2024 MG4 Review: It's EVERYTHING We HOPED FOR (and so much more...)!!

[@CarSauce]

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE MG4 HERE! www.carsauce.com/car-review/2024-mg4-review

[@spectremarty]

Cannot say enough good things about these reviews lately. High quality, highly entertaining and informative. 10/10. ❤

[@craybro]

You can control aircon settings using physical buttons on the steering wheel via the favourite (star). It works really well as you don’t need to take your eyes off the road

[@rayweir5142]

A/C can be controlled by the joy stick on the right side of the steering when when selected as a favourite in the menu. Drive modes can be controlled by the joy stick on the LHS.

[@FallenAngel53]

8:16 AC can be added to left steering wheels controls 👍

[@binglalala3223]

I am from China, from what i can read in Chinese, there might be a translation error. What they mean is do not open and close with force， I think

[@henrylawson430]

Yes, but it is funnier the way it is written.

[@yggdrasil9039]

A measure of this car's success is that within 6 weeks of coming onto the Australian market it's sold so many units it's in the top 10 of EV sales out of a field of 30+ models currently available. By the end of this year it could be in the top 5. And next year I think it will be second only to the Model Y, is my prediction. And it's way better than its price point competitors the base model Dolphin and Ora Cat, which are soon to be released (Ora Cat is already released I believe.)

[@FallenAngel53]

I looked at getting a funky cat but the dealership was too far for frequent dealership visits. Yesterday on here I saw a funky cat and a BYD dolphin blow up. Not MG tho phew

[@lukemothug]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🦄

[@drxym]

I own an MG4 Trophy (premium) in Ireland. I'm generally happy with it. The physical experience is great and the hardware is great. The driving experience has been described as German and I agree with that - weighty, refined, precise. Putting the foot down and feeling it blast off is great. But what needs improvement is the software. The software is buggy and broken. Not so much it makes the car inoperable but broken enough it's annoying. Things like lane keeping assist freaking out on narrow roads, or day/night running confused by shadows, or android auto not working randomly. MG really need to start focusing on this stuff because it is important. As a developer myself I can see easy solutions to some of these issues but they're not being rolled out and the brand suffers.

[@franky_lion54]

Software is really Bad.

[@Airbag888]

Fully agree, I'm about to buy one and if it weren't for the software quirks I'd have gotten it already.. Come on - it should be trivial to remember settings between drives and LKA and EBS being so annoying to the point of being dangerous SHOULD have a default off setting

[@matthew9076]

I've had my mg 4 for half year, and honestly the biggest problem is the software and the numerous bugs... The LKA is honestly dangerous, the Bluetooth I need to program every time. (Supposedly fixed with new software) but over the air updated is not activated and not working. The keyless access is not working, I can unlock the car with the app, but not drive it... The car itself is amazing, the software, and MG itself is horrible at actually listening to people and fixing it

[@Trevelyan1971]

@@matthew9076I agree 100% , I actually think the lka is so dangerous Mg need to be held to account.

[@chrisandshazza01]

Toyota runs the same shit, drops power and tries to steer…….crazy. Easy solution though, spend the 2 sec to turn it off, simple.

[@omsam8930]

just took delivery on my mg4 short range-trophy full spec model... L.O.V.E.D it!

[@raymondmumford6255]

Another awesome review guys 😃😃

[@RicknMorty85]

Great to see from Chinese manufacturers, people have been complaining of EVs being unaffordable to switch to for years, then China came along with affordable high quality EVs. Hopefully prices drop more.

[@RobertDodge]

I have my MG4 SE Standard Range (UK) your Excite 51 due next weekend and really looking forward to it. They are cheap enough for normal people to be able to afford but the UK Government is now considering sticking a tariff on non EU built cars to stop people buying Chinese - What our government dont understand is 1. We need cheaper EVs and 2. Most of these so called EU Built EVs are from the Stellantis group and have predominately Chinese parts ! DOH

[@mogaafar3856]

I'm due to have my MG4 SE (base model) in the UK as well, anybody knows if it is like the Australian base model (Excite I believe) in having: 1. Rear camera. 2. Rear wipers. 3. Interior roof handles. As they weren't in the 2023 base model, not sure if they added it in the 2024 models?

[@whosyourdaddy5408]

这款车目前在中国的售价是€15000∽22700，由于缺乏竞争力，销量极其惨淡🤣

[@lukemothug]

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🦄

[@vidibites]

I wasn’t expecting such a great review, but this is the best MG4 review I’ve seen focusing on the stuff that matters instead of half a video about charging and range. Nice work guys.

[@sarahaubrey8096]

Ride quality and driving experience is second to none.

[@barron204]

MGs are popular where I live, so I would consider one for a next car.

[@jaysmith1376]

Your channel puts out outstanding content!!!! Well done!!! The existing ones were all so dull and arrogant. Well done on quality and passion. 😊

[@mahcooharper9577]

I want someone to love me as much as Matt hates incandescent lights.

[@jobrien1987]

Awesome review, I can't wait to see you guys review the xpower version!

[@selgeaus]

We just picked it up last Friday and loving the ride and the quietness

[@chriss6910]

There are alloy wheels under the hubcaps...

[@RobertDodge]

I think certain countries only have steels underneath and I beleive NZ maybe one of them.

[@electricdiesel1993]

So-called plastic hubcaps are mediocre since 2000s family car.

[@Ageratos01]

MG 4X will be an interesting watch when you guys get your hands on it.

[@tren133]

4X probably has TOO much power for this chassis to handle. However MG will also release an extended range version with even larger battery, with a single more powerful 240 hp motor on the back. I reckon that will be the best version of the MG4. Longest range (550 plus km), still has RWD handling, and around 6 second 0-100 acceleration.

[@lukemothug]

You mean XPower

[@JustSomeAussieGamer]

You deserve more than 72,500 subs.

[@BeerLabelBuilder]

lol @ 7:15 for the thonky wonky chonky ! good fun review thanks !

[@paulb1951]

So battery chemistry? I don’t believe they’re lfp so would be a 80% charge thing or degradation of battery is a longer term issue.

[@tims9701]

Lfp in the excite 51 model, can charge to 100% no problems

[@mogaafar3856]

I'm due to have my MG4 SE (base model) in the UK end of October, anyone knows if it is like the Australian base model (Excite I believe) in having: 1. Rear camera. 2. Rear wipers. 3. Interior grab handles. As they weren't in the 2023 base model, not sure if they added it in the 2024 models?

[@FallenAngel53]

I pick my SE SR up 23 Oct in UK No rear wiper No third headrest No Opd No grab handles But I’m aware of this

[@t8polestarcyan22]

I test drove the Long Range 77 and it's a great car. It's only drawback is being expensive sub model. It's safe to say if you're tight on budget and still want brand new EV the Excite 51 is go for. Otherwise Essence 64 should suffice if you want a better model. Long Range 77 is only good if you really need that range and want big power.

[@lukemothug]

Don't forget to review the MG4 XPOWER next.

[@jeffcorkill68]

Right Needed to get my thoughts down as I am really not sure people are comparing apples with apples Really trying not to be a Tesla fan boy becuase I want the whole market competing on EV but we are just not there yet. (but almost) Close, but I think the next 2 years might level the playing field unless Tesla have already gotten too much of a head start on It seems seems like all the reviewers are desperate to love the MG4 And I actually like it and would probably go out an buy one tomorrow, but it would only be the entry level And here are the reasons, I would really want to pony up to get the Tesla 3 Features Entry level MG only has 350km range vs Tesla 2 at 513km The tesla has better tech , better charging options Everything above base model MG4, has the older battery tech Only the Tesla and the bottom of the range MG have lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery LFP batteries are lighter, charge faster and are not as toxic as cobalt oxide or manganese oxide Lithium batteries Note, the only drawback this battery has seems to be that they do not perform as well in the cold, but not a problem for me here Qld Australia. No storage in the front under the bonnet for the MG Less storage in the trunk for the MG The safety features and software appear to be mor polished in the Tesla Resale If the purpose is to be a shopping trolley and charge from home, and a longer warranty, I think the entry level MG is a really good option But I work as a rep and it seems like the Tesla will be a no brainer based on the feature set. I am just saying, by the time you get closer in a spec to spec comparison, the MG comes up a bit short But I still like it :) Pricing MG Australia website EXCITE 51 FROM $41,197 359km Excite 64 FROM $47,317 450km Essence 64 FROM $50,377 435kmn Long Range 77 FROM $58,537 530km Tesla 3 from $61900 513km Charging Superchargers can add up to 275 kilometers of range in just 15 minutes It takes 38 minutes to charge the MG4 on a 150kW charger to get from 10% to 80% So my point is, if you are going to charge from home all the time, it probably does not matter, but its worth knowing as everyone seems obsessed with how long they will have to wait while charging.... Its just hard to recommend the any MG except the entry level based on longer warranty and the initial purchase savings of the entry level model. Does that mean its the great 2nd car argument based only on price? OK So now it's time for everyone to attack me Cmon haters.....(Remembering that I actually like the MG4) :)

[@SugoiAdam284]

I think your comment is good. I’ve been looking at the entry MG4.

[@newbris]

'Only the Tesla and the bottom of the range MG have lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery"......BYD have the Blade LFP battery.

[@nordic5490]

The cheapest model 3 here in Oz is $66k b4 onroad costs. That model 3 is nearly double the price of this MG4 (that also uses LFP btw). Note the long range Model 3 uses the older battery tech. So... whats is the story here ? More $$$ = longer range ? Do people need a 560km range any how ? - that is more range than all of my cars.

[@jeffcorkill68]

@@nordic5490 I think at the moment because of the lack of fast chargers, the MG4 range might be a problem on long drives as a Sales Rep is all. So at the moment if I thought I was going to do a lot of driving like that again, I would not buy either of them. Will be interesting to see how fast more chargers appear. I check google maps and there really don't seem to be enough yet like in Europe and California. Hopefully changing soon. If put on the spot right now I would probably buy the MG4, I just like the Tesla more but money talks

[@sara.cbc92]

The screen is so slow and unresponsive

[@harry19000000]

You made me buy one (the trophy extended version)

[@massimilianofazi3606]

Ottima recezione, mi avete fatto scoprire che la versione standard li da voi ha la retrocamera posteriore e il volante in pelle. In Italia purtroppo niente telecamera e volante in plastica. 😁

[@FallenAngel53]

15:50 51 excite is same as 51 SESR in UK and there’s only parking sensors no rear cam?!

[@RobertDodge]

NZ SE does have a rear camera in certain markets due to legislation unfortunately we miss out on that in the UK. Another example Scandinavian countries also get a heat pump as standard on every model too.

[@FallenAngel53]

@@RobertDodge I’m getting a little concerned I’m hearing rumblings of taxing EVs ….

[@RobertDodge]

Just shop around Ive found quotes about £50 more than my petrol car with a similar insurance group aparently LV have been quite reasonable according to the MG Forums. @@FallenAngel53

[@FallenAngel53]

@@RobertDodge no government taxes

[@yggdrasil9039]

Really? I read that the base model MG4 gets 117kW charging. I just googled it in 5 seconds: "In DC mode, the MG4 EV can take a maximum power output of 117 kW in the Standard version and 135 kW for the Long Range models. Whichever version you have, about 20 minutes is all you need to charge from 20 to 80% and therefore recover a range of 220 to 270 km (137 to 168 mi)." Please research the car you are reviewing before you do the review.

[@Vourn-75]

Well, in Malaysia it sure will costs about 156K

[@yggdrasil9039]

Base model also has LFP batteries. Another good reason to buy the base model.

[@FallenAngel53]

U can frequently charge to 100% iirc with LFP batt

[@Airbag888]

I wish there was a way to get LFP on the trophy or essence...

[@FallenAngel53]

@@Airbag888 base model has LFP

[@Airbag888]

@@FallenAngel53I know but outside of NZ/AU the base model lacks the reverse camera.. What I'm saying is I wish the trophy model (with its options) was also available with LFP

[@FallenAngel53]

@@Airbag888 oh I see . So The LR has what then ? NMC? I’m getting mine next Monday , standard range UK and out of everything the only thing I’ll really miss is the reversing camera as I have had one now on current car three years. And I use it A lot. I may invest eventually in a reversing camera But the parking sensors will tell me when I’m about to hit something (I hope!) None of the base models in any countries have the rear camera

[@mcrotor77]

Loving the George Costanza "Gortex" jacket 😅🤣😂🤣😅

[@rubendewulf]

2hand m3 cost less now with a few miles on it ... What do i buy ?

[@Sixcentshandy]

Active flaps, My mum has those. At her last Pap smear, The doctor needed leather gloves and an oyster shucker..

[@utube9487]

Good car. Hopefully resale value is really bad like other MG models and I can pick this up in 3 years for ~$20k for the growing kid's in the family getting their first cars. Great cheap 2nd car runner for households especially those with a large solar system for free charging.

[@FallenAngel53]

Resale value will be high

[@jeppe12]

Nice review! Only lacking review of the software, nav, lane keeping, memory of settings etc. that have gathered some hate. Otherwise a great car.

[@FallenAngel53]

No nav

[@geoffmorris1769]

They are alloy wheels with plastic covers. At least mine is in the UK.

[@Nomanspie]

Has it changed much? This is the 2024 version but hasn't it been the same since it was released.

[@Airbag888]

omg first time finding your channel and dare I say you're as good as an episode of bloody Bluey. Love the back and forth and humour Btw I'm surprised to see a reverse camera on the base model,... is that a new feature of the 2023 refresh??

[@FallenAngel53]

Someone’s just salted this on YT and said it’s not as good as the BYD atto 3 or ORA funky cat!! I’ve tested both and MG4 comes out far superior imho.

[@scotduckrow8524]

Does it have 1 pedal driving?

[@cityblue0202]

When are you doing the Xpower ?

[@tonyz9066]

Its 30k now, unbeatable price

[@pauld6556]

No car of today should have 4 speakers! Decades upon decades ago this was the norm!

[@richardwalmsley7579]

if you like this, your gonna love the X-Power

[@FallenAngel53]

8:26 wow ! Reversing camera ? Really? On excite?

[@Airbag888]

surprised too.. may be a special trim for AU/NZ.. we got the refresh (rear wiper, 3rd headrest) but no reversing camera here which is forcing me to get the trophy

[@fungus70]

This car must be really popular in Oz since there are countless KZbin reviews !

[@lachd2261]

Yep it’s in the top 5 selling EVs.

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN, SUBSCRIBER, LIKER, COMMENTER RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 09/10/2023

[@FallenAngel53]

If I do 100 miles a week and maybe two or three times yearly may do a round trip of 200 miles that’s as much as I do. I’m disabled so I need a car to go the corner shop the chemist anywhere. For me and those like me (divorced empty nester) this car is made for me. 😅❤ love it pick my black SE SR up end Oct 🇬🇧

[@RobertDodge]

How did you get on with the wide plastic door sill Ally ? One downside is there is no drivers side front grab handle although the phase 2 (2023 MY) which I hope yours is does have grab handles in the rear and a front passenger one. My disabled friend has shortish legs and couldnt get in and out with the wider sill (due to the battery width). I have one coming next week same as yours SE Standard range but as in this video Alpine / Dover White.

[@FallenAngel53]

@@RobertDodge I haven’t got it yet love I get Oct 23rd. Coming from Kia Niro hybrid . Mines no rear wiper no grabs etc in Metallic Pearl Black. Have to just suck it and see mate 🤷‍♀️ if it’s too awful it’s too awful but it’s only me and maybe the odd front seat passenger and anyone in the back will be young adults . I’m looking forward to it mate. I’ll deffo let you know about wide sill it’s not something I’ve heard about before . 🇬🇧 xx ps Arctic White here

[@mogaafar3856]

Hi both, I'm due to have my MG4 SE (base model) in the UK end of October, anyone knows if it is like the Australian base model (Excite I believe) in having: 1. Rear camera. 2. Rear wipers. 3. Interior grab handles. As they weren't in the 2023 base model, not sure if they added it in the 2024 models?

[@FallenAngel53]

@@mogaafar3856 MGEV Forum - MG4 Will answer every question you may have. There’s Aussies and Indonesians and every one that’s got a base 51 SE Sr asking alsorts of questions and you will get your answers there mate 👍

[@mogaafar3856]

Thanks Ally, Which platform is it?

[@MarsOzzie]

No OTA updated.

[@theairstig9164]

Talk about the stupid door sills

[@csjrogerson2377]

Except range and charging times!

[@1MrBryn]

I was actually a little bit disappointed with it tbh. The interior feels much cheaper than the Ora, servicing is really expensive and to get a similar level of equipment as the Ora and BYD, the price starts to get close to 50k. It does drive well, but everything else lets it down for me. This is the one car I've really found my own opinion to be pretty contrary to the motoring press.

[@FallenAngel53]

Selling like hot cakes UK loves it ❤

[@justice4g]

what servicing? can't imagine there's anything that isn't easy to do yourself

[@sharonsweeney9710]

Where did you get £50k from? Servicing is every 2 years!

[@FallenAngel53]

Where in earth do you get a figure if 50k from mate? Servicing on a new car is a car wash and I’ve seen three on my road only yesterday all diff colours. The Rita Ora has very bad aftermarket surveys.

[@FallenAngel53]

@@sharonsweeney9710 ikr 🤔

[@lukewarmaus]

I've subscribed, enjoy feeding your family tonight. You're welcome.

[@ronaldov09]

And now 31K driveaway with a 10 year warranty!

[@NinjaRiot78]

Avoid violent operation of taking off jackets please

[@kickstand801]

Just wait until you drive the XPower.

[@CheapCheerful]

"What can we put in its bum" LOL...

[@ozzypresident]

MG4 X-POWER in Hunter Green

[@jimmyp1433]

Not understanding the hate for incandescent indicators.. makes no sense 🤨

[@philcut8989]

Took one for a test drive . My thoughts. Pros: Goes like a bat out of Hell, handles well. Negatives: No centre Air bag. This is a deal breaker for me. No centre interior light. Front Hood doesn't line up flash with left side panel. Noticed this on several MG4s . No rear vent. Definitely built to a cost.

[@FallenAngel53]

The front hood doesn’t line up as MG want the focus to be on the driver

[@FallenAngel53]

Are you saying there’s no airbag for driver

[@JingZhang-mp5ng]

So expensive😅

[@jack73206]

looks horrible, hate the rear

[@electricdiesel1993]

Harry, Meghan & King Charles says 👍 to MG4 Late Princess Diana & Queen Elizabeth say 👎 to MG4

[@brobiv2452]

electric cars suck in australia, not worth getting it at the moment

[@glennpulford4860]

Thousand disagree. 20% of the market in the ACT is EV, 8% nationally.

[@electricdiesel1993]

Yup public transportation🚋🚎 are cheap enough for everyone

[@sarahaubrey8096]

Have to disagree on the speakers, they’re very average.

[@mchlbk]

Why is the host so weird?

[@mymiphone1841]

I've tried This car and hated it. It's a GARBAGE !!! Chinese people don't even buying MG. They are surprised that MG IS selling well overseas

[@kamsunleong6648]

Highly doubt it. If it's garbage in China it must be garbage elsewhere as well. Same car.

[@kevinmair7571]

I have the MG4 Trophy. Very nice.

[@electricdiesel1993]

As for North America MG is not available in USA not even UK made MGs were popular since the revolting revolution to today's Harry & Meghan's spoiled reputation.

[@cityblue0202]

MG makes Britain ( cough Chinese ) great again

[@electricdiesel1993]

Said Charles the third

[@cityblue0202]

@@electricdiesel1993 the kings first car was an mg gt.

[@electricdiesel1993]

@@cityblue0202 Reap what you sow rather push an Australian-made MGB than drive a King MG GT.

[@PravNJ]

This presentation style is incredibly annoying. Is it aimed at 5 year olds? Having said that the information content is useful. Hope the style changes. A failed attempt at comedy.

[@mattinsydney3236]

First

[@lukeclifton4392]

Impressive!! I love the form factor and design. It’s a a pure EV though, so… not interested anymore. (You know, the whole environmental thing, safety, resale, cost etc)❌💯

[@TheTruth-dy8ze]

Talk to the guy that had a runaway MG4 that had to be stopped by running into a police car so it could be stopped. Read about it on Geoff buys cars. You want to talk about safety just remember three words of caution MADE IN CHINA.

[@wigs1098]

I'd take anything on the Geoff buys cars channel with a grain of salt. He's got something against ev's for whatever reason. Why captilise the 'made in china' bit? Sure they make some crap, but that's not what we are looking at here. You might be surprised at what some of the things you own or use that have Chinese parts in them.

[@TheTruth-dy8ze]

@@wigs1098 so you think the incident of the runaway MG was not true. Don’t think he would be so prejudiced to make up such a story. I do believe it to be true. So believe what you want but I caution if it’s cheap there is a reason.

[@robsmall6466]

​@@TheTruth-dy8zeStory is true but it wasn't an MG4. It was one of the SUV's they make

[@robsmall6466]

​@@wigs1098It isn't anything to do with Chinese parts. You have made in China at the request of a foreign company and those components are made to certain tolerances ( otherwise you move the contract elsewhere ). Then you have made in China for the domestic and local Asian markets. Quality isn't the same and that build quality is a big negative with MG. It's on the UK MG forum with the various problems that have affected the 4, 5 and EV SUV they make. There is a reason they can undercut the opposition. Quality is one

[@SugoiAdam284]

MADE IN CHINA posted from your Chinese smartphone.

[@MareeJaeger]

:)

[@HamishRobinson]

Sounds like propaganda for the CCP

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Once EVs stop turning into fireballs and can do 1,000 kms per charge they will really take off.

[@FallenAngel53]

Been reading the news again have ya

[@RobertDodge]

More Petrol and diesel cars caught fire in 2022 than EVs and I dont know of a petrol / diesel car that can do 1000k either @@FallenAngel53

[@nics9840]

You know combustion engines cars are 20 times more likely to blow up right

[@allenhill4578]

why are you here? Just to troll? Or to show your ignorance?

[@mahcooharper9577]

A major drawback is that MG is literally owned by the Chinese Government...

[@Maige2900]

I really wanna know why this is an issue for the sheep

[@mahcooharper9577]

@@Maige2900 would you buy a Lada from Putin? Or a VW from Hitler?

[@Maige2900]

@@mahcooharper9577 however none of these modern Chinese car brands are from those lol

[@mahcooharper9577]

@@Maige2900 no, they're from an expansionist, bullying, communist dictatorship tho. But if you're comfortable with that you do you.

[@Maige2900]

@@mahcooharper9577 I’m sorry I live under a rock explain how the west has not done this

[@brobiv2452]

pretty weird review, can u act more mature and professional?

[@m0d.]

it's lively and casual. what's not to like? if everyone reviewed the same way, it would be boring AF.

[@StevenHaggis]

You know this car has been out since 2021!!!!!

[@AlphaBeatish]

Not in Australia

[@sharonsweeney9710]

And your point is...?

[@Whocares17032]

What’s your point DH?

[@ben7020]

A standard bulb at 50% duty cycle may use less than an LED with a PWM running it. I dont mind standard bulbs as indicators, I'd rather better speakers or something like that

[@jpaiteimanche]

whats the ground clearance for this car there?

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

Flat bottom steering wheel is awesome