The MG 4 is the BEST car I've driven all year!

This is the all-new MG4! Mat’s got his hands on this family-friendly EV, and he’s about to see if it can compete with class leaders such as the Volkswagen ID.3 and Cupra Born.
For starters, it looks great from the outside! Top-of-the-range models get a smart light bar around the back and a cool roof spoiler. What’s more, they also come with a black roof and blacked-out rear windows. There’s also a super cool front splitter up top, along with some smart daytime running lights. One thing’s for sure, this car looks much more expensive than it actually is!
The good news is, the good looks continue on the inside. There are two large separate infotainment and dial screens, and a smart two-spoke steering wheel. You’ll also find good-quality materials throughout the majority of the cabin. The infotainment system is ok, but it does also come with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay as standard.
There are two choices of batteries, with the range-topper being 61kWh. This then comes with a range of up to 281 miles, along with a 203hp motor. This car, and the entry-level, are both rear-wheel drive.
So what's the price? Well, it starts from just over £26,000! Think it sounds too good to be true? You’ll have to join Mat for this all-new review to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:45 Design
02:37 Interior
04:56 Back Seats
06:55 Boot
07:47 5 Annoying Things
09:08 5 Cool Things
10:53 Batteries & Range
11:59 Town Driving
13:27 Motorway Driving
14:32 Country Road Driving
15:54 0-60mph
16:26 Verdict
Mat's MG4 Choice: bit.ly/Mats-MG4-Choice

[@carwow]

Do you agree with Mat's verdict? VOTE BELOW!

[@carwow]

VOTE: He's 100% right!

[@carwow]

VOTE: No, he's gone mad! 🤯

[@okithdesilva129]

Absolutely and always yes!

[@lovelyaustralia1984]

U go to aldi bro????

[@MishaMykha]

idk, i didnt watch it yet

[@tomdavison9871]

Got it wrong about the phone charging cable. The rubber mat lifts out and there is a slit from each hole to the edge, allowing you to slide the cable into the hole. Under the mat is a larger hole that the connector will pass through.. That way, when you replace the mat, you can still slide the cable to adjust length, but the connector cant drop through.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The MG4 beats MG3 by a mile.

[@drewbryant3523]

That did annoy me that he did that all wrong 🤣 oh well

[@jamesinbradford5882]

Carwow should hire a 4 year old ! They would have seen the slits !

[@pragmatist165]

Sounds like the whole idea needs fixing

[@latchie8893]

@@purwantiallan5089 mile is not a lot

[@TheRocky3211]

hopefully this kicks all the legacy manufactures to reduce the artificially inflated ev prices . id3, cupra born , corsa e. ect

[@jonathancullen1337]

The Chinese EV invasion has just got interesting...

[@hben4531]

100% agree. MG showing them how to do it across the board atm.

[@disarchitected]

Worse environmental controls is another area where China save major costs. Its one of the reasons why Donald Trump cut the legs out from under the EPA in the States.

[@gregmartyn1976]

Like how they are pushing the legacy manufacturers to lower their price. The price of other EVs is crazy! However I'm still not swayed to buy an ev. For a few reasons: 1. Are they really the future or will they be the betamax of the motoring world. 2. Far too expensive for what you get and the charging infrastructure isn't there. 3. Cost of electricity and availability of electricity. The country is talking about blackouts as is Europe. Can we charge all these cars without investment into wind solar and wave power generation systems first! 4. This relates to MG and China. Can we allow ourselves to buy cheap cars like MG and BYD at the expense of the Chinese workers, the possibility of major control of the world by china and there record on relationships with the USA and Taiwan. They could invade Taiwan like Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014 and again in 2020!!! 5. Are EVs are eco as they say. What about the slaves digging all the precious metal out of the earth for a pittance and the effect it has on the planet. What about the disposal of all the batteries once depleted or damaged. What about the particulates EVs disperse into the aur from brake and tyres this is greater than an ice vehicle as they are so much heavier! Yes no co2 from an ev at source but other particulates and co2 etc from the power stations! So many issues but China is a big one for me. Sorry not sorry Greg

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

@@gregmartyn1976 you will never drive electric. Because electric mobility is a matter of intelligence.

[@rogerwilliams7234]

Having driven this car, I have to agree with Mat - it's a great car for the money! Comforatble, handles well, lots of gadgets and good build quality! Really good value for money compared to other EVs

[@gezgez2]

the Chinese have gone a long way

[@armingleiner5292]

It is a chinese car. Shameful to buy a chinese car.

[@RDJSec88]

@@gezgez2 You'll be surprised how big SAIC motors are,leaders in battery production aswell.

[@oldbloke135]

@@gezgez2 If only they didn't appear to want to go to war with the west! It's going to be hard to get spares when there are sanctions on the country that made your car.

[@TomLeeSearle]

Their MG5 in Australia has been rated ZERO star in safety crash test though

[@ianworley8169]

My brother's just bought one. An absolute beauty. Holds the road like it's on rails and quick. Apparently there's a new high performance 440bhp variant out this year.

[@jemimallah2591]

chinese junk

[@bagaspramuarsa2433]

How is it after 10 months? Any issues?

[@1boo]

how is it so far?

[@williamcoenen8723]

I’ve had mine for almost 9 months now and driven 12 000 kms. I like the car and I think it’s a great EV for the price. However, there are a few things that could be better. The app has received a big UI update but it’s still quite basic and a bit buggy. Last December, I was in an accident where I got rear-ended and only this July, I can go to the shop to get the boot repaired. The reason why is because the parts need to come from China and it takes a very long time to get to the repair shop so that’s also something to consider when buying the car. The lane assist is hot garbage and I’ve disabled it first change I got but other than that the car drives really well! I’ve heard some people have had less luck with their MG4; all sorts of issues. I therefore believe the QC process of MG is just not up to par with the bigger car manufacturers’. But when you receive a good one out of the batch, I think you’d be pleased with what the car has to offer for this low price. Feel free to ask me any further questions and I’d be happy to try and answer them from my experience.

[@williamcoenen8723]

@@1boo see above

[@karlmartin4676]

Time for a MG4, ID3 and Born drag race

[@purwantiallan5089]

What about MG4 vs Aqua vs Evo V vs MINI COOPER S 2011?

[@L3AF]

oh yes please!

[@benrgrogan]

Definitely once the performance version of the MG4 comes along early next year

[@tomatobrush3283]

Kona N as well

[@craigo2656]

Fake MG, Shame on any cheap skate buying Chinese Cars! You have no dignity or principles. We are literally at war with China and you are trying to promote their industry. Think further than a quick buck today. Don't you want your kids to live in a free world? Support western leaning nations industry i.e. UK, EU, US, S Korea, Japan etc... Your future if you buy Chinese brands ( made in china is different, profits go to western nations, western people, and western technology companies ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_QkoyGmtyseJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5qreoeHe9mHh9E The future for your family friends and children will be controlled forever by the Chinese, what they decide you will do, no freedom, no protest, no choice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3fNgHyniNqbhZo China is not yet strong enough, there is still a chance for a future where democracy and choice remains dominant. If you make the right decisions now the world still has a chance for a democratic future. You might be silly enough to think you have no choice now. This means you do not really understand what it is like to live under a truly totalitarian regime. In the 1980's women who became pregnant for a second time were dragged by police in to makeshift hospitals and forced abortions were performed. No one could stop the state doing this. That is China yesterday and that is China today. The same single party rules in China. The video below is from only 13 years ago. If they are willing to do this to their own people, what will they do once they have power over you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrclqGHYtOdorM kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXOeXSVYt2lr80

[@Andy-yh8cg]

MG are definitely upping their game, but I’m a long way from wanting one!

[@tinayerusero156]

🤣

[@Rasscasse]

Perfectly put 👍

[@jonasweber9408]

Because of The car in itself or the brand image?

[@ozenixx]

@@jonasweber9408 because of reliability of the engine

[@yannickbr4383]

@@ozenixx proof its worse than competition? My father has one and it drives prettt well, no issues. Its an older model however

[@guckfoogle1096]

MG not taking the piss with the price just because it's electric. Very well done MG. And this is a nice looking car.

[@adamcormie3362]

Seen one today in car park, have to say, its very impressive... the styling, the interior. It's amazing@ This is what the Fiat Punto was in the 90's, revolutionary and affordable. Still need to test one and can't wait :)

[@canderson7776]

8:41 if the hole was bigger, the cable would drop back to the bottom when you're not using it. The bottom of that tray is probably removable so you can slip your cable through the side.

[@aidaaliten8817]

sus

[@ianjames3078]

It is removable and there’s a wire width slit between the hole and the edge of the mat.

[@therealkinghimself]

But never through the mat m8, matt is tight

[@manilove2pwn]

@@aidaaliten8817 gay

[@ap9970]

All the other reviews seem to have worked out the cabling

[@kardy12]

The MG looks pretty impressive overall. And it’s great to see someone focusing on a less “premium” (I mean by price range) segment of the market.

[@broccoli_jaeger]

It kind if reminds me of the new Hyundai i20/i20 N when you look at it from the side

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

Its ugly and way to expensive, its also electric so you do not have the range and electricity is kore expensive than petrol

[@kardy12]

@@user-ie6jr4bg1w 😂

[@Clove_Parma]

@@user-ie6jr4bg1w you muppet it’s the cheapest on the market for what it offers. Electricity isn’t more than petrol anywhere unless you’re in Europe with no cheap Russian gas for your power plants anymore

[@davidcolin6519]

@@Clove_Parma Actually, Electricity is about half the cost of petrol or diesel, unless you charge it at a fast charger, when it works out only a little more expensive. But how many times do you actually go more than 350 km in a day? And if you have solar panels, you effectively get your fuel for free. And next year MG will be launching a 77KwH varian, which will have a range of close to 350 MILES. I recently drove a KIA XCeed whose petrol range was only slightly further than that, and I certainly didn't use all that range in a day. For most people, the only time you are likely to need anything more than 500km at a single go is when you go on holiday. Maybe that will encourage you not to try to drive too far at a single hit.

[@ant2312]

I've just spent 2 months in Thailand, various models of MG's are everywhere, some of the large sporty ones are really nice

[@T16MGJ]

Because of many years of UK Motoring media prejudicial brainwashing of UK car consumers' minds, MG Motor of China did not place the UK car consumer high on its list of priority World Markets. That is still the case today. Unlike some Nation I could mention, the Chinese are not mugs. Some really attractive MGs have been available elsewhere but not here in the UK for years. They appear now to be taking the UK consumer market more seriously. Down my street, there are no less than FOUR Chinese MGs. 2 pure EVs and a couple of hybrids. There was five but I sold my Top Spec MG6 petrol 1.8T recently. Sorry to see it go. New owner delighted with it. There again. the MG6 is a far better ordinary production car than for whatever reason, those of UK motoring influence led us all to believe when they first appeared over here. I was really sorry to see that car go so I now have to creep about in another MG, one with a galloping equine V8 under the bonnet. Nice as the MG4 appears to be, the MG5 EV would better suit my needs, I doubt I'll ever go electric unless forced to do so by all the green meanies with their worst misguided intentions. Pure EVs are far from green. They need their batteries charged frequently and where does the energy come from to do that... answers on a fossilised postcard.

[@paulg9292]

I recently bought an MG ZS EV (trophy) as I wanted an ev but didn’t want to pay through the nose for it. As someone that’s spent most of my life a brand snob, driving BMWs, Audis etc, I decided to bite the bullet and buy the MG. I can honestly say it’s one of the nicest cars you can drive and value for money is fantastic. I’d also never go back to an ICE car now either. EV all the way!

[@aloisplacek4685]

How much cost to replace battery on this car? Thanks

[@e_Duardus]

@@aloisplacek4685 do you usually ask about the cost of the replacement of the engine + gearbox, etc. of an ICE car?

[@aloisplacek4685]

@@e_Duardus My question was simple, if you don't know. That's fine. And yes I am curious person so before purchasing of any car I want to know how much parts cost.

[@e_Duardus]

@@aloisplacek4685 In that case, I think you should know before whether you really need to replace the whole battery in case that it is damaged or you can replace only the damaged module.

[@thegule]

@@aloisplacek4685 it would cost a lot, hence why most EVs come with a 7-10 year battery warranty. I wouldn’t worry about the cost of relaxing a battery unless you are buying second-second hand.

[@TerryBowl]

Its so great how well matt is able to objectify relative value. From posh cars to cars for the masses, he always values the car proportionately. Cudos!

[@rehaankhan1260]

Yes so true

[@chijen2010]

Even a Ferrari Roma didn’t get a Buy it from Matt

[@dimsoneill]

I'm starting to get the impression that MG has thrown a ton of money Matt's way to promote the brand. Slimey.

[@dougiemiller5030]

Saw one of these yesterday in a dark grey/black colour. Looks way better in the metal than in pictures. I thought it looked fantastic.

[@stewieb7531]

Totally agree! I took one for a test drive this afternoon and then placed an order straight away. I never drove an ev before and never wanted to (I love the sound of an engine) but this is good value and quick. Only issues -- plastic hubcaps, drivers display is too small and very basic, seat is uncomfortable after an hour and aircon really needs buttons as the ones on the infotainment are really small.

[@charlesmcwilliam8727]

Judging by the number of things you don't like, maybe you should have taken some other evs for a test drive first

[@FlightxCity]

​@@charlesmcwilliam8727Sounds like he has too much money to really care about how he spends it. Dunno why its so heavily upvoted tbh

[@autochampwandelen]

I also reviewed the MG 4 and I can confirm, it's one of the best electric cars today!!

[@jemimallah2591]

chinese junk

[@danielshanmugam6071]

Matt, you're definitely the King of car's reviewers out there! 👍👏😅

[@antonischr9141]

This feels like the 25 000 Tesla we were promised

[@arminius6506]

@Ian Louden We're talking about UK market so mention a worthy competitor with good competitive price

[@notagain2856]

@Ian Louden Are Teslas sold in UK left hand drive?

[@Neojhun]

@Ian Louden LOL A Chinese car with this spec is not that cheap. Maybe a £3,000 MG badge and RHD mark up.

[@Neojhun]

@@notagain2856 No RHD market get newer models later when they finally get around to building RHD versions.

[@gdgrim]

@@arminius6506 skoda octavia petrol lol

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Been waiting weeks for your review. I've got one on order. Can't wait 👍

[@2e0bgb]

Another honest, excellent car review from Mat,, Seems like a good price compared to others with a very good warranty..I've seen quite a few as I live I London and they always look very good..Andre..

[@qwertiee]

What a review Mat! Clearly MG has stepped their game up, but the fact that they haven't stepped the price up too is what will definitely make this a popular choice. Looking forward to seeing this one on the roads 😄

[@ianjames3078]

It’s been on my road for 10 days and 1100 miles.

[@Elky007]

Saw an all black one on the road yesterday. It looked great.

[@TD1237]

Looks so much cooler than the competition, whilst having more features and being cheaper. Chinese cars are crazy good so long as you're not one of those xenophoblc Americans lol. Been gaining a lot of traction in my country and proving to be very reliable too. Unfortunately we don't have MG though. Looking forward to seeing what they bring to the table. :-D

[@Espen_Bos]

@@TD1237 Lol pretty much. They do look great dont they

[@adultshark166]

Can say the same for quality

[@jockmoron]

Worth mentioning that the lower range car comes with a LiFeP chemistry, the higher the Li-ion. LiFeP is rather more robust than the Li-ion, you can charge to 100% as you like, and the battery should last as long as the car. So unless you really need that longer range, I think the smaller battery version should appeal. Pity no true one-pedal motoring, one of things on my Leaf that I really appreciate.

[@Thomes-Maisling]

This feels more like a promo than an honest review.

[@danielramon962]

A really good and USEFUL video, Matt, thanks a lot!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Daniel Rivadulla, i bet that this MG4 is better than even 2012 Honda CR-Z.

[@cp4512]

Great looking practical car with good range at a very good price. Shows that other manufacturers are still ripping us off for EVs.

[@davidpidge]

or it's made in China so workers are paid fuck all.

[@czcz5149]

Don’t forget this car is made by a Chinese manufacturer, and they tend to pay they’re staff a lot less and cut a few corners in manufacturing. However I do agree that other manufacturers charge too much

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

lol what? Ripping us off? How much do you think automakers are making on EVs? Because outside of Tesla most are literally losing money on the EVs they sell. Outside of maybe the highest of highest trims. Just because 1 brand puts out a cheap car (that we don’t even know whether they’re profiting on it) it doesn’t mean the other brands are screwing over their customers for massive profits

[@CyAn-S]

@@czcz5149 And a lot less worker rights as well. And to top it off a lot of the money spent on this car to the awesome CCP which is a very friendly and caring political party :) (sarcasm btw)

[@siraff4461]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 You buy that marketing nonsense? Please educate yourself before regurgitating silly lines from the advertising people. The wholesale price per kWh of batteries is on the net for all to see - as are the costings for motors, controllers and so on - and so far there is no EV that should cost more than its ice counterpart. I did the workings out for a Zoe vs a Clio a few years back (can be found on some ev forums even now - all checkable info and all there with links) and the Clio at the time was around £12k, the Zoe around £24k. When you look at all the costs involved and with the same profit per car - so a higher margin - the Zoe should have been comfortably under £10k. Yes every EV so far has been a rip off and yes they make (lots of) money on each one they sell. They aren't making them through the goodness of their hearts.

[@sulliken77]

I have a Mg ZS EV, and it has the same cable hole for charging. And it works just fine. If you bother to lift the flap on the rubber mat 1 cm to reveal the actual hole, thread the cable through, then slip tha mat into its place. There is a tiny cut at from end of the mat to the hole, so the end resut looks like the cable comes out of that hole. woodoo magic 🙂

[@B2AGG]

I have the same view of this car as Matt after an excellent test drive. One problem I had. The touchscreen was not responsive to touch, often needing 3 prods before it responded. Hopefully an early car glitch. As for the driving experience .WOW, CARWOW!

[@cangaroojack]

One discovery I made, is that when you map the programmable buttons (for example to climate control or driving modes), once that button is pressed, you can use the directional buttons on the steering wheel to navigate the screen instead of taking your hand off the wheel and actually touch it, so that's neat

[@johnymodem1326]

Kids in the back, Grandma in the middle with Mum and Dad up front. For the money it appears to offer the same sort of value for money difference as the Japanese manufacturers did in the 80's against the European manufacturers. Keep pointing us in the right direction :)

[@okithdesilva129]

Honestly this new MG4 looks so cool and it impressed me a lot!

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

It looks like a minivan… I mean the car is fine and I wouldn’t expect anything amazing for it being in the high 20’s-low 30’s, but looks are absolutely not one of the selling points of this car to me lol. It’s just a very competent, slightly boring car

[@rasherbasher8203]

Is there anything that doesn't impress you... 🤔

[@erensfeet5563]

@@rasherbasher8203 your genitals

[@cuorenerazzurro1661]

So buy it instead of pretending to be open minded and know about cars. So hypocritical, saying to be amazed, surprised and knowing to never buy it.

[@Clove_Parma]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 no it doesn’t you clown. It looks like an awkward cross between a hatchback and a small suv. There are worse problems to concern yourself with than commenting this everywhere on the video

[@mmjackk667]

Beautiful rear and overall perfect design, in and out IMO.

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[@aaron4387]

I've got the MG 4 Excite 64 and a VW Polo GTi. I used to love my GTi so much but the MG is just so fantastic to drive that its usually my go to now if i have the choice. Great car.

[@ianjames3078]

1100 miles on my MG4 so far. Can’t argue with much of Mat’s review. Rapid charging is like the 0-60, faster than MG claim. I got from 22-80% on Ionity in 23 mins in my LR! Topped out at 142kW for quite a time. Some software issues, no scheduled heating, remote instant heating not working whilst plugged in unless charging. Settings defaulting when car switched off, not remembering how you want to drive. Safety systems kicking in too eagerly. Does ride and handle lovely though and is all day comfortable.

[@siraff4461]

Sounds similar to when I tried an early MG ZSEV. Same issues but the interior was also very cheap feeling which looks like something they have addressed. Only big difference was the charge speed was dire. It was hovering around 40kW most of the time in the sweet spot and even that depended on what mood it was in. I didn't bother in the end - mostly because of the "safety" systems. I was less than impressed when the auto-braking went full on ABS to avoid what I can only presume was the tree on the path around 3ft away from the road on a slight bend. The guy behind me was even less impressed because he was too close and had to swerve to avoid the back. I went for a model S instead and found out the hard way how poorly Teslas are made.

[@siraff4461]

@Rero Pelo Lucky or hasn't noticed the faults yet. Don't go there. It's well documented and mine was a great example of throwing a car together.

[@freaksperts]

Thank you for sharing this video! I absolutely love it and I'm excited to try out all the different features in the car.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

The moment that Tesla started making their cars in China was the moment that they started showing a profit consistently.

[@BugMagnet]

I just test drove one this week. The car amazed and disappointed in some ways. Here is my tldr, coming from driving a run down 2008 Golf 6 with the sad entry level engine and manual transmission + motor response and power delivery feels like going a century into the future coming from my old car. Daily drivers don't need more than this + good suspension setup regarding lateral forces. Felt sporty, precise and much better than expected + clean looks and intuitive ish controls all around + Luxuriously good ACC that makes traffic jams half as infuriating to deal with. Brakes to full stop (sometimes a bit late and harsh) and then accellerates super smoothly + In sports mode the steering is awesome and its great they allow you to mix sport steering with eco motor control - handles bumps worse than my old near broken car with 210000km on it (noisy over potholes, tends to bounce and shake you around) - squishy soft seats bound to wear out soon and for a tall person the bolstering meant for the neck or something is annoying around the shoulder - no onboard nav. If android auto craps out like on our test drive you are screwed. No fancy charge stop route planning like VW and Tesla or Mercedes have either. - The Lane keep assist is a proper menace on tight roads. If you get close to a lane marking it steers you on it and glues itself to it for a second before letting you drive again, or goes left and right like a ping pong ball on its own. - If you make the car twice as good by disabling the lane keep assist and put the motor into eco to reach the claimed range and the steering in sport mode... your settings return to default when you enter your car next time.

[@TheExStig]

I like how it changes from a RHD to a LHD when Matt demonstrates the different camera views it has. Means you can take it abroad to suit what side of the road they drive on.

[@ThrottleBody]

Impressive car for the price. Seems like they are doing what the Koreans did when they first launched cars in the west. Same with when the Japanese came to the west. However, I think the front and the rear designs look like they are two different cars. The front is quite slick and reminds me a bit of mid 00s Peugeots with the lights and then the back is loads of straight chunky lines.

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

This is what happens when you hand the car design to two different persons.

[@TestarossaF110]

yes!!! finally been waiting for your review since i saw it on the fully charged show and the late brake show. woohooo, excited!

[@purwantiallan5089]

This MG4 maybe soon gonna dethrone Prius and CR-Z.

[@TestarossaF110]

@@purwantiallan5089 with such a competitive price, it likely will yeah!

[@davidhenry9054]

Interesting review of an important car. Good to view Matt's opinions forming in real time. I like the vehicle to load option as we have a lot of power outages and we could run our refrigeration, computers lights and phones during blackouts. For those who worry about Chinese made cars remember that the Teslas we purchase in Australia are made in China, and to my eye they are at least as well made as those from Fremont Ca.

[@bbbf09]

It's not he fact that Teslas (and others) are franchised out and made in China. (Even though it should be noted - this is not the same as having quality control and design & R&D being Chinese). This is a *totally* Chinese car brand though. Very different. Even if the technical specs are of the highest and quality control sorted - which Chinese are capable of - the likelihood is that psycho Russia's best-friend-for-life is not going to be our friend in west for perhaps to much longer (If it ever was). Certainly if starts to support Russia - or starts its own invasion of Taiwan - (or even Australia ?)- as it is gearing up for - then economic sanctions, separation and potentially all out war is possible. In that situation even obtaining ongoing serviciing and parts might be an 'issue' for this car - to say the least. And thats assuming the car doesnt have some hidden remote off switch in it soft/firmware controlled straight out of Beijing. Or perhaps a simple over-the-air update that means it can be bricked. Personally I wouldn't be surpised if even now, all the telematics from this car - even driving videos - arent already being beamed to Beijing for storage already (like TikTok).

[@aldozilli1293]

​​@@bbbf09ou read too much anti-China propaganda. Think about it for a minute, how many countries has China put troops into in the last 100 years and compare that to the US. Reality is the Chinese are a pretty pacific bunch overall. China's not going to be invading Australia or the US so chill out and use your head instead of reading rubbish scaremongering media outlets. When you think about it the Chinese should be much more fearful of the West with our record of aggression yet western media have the cheek to suggest the opposite.

[@jackdiao4576]

​@@bbbf09 Why on earth would China invade Australia? I can't believe any logical person on earth can believe that is likely at all unless you are US military trying to sell the point so that you can make massive profits by selling useless and outdated nuclear submarines to Australia.

[@enlightenednews5265]

​@@bbbf09Lol you are a doughnut. I bet your jabbed and wore the paper Muzzle.

[@barrylengbl]

I love the look of this EV I personally love the colours the Volcanic Orange & vivid blue especially.. the front has the appeal of the Urus.. the funniest moment was the attempt by Matt to get his water bottle in & out of the cup holders @7.50 a built in shower ha ha 😂

[@senseihEnRY16]

The MG4 might not as cool looking as the Ioniq 5, EV 6, or Honda E, but at £26K with 280 miles range, this is my new favorite non premium ev. Would love to see it in Indonesia.

[@DarrylChiza]

You have to pay £28k for the 64kw battery the standard car is a 51kw with 218 miles quoted** Matt is driving the higher end £31k model in this video. Side note the cheapest model does not have a rear spoiler...

[@latebloomer2]

MG sales in Indonesia are slow , they should bring their EVs here, join the new EV war.

[@hurbrowns5397]

Ioniq 5 is meh, front of EV 6 is ugly, and Honda E is cool looking but with a terrible range considering it's at higher price range.

[@ZZGZBF]

Ioniq 5 cool looking? Excuse me?

[@bmw3-er]

@@ZZGZBF Cool is in the eye of the beholder, mate

[@josephtembo3489]

Not bad for the price, I think it beats some competition though there's room for improvement the front usable boot would be a plus..💙👏

[@jonathantaylor1998]

The MG5 is exactly the same, in that they haven't catered for a frunk. However, removing the plastic cladding under the bonnet of the MG4 reveals a fairly deep (but slightly narrow) area which, with a little ingenuity, could have a plastic-lidded box of some nature secured in place - MG5 owners have been doing the exact same thing on their cars...!

[@benrgrogan]

Apparently the reason for the lack of front boot is that it was going to be fairly small anyway, so they moved HVAC and other systems out of the cabin and into the boot to make the cabin larger. I think that's a good compromise honestly, particularly since most EV owners apparently don't use their front boots according to manufacture surveys anyway

[@alanshaw5286]

I have been watching the MG's since I was over in the UK last year. I'm very impressed, the only problem as I understand is that they are not coming to Canada anytime soon. Great review

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[@johnli2761]

Great looks, fun to drive, great quality, good battery range and fast charging, long 7 year warranty, all for the bargain price of £26k, what more do you want and why pay more? This is definitely a formula for success for MG, and I'll be ordering my first EV the MG 4 first thing Monday morning!

[@cashw55]

Yes support China. Your money will be spent on the wrongly prisoned work camps in Xinjiang and of course Chinas new effort to help Russia take out Ukraine. Well done pal.

[@johnli2761]

Listen sunshine, your ignorant prejudice views suggest that you've been brain washed by fake news western media such as the BBC (Biased Broadcasting Corporation) and CNN for too long. Time to take off your sunglasses, open your curtains, let the sunshine in to kill off the moulds growing in your bedroom.

[@cashw55]

Are you suggesting the Xinjiang "Interment" Camps aren't real or that China doesn't support Russia? Chinese production also ignores all the environmental and human rights laws that other Countries have to adhere to. They'll soon invade Taiwan buying Chinese is worse than buying Russian.

[@2sik_UK]

Yeah I'd rather spend 20k on a nice Evo and enjoy my life

[@oliverjames2859]

Love MG i have got a 2020 ZS and have just picked up a MG4 for my wife and we love it.

[@neba911]

Got mine a week ago, for the regen you can set the star buttons on the wheel to change the setting - much easier than fiddling with the screen

[@namritawebster9613]

Great video Matt. Your car reviews are way better than your competitors on KZbin. I like your humour and honesty. I think this car will be a big hit in the UK.

[@clivehoward8861]

Humour? Some stupidity!

[@brandobandit819]

CarExpert is better than him.

[@bovineox1111]

Drove one for a good hour plus yesterday. Loved it. Brilliant car, very quiet and very easy to drive. Decided that with electric prices possibly shooting to maybe £1/kWh after April EVs are going to be expensive cars to run so sadly can't justify getting one.

[@theelectricmonk3909]

Petrol/Diesel prices are due to go up in April as well (March, actually), there's a 23% hike in fuel duty coming...

[@Brian-om2hh]

Where on earth do you get £1 per kwh from? I pay 12p per kwh on my off-peak tariff. If you have an EV, you need to switch to an off-peak tariff to get the lower price for charging during the night. My running costs are 3 to 4p per mile. Nothing with an engine can touch that.....

[@chaymation2]

Energy prices are going down over the course of 2023. but octopus have an overnight charging tarriff at 7.5p/kWh. Which means this costs about 6 times less to run than a petrol car if you charge it at home. and even at the services it works out cheaper to charge than getting petrol.

[@theelectricmonk3909]

@Eric Cartman so it would seem... But it's still cheaper for me to run my electric car Vs my admittedly extravagant and inefficient petrol Jag... And fuel prices will rise again, over time.

[@heivio]

very detail review and i will consider this car.

[@Madonsteamrailways]

The first car to have a steering wheel like that was the early Austin Alegro. In those days it was known as a Quartic steering wheel.

[@nipho9162]

@7:23 I love how Matt just threw the suitcase in there😂

[@TheDownloader86]

you can use the buttons on the steering wheel to map regen settings. Not necessary to touch the screen while driving

[@chrisandrews2706]

Excellent honest, entertaining review😊

[@Musketeer009]

Enjoyed your review. One thing the MG4 has that other cars (as far as I'm aware) don't have is the two programmable steering wheel buttons. You could have set one up for brake regen and you wouldn't have had your 'problems' changing the setting while on the move.

[@_-Lea_-]

But NOT in the Standard Edition! MG castrated the software and REMOVED this option for the Standard Edition, which really is a shame! It's the same car, and since physical buttons don't exist, there MUST be at least a shortcut like with the progammable star-buttons!

[@Musketeer009]

@@_-Lea_- You are incorrect. I test drove an SE LR and the buttons were there and programmable.

[@_-Lea_-]

@@Musketeer009 It does NOT work on the Standard Edition with standard battery, see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoi2iZWVq6mIj7M I don't know about the naming in all countries of the world, but at least in Germany the model with long range battery is not called "standard", but "comfort". There is "standard", "comfort" and "luxury".

[@Musketeer009]

@@_-Lea_- You didn't specify SR. I specified LR where is does work in the UK.

[@_-Lea_-]

@@Musketeer009 I had a look at the UK-website now, you have a different naming - that's why the "Standard Edition" I wrote was clear to me (and others in Germany), but not for you in the UK. The "Standard Edition" in Germany just exists with the small "standard range" battery. The "Standard Edition" with "Long Range battery" that you have in the UK is called "Comfort" in Germany. Too bad MG didn't use the same naming in every country.

[@kirky52]

I'm glad you gave it a good report, I've just gone and ordered the Trophy Long Range.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Lovely car , great review Matt , 👍❤️

[@wizzyno1566]

Ive been waiting for you to do this car 😃

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too waiting for it.

[@WildReefer]

Worth mentioning is that the short range version uses LFP battery tech. The longer range ones are using more conventional lithium batteries.

[@frogsplorer]

Interesting, thanks

[@chrishyde1216]

So does that mean that, on most days, the range is similar as you can charge the LFP battery to full with no damage?

[@WildReefer]

@@chrishyde1216 yes, in a nutshell, assuming you are the sort of person that tries to take care of their battery.

[@airrodgers7277]

@@WildReefer if you take care of the LFP battery as you do to a conventional batteries the LFP battery would out last you😳

[@outrid3r]

My dad just got one of these. It's a comfortable, smooth drive, and it's quite quick on the acceleration!

[@baswesten796]

I mean 7 seconds seconds ain't that quick

[@outrid3r]

@Dutch Eomzo that's why I said 'quite'.

[@outrid3r]

@Dutch Eomzo what do you people do with your time other than reply to comments? surely you have something better to do? 🤣

[@95andyj]

Great review! Love your videos! Btw: The "phone shelf" has wireless charging.

[@brianiswrong]

You know MG have got there shit together,when mat says go ahead and buy it.

[@williamhalgarth6625]

I love your reviews, thank you.

[@snowman2970]

Great Aldi and Lidl analogy!

[@grahambarton4587]

I test drove one last week and was blown away by price, quality and drive. Mines on order👍🏻👍🏻😂

[@colinlambert791]

What is the wait for delivery?

[@grahambarton4587]

@@colinlambert791 about 8 weeks depending on when you place your order

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@colinlambert791 I've seen around 3 to 4 months quoted now. Which I didn't think was too bad compared to EV delivery times 12 to 18 months ago......

[@djwarren5081]

Matt obviously likes a bit of up and down action. Lovely looking car.

[@jouhajohnny]

🤣

[@bighes100]

I think Mat who does the video does too

[@paulharper4196]

You reckon? I think it's one of the most hideous looking things I've ever seen.

[@nikko1984]

What is that design... Crazy EV!

[@IverKnackerov]

Love the parcel shelf evaluation 😂😂

[@mspalmboy]

Does it have over the air software updates, voice commands, or a blindspot warning system? Thank you.

[@Bazbolly]

The rear frisbee if going to be a deal breaker for me 👌

[@hongkongstuey]

I had a 21 plate mg3 coutesy car and although there were lots of nice touches like a nice screen, nice styling and a nice steering wheel, engine was very coarse and the real world mpg was in the 20s, glad they've got their act together for the electric market. The mg3 also appeared to have all the trim options in one car 🤣 brushed patterned aluminium, piano gloss black AND carbon 🤣

[@Taylorjay99]

I had a 2014 MG3 for two years and easily got over 40mpg if I tried 🤷🏻‍♂️ Fully agree that the engine is a bit archaic though 😂 106bhp or whatever it has just wasn’t enough to pull it up some of the hills over here in the Cotswolds

[@MonicaHolly143]

That's ur fault buying a ice Chinese car.

[@Taylorjay99]

@@MonicaHolly143 Nothing wrong with them… Volvos are Chinese 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@martynmorris8160]

Driven carefully on a run it can achieve over 50MPG

[@thomas1brad]

I've been told that by 2024 they won't be producing ICE cars anymore and will be completely EV.

[@paulwaddilove]

Great review as per Matt, but why is the MG4 missing a central rear headrest?

[@Bobblenob]

Ordered an MG4 Trophy in white today, should be delivered just before Christmas.

[@Tedkelvin]

Regards from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@bp19870]

Wouldn’t surprise me if this becomes EV of the year.

[@DariuszTech]

Agree 😊

[@speak_your_truth.]

no question

[@willembont4790]

No brainer: Buy! Great and honest review. Thanks.

[@paulday8676]

Looks good and a market disrupting price too. Thought this was going to be the car for me but am now going to wait to see how the issues experienced by new UK owners plays out.

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[@uham999]

No doubt by that time, there will be something better. Evolution of EV progress is rapid.

[@martynmorris8160]

12 months old next month, no issues to report.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

The MG4 is most definitely a 'disrupter' model... Once iD.3 / Cupra Born / Megane E-Tech sales plummet, manufacturers will have no choice but to re-price their models accordingly.... All to the benefit of the consumer, of course... Roll-on 'market-forces'...! 😉

[@abu269]

I'm actually tempted to get one now. I need a cost efficient car for traveling to work and this ticks a lot of boxes. Thanks Matt!

[@barryjatkinson]

Not as your only car though? That doesn't make sense atm.

[@abu269]

@@barryjatkinson We have 2 cars in my house. My wife needs the family car for school runs etc. But I also need to drive to my office and public transport is not an option, hence a second car. I do have a small petrol car which I bought on short notice but need to replace that with something reliable and economical

[@hmmpppsaywhat7878]

​@@abu269 same position as me! I've been borrowing a family member's car but want an electric car as my work commute is increasing and whilst I'd like Kia EV6 or a more premium electric car, this seems to tick almost every box other than having a ncie brand name.

[@abu269]

@@hmmpppsaywhat7878 I know the name is off-putting but since they've been bought out, their cars have been very good quality at a modest price. A bit like Skoda's rebirth after VW took over. A friend of mine recently bought the MG ZS, after spending most of his adult life driving luxury German cars and highly recommends MG.

[@hmmpppsaywhat7878]

Have you taken the plunge or are you still using your petrol car? I’m putting down a deposit for the MG4 tomorrow - I need a small electric car for the commute and we’ve decided that maybe in a year we’ll sell our main family car and go for a large electric and abandon ICE altogether!

[@stuartselkirk7581]

Good on MG for showing EVs can be affordable! Nice looking car which seems very good to drive. Niggles, why do almost all manufacturers seem to thing we all like black interiors, we dont! The range of colours available is very uninspiring and the lack of a rear wiper will be very troublesome over here I think. Let's have a review that actually addresses wether the lack of a wiper is a problem, it may not be when on the move but after standing out in the rain it certainly will be! The Mulan as it is called in China, comes in a range of very nice metallic colours, why not here in the UK! Still not sure about changing to an EV but would like to have a drive of this to see if I am tempted.

[@surensalahifar5583]

Thank you for making a video or giving your opinion about the electric MGZS

[@ldarm]

They've definitely improved and what a looker - but damn; I don't know if MG still have their old issues

[@purwantiallan5089]

MG still have engine reliability problems.

[@annahenrietta9517]

It’s an electric motor. It’s gonna outlive the warranty guaranteed .

[@wozzgalaxy]

There have been quite a few reports of oil leaks at the rear diff, and also some annoying infotainment/assist aid quirks. Source of oil leaks not yet known

[@nikskin30]

@@annahenrietta9517 it’s also Chinese and we all know Chinese products aren’t known for their quality and reliability

[@annahenrietta9517]

@@nikskin30 The Chinese are actually better in EV tech than our European brands atm. They actually source the motors from china or korea too.

[@adrianbyron-parker5797]

The std range has a LFP (LiFePO4) Battery so 100% charge is advised as the Long range is NCM battery and advised standard charge 80% ( like a lot of others). The standard range is probably better for "Normal" motorists. Longer life, easier charging and at 100% vs 80% not much difference in range. Oh and if you are worried LFP is much safer technology!! Enjoy whatever you choose!

[@TheRealMrLaserCutter]

And better for the environment, no cobalt or nickel. Happy days

[@davidbuttle7280]

The cables on the phone pad go up from underneath and the pad lifts slightly and splits to let the cable through. The system for powering other equipment is standard but you have to buy the cable adapter

[@zacwestern9655]

I got an MG M4 Trophy at the weekend. There are a few glitches, but other than, it's fantastic. I simply adore the steering. The cameras have made me a parking master. I got a used one with 1300 miles on the clock, so I feel like I got it brand new. I am struggling to get really comfy in that seat, might need a cushion!

[@teezza]

I’d love to see a comparison between the MG4 and the Ora Funky Cat. Different sized cars yes! But similar prices! And as we know Mat, size doesn’t matter 😂.

[@rapstar28]

Rear wheel drive!!! Wtf!!! Love it!!!

[@Pottymoon]

Love you Matt! You’re the only car reviewer I watch - sooo entertaining and cute!

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

What about the most important information about an electric car: how well does the charging planning work on longer trips?

[@thesacsquatch858]

It's almost like they paid Mat to be excited about this car...

[@davidbuttle7280]

I like mine. You can't tell how much cheaper it is. Most of the materials are good. Tech works pretty smooth. Range is brilliant and charges pretty quick. I do 205 miles per day, mostly motorways. During the winter I charge about 10mins and then I charge on my home charger overnight.

[@jemimallah2591]

how does it feel to contribute to the destruction of the european car industry

[@juanincognito]

@@jemimallah2591 who cares?

[@PamaPamapop]

You have long range or standart one?

[@davidbuttle7280]

​@jemimallah2591 If they could provide comparable range for a similar price then I wouldn't have gone MG but they're currently not interested in lower budgets.

[@davidbuttle7280]

​@@PamaPamapopLong range

[@Dumb-Vision]

I saw this thing a year plus ago and was excited not only about the style, RWD sensation, power, technology it brings, but also a part of British elements and accents it has, because since I can't fulfill my UK life time visit, must well have this by my side everyday.....and thanks god, MG has it CKD in Indonesia right now at a very affordable price. FYI i studied for Cambridge Examination during my younger age, and that made me somehow connected to British type of culture and living. I❤UK

[@DerbJd]

This looks like the best EV to get. Does it do fast charging though?

[@poechies]

WOW, a long ad..

[@jorrit125]

If you compare it with the Toyota yaris and the cupra born but this one feels right!

[@MrZakue]

The quick release system demonstration is funny!

[@rossomeara8533]

How long did you take your eyes off the road when olaying with the screen,

[@stephenboodle4555]

I agree it looks a great car..and so well priced 👌..a breath of fresh air.

[@B2KJFF]

25k? 7 year warranty? RWD? Electric? Decent looking? Can’t lie this car is a shout. Wouldn’t buy one but damn it’s a good car

[@ahhhh226]

because new MGs dont last over 40k miles without serious issues. no wonder why they offer such a long warranty, but id make sure the warranty actually covers the costly repairs and not just the cheap stuff

[@user-dj3bu1uc4q]

All MG4 reviews are so good....wow...........just bought me the Trophy Extended Range.......

[@jryskin]

I am really missing an MG ZS review from Carwow - only lesser reviewers out there have done it, so cannot compare them with Mat's brilliant verdicts!