Will the Roewe i5 be expensive to run?

The best place would be any MG Motor Malaysia 3S center. Although the branding is different, the diagnostic software and mechanical parts for the 1.5L engine and CVT are compatible. You should check with the service manager if their OBD scanners can read the Roewe-specific firmware. For buyers considering the Roewe i5, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.