to refine and upgrade its models, aiming to raise the entire range to the highest safety standard. The move aligns with growing consumer demand for robust passive safety and advanced protection in everyday driving scenarios.
Where the lineup stands today
Among the seven MG models evaluated by ANCAP, four have already achieved the coveted five-star rating. The remaining three—MG3, MG5, and ZS—fall short of the top score for now. The MG HS and MG RX8 are cited examples within the brand’s range that already perform at the maximum safety level according to ANCAP’s testing framework. This mix underscores MG’s ongoing commitment to lifting the entire portfolio toward universal five-star protection.
Planned upgrades to reach five-star safety
To close the gap on the remaining models, MG has outlined targeted updates designed to strengthen passive safety. A key improvement for the compact crossover ZS is the addition of a center airbag intended to protect occupants during side impacts. This feature can play a crucial role in reducing injury risk in common collision scenarios and helps bring the ZS closer to the five-star benchmark.
For the MG3 and MG5, the plan involves modernization aimed at boosting overall passive safety. While specifics are still developing, the goal is clear: enhance crashworthiness and occupant protection to meet or exceed ANCAP’s top rating. These upgrades are expected to complement existing safety systems and may include structural reinforcements and refined restraint configurations as part of a comprehensive package to reach five stars.
MG HS and MG RX8: already at five stars
MG’s larger and more premium models, such as the MG HS and the RX8, are already earning the highest safety marks in ANCAP testing. Their success serves as a blueprint for what the brand wants to replicate across the rest of its lineup through future engineering updates and rigorous testing.
What this means for MG’s customers
The push toward a five-star family of vehicles offers clear benefits to buyers: stronger passive safety, better protection for occupants in side and frontal crashes, and a stronger assurance of reliability in real-world driving. As MG completes the planned updates, prospective buyers can expect a more consistent safety narrative across the range, with even its more compact and affordable models aligning with the strongest safety standards available in ANCAP’s framework.
Looking ahead
MG’s strategy to convert its entire lineup to five-star safety reflects a broader industry trend toward higher safety floor levels and more transparent safety testing. While updates for the MG3, MG5, and ZS are underway, MG HS and MG RX8 already demonstrate the brand’s capability to deliver top-tier protection. If the plan remains on track, MG could soon offer a family of vehicles where every model meets the five-star ANCAP benchmark, giving consumers greater confidence with every MG test drive.
