MG Motor Australia has secured two major safety accolades, with the MGS5 EV and IM5 recognised as ANCAP Safety Top Performers for 2025, reinforcing the brand’s growing focus on safety, technology and value for Australian fleet buyers.
ANCAP Safety has named the MGS5 EV as the Top Performer in the Small SUV category and the IM5 sedan as the Top Performer in the Large Car category, following strong results across adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection and safety assist technologies.
A clear signal for fleet decision-makers
For Fleet Managers, Sustainability Managers and Finance Managers, ANCAP Top Performer recognition provides a clear, independent benchmark when assessing vehicle risk, duty of care and whole-of-life considerations. As organisations move to reduce fleet emissions while maintaining safety outcomes, these results highlight that high safety performance is increasingly available across a broader range of price points and vehicle segments.
ANCAP’s Top Performer awards identify the strongest-performing vehicles tested in each category during the year, setting a benchmark for safety performance on Australian roads.
Segment-leading safety results
The IM5 achieved strong scores across all four ANCAP assessment areas, including high levels of adult and child occupant protection, while also performing strongly in vulnerable road user protection and safety assist systems. The MGS5 EV similarly delivered balanced results, underlining its credentials as a compact electric SUV designed for everyday fleet and business use.
IM5: safety aligned with advanced vehicle control
Launched in 2025, the IM5 is positioned as a technology-led large sedan, built on a digital chassis architecture that centralises control of steering, braking, suspension and electric drive systems. In addition to its ANCAP five-star rating, the IM5 platform supports features such as four-wheel steering, improving low-speed manoeuvrability and enhancing stability during high-speed lane changes and emergency avoidance — attributes that align well with both safety and driver usability requirements in fleet environments.
MGS5 EV: electric SUV with safety at its core
The MGS5 EV combines a fully electric drivetrain with a focus on safety, drivability and practicality. Designed to deliver confident acceleration, predictable handling and everyday usability, the MGS5 EV achieved ANCAP five-star status and now Top Performer recognition in the highly competitive Small SUV segment. For fleets beginning or scaling their EV transition, this provides reassurance that zero-emission options can meet stringent safety expectations without compromise.
What this means for fleet maturity
For organisations still developing fleet policies and emissions-reduction strategies, independent safety ratings like ANCAP remain a foundational input into vehicle selection. As fleet management maturity increases, safety performance can be integrated alongside utilisation data, whole-of-life cost modelling and emissions reporting to support more confident EV adoption decisions.
MG Motor Australia’s broader ANCAP five-star rated line-up includes models across passenger, SUV and electric segments, supported by a national dealer network and long-term warranty coverage — factors that remain important considerations for fleets balancing risk, cost and operational readiness.
