EV MG4 - The New & Improved Look | Fifth Gear

MG have been making competent, yet rather dull looking, cars for a number of years now. But the all-electric MG4 signals a massive makeover for the company, because it’s sleek and stylish. The EV range is good to, and it’s also meant to offer a sporty drive. Could this car be about to throw down a massive challenge to the likes of VW’s ID.3?
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[@martinv.352]

I have got a MG4 Long Range (without Trophy) since 9 months and 19.000 km. Besides a lot of nervy minor software bugs which will hopefully be fixed soon, I really can recommend this car. The workmanship is really good. The best highlight was a 5-day holiday from southern Germany (south Bavaria) to the northern part of Italy (South-Tirol) by passing several 2000 m high passes of the Alps. Recuperation really works great. 2100 m height battery level was 47%, and 45 minutes later (350 m height) battery level was 54%, average consumption was 12,3 kWh/100 km (only a few fast Autobahn sections) from Munich (Bavaria) to Meran (South-Tirol). The car with its low center of gravity and very good motorization (204 hp rear wheel drive) makes really fun. I never had such fun when driving through alpine passes, it really makes addictive. I do not need a bigger and/or more expensive electric car to have fun, my childs too.

[@philipperapaccioli2868]

The weight is around 1 700 Kg, not 2 130 Kg. That number is probably the maximum allowable weight including passengers and cargo. The Standard version is as fast as the luxury and long range versions.

[@Gr33nMamba]

Its the "Gross Vehicle Weight", the maximum it is permissible to be on the road, therefore the most useful figure to give. It should not exceed this loaded.

[@bill_heywood]

When Bjorn Nyland put the MG4 on the weighbridge, it came in at 1800kg

[@Tsenngu]

Axtually the luxury is slowest from 0-100 at 7.9sec. Standard for some reason does it in 7.6 :)

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@Gr33nMamba it's the most stupid figure to give, as with the car and driver it's closer to 1700kg. she is adding 400kg for zero reason.

[@Airbag888]

@@Tsenngustandard's battery pack is lighter.. I would've expected less oomph from the LFP battery though

[@AL-ib3lu]

I feel like this was a review they did last year and forgot to post.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

especially considering it's outdated and a facelift came out last month with a rear wiper, body coloured roof and rear middle headrest, and they are driving the old car.

[@infraredsprouts2073]

The MG4 XPower is out now at £35,000 0-60mph 3.8 seconds, cheaper than any supercar.

[@aryanalfa2444]

Impressive performance for the class

[@t8polestarcyan22]

A set of proper fully alloy wheels without cover convince me to get one.

[@Krydolph]

The blacking out the logo is a great idea ... until you realize you put the name in the title of the video :D

[@acurisur]

This was originally on tv, that's why the logo was covered up

[@luketimothy]

@@acurisur But they didn't cover up the logo on the Lambo at the beginning?

[@Simon_PieMan]

Shows how EV platforms are levelling the market somewhat.

[@Baldy444]

The X Power will be on my shopping list very soon.....in racing green

[@davidmartin790]

Did you buy yet

[@adriancarey7848]

The MG4 has recently been refreshed. This car is the old version😢

[@_TrueDesire_]

refreshed already? 😅 can't find anything about the refresh more than rumors on google.

[@adriancarey7848]

@@_TrueDesire_ the trophy version shown now has: 18" alloys, rear wash wipe, one pedal driving, updated software and an extra rear head rest🙂

[@dominicfindlay]

​@adriancarey7848 Nice to see they took some the criticism, and fixed it. I saw the new version Xpower had the rear wiper, but was looking to see if any of the new videos from this month of the normal MG4, had the wiper, but not seen it yet.

[@hometechUK]

​@@_TrueDesire_The new version called Phase 2 has a rear windscreen wiper, 1 pedal driving & a rear middle seat headrest. Not much on an upgrade but nice to have.

[@totemimaging]

​@@hometechUKit also has passenger grab handles, and now includes a route planner that preconditions the battery for charging stops automatically

[@hometechUK]

Very nice but shame you got the 2022 version not the 2023 version that now has a rear Windscreen wiper & a headrest in the rear middle seat, as well as one pedal driving.

[@tonymaxwell303]

Is that right? I ordered mine in June and it arrives in September. I wasn’t aware I’ll get one with a rear wiper and one pedal driving yayyyyyyyyyyy

[@tonymaxwell303]

And is that only in the trophy? I’ve ordered the se long range

[@FallenAngel53]

Only in SE LR and Trophy iirc Deffo not in SE SR

[@tonymaxwell303]

@@FallenAngel53 are you sure about that? I read that the upgrades are across the whole range.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@FallenAngel53 it's the whole range.

[@christopherjackson8457]

I've got an MG4 long range. Superb vehicle, faster than the reviewed model, as it doesn't have that superfluous spoiler.

[@sharonsweeney9710]

Great value for money & super specs. Low insurance 0% finance for 2 years, 7 year warranty and......you can actually buy one without waiting for a year unlike Kia, Dacia, Hyundai et al.

[@kasirmir1925]

Chinese EVs are good quality and fair price, unlike the American junk.

[@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj]

I think that may be aimed at Tesla🧐

[@adriancarey7848]

Harsh

[@TIWNA851]

Neither the Chinese or American EVs come anywhere near Hyundai and Kia in terms of design and build quality!

[@antoniopalmero4063]

@@AdamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjjMr Short .

[@mkrangs9619]

This is British brand owned by Chinese, not Chinese

[@andytaylor6893]

Not sure where you got that weight from Vicki. It weighs 1685Kg.

[@dennisbuckley]

How many screen taps to disable lane assist? Can the favourite/star button on the steering wheel be programmed to do this? Probably the first thing I’d like to know from any car review or visit to a showroom, not 0-60 times. Our current Hyundai requires one long press on a dedicated steering wheel button and it’s done.

[@rogerwilson6367]

Mine has been trying to kill me with the lane assist ever since I got it. Turn it off and it comes back on when you restart the car. I would not recommend one and I'm surprised no one has been killed in one.

[@chrisandshazza01]

They’re all the same, including Toyotas. Don’t rely on it and it won’t kill you. MG isn’t the only vehicle running this shit

[@Ben-oy1td]

Piss poor journalism. It’s not 2.3 tons 😂

[@squareeyz]

I think this is old, there is now an ER version and a performance dual motor version.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

SAIC Vision and small logos on wheels means MG. Anyway I've test drove our Essence Long Range 77 or your Trophy. It's really to nice to be in especially for driving.

[@drewyknot]

Darn, I was interested until I googled it's almost $40g here in the US, and rear wheel drive is not a snow car.

[@larsenpetter]

Hi, I have tested the MG4 in norwegian winter, and I can assure you, that it is way more capable in snow, than any FWD EV I have driven since 2015.

[@2011ppower]

A bit late it's a common site on the UK roads!

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

especially as she is driving the prefacelift model.

[@matthewjohnvu8104]

Musk be spending a lot of time trying to keep this away from the USA market.

[@KubaYa1411]

Excuse me, but where did you get 2133kg from??? It weighs around 1680, so I'll bet you are talking about max weight. A bit of a shame TBH .

[@decimal1815]

Operating controls via touchscreen is just plain dangerous. Basic functions should have dedicated switches on the panel.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

_What is the make of the car?_ *It said it was an MG in the title!* *_DOH!_** ;-))...

[@RidhwanAmir]

The SE in Malaysia is £17,400

[@yzhang9265]

I am getting mine blue one in 6 weeks :) Cannot wait for it!

[@tommyjakobsen5504]

and a nice home solar system, its free to charge whole summer, the last 2 mounth our 2 EVs has been costless even the 1 runs 90km each day. best value MG4 is ofcause the 64kw single motor, But the Xpower is the must fun, and that what i chosed.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Not sure about MG cars but doing very good in Sales in OZ 🇦🇺

[@adriancarey7848]

Tesla Model Y is top in NZ

[@shaggythisisntweed785]

Not for long @@adriancarey7848

[@nativestrengthandironnutri6852]

Had mine a week I love it

[@siphe11]

How have you been enjoying the car?

[@setti7i]

Just 11cm? That's actually pretty average

[@aacmove]

If a 29k EV is possible it it clear the rest are just taking the p. Especially Mini for 32K+

[@antoniopalmero4063]

What’s the warranty on a new Ford or Vauxhall these days ? 7 years ?

[@seinsmeld13]

Forget about the SUV, beautiful engagement ring Vicki!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sailingoctopus1]

It's not a SUV

[@jellyd4889]

Didnt say if any of the tech did its job well or not. Fairly useless review. Far too short and high level.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

❤ 5 gear 🏁🇦🇺👏👏👏

[@lawrencegatt4515]

I like U because u do not hide anything. Well come. 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@ChromeFlakes]

2133kg?!!! The base model might struggle to get to 60 in 7.2seconds. Actually 1641kg 👍🏼

[@EXSKIN]

Yes my Trophy weighs less than my long gone F82 M4, strange that was never going to bring down multi-story's.

[@happyatheists9361]

No intro is the best intro

[@MrGMawson2438]

MG4 XPOWER is fast

[@jameshogg601]

Yet looses what made this version good to drive.

[@toyotaprius79]

A sleeper, battery powered hot hatch in the territory of super cars no more than 20 years ago.

[@EastEndersWALFORD]

"We've even covered up the badge" The wheels give it away since you forgot to cover the badges on the rims with a bit of duck tape.

[@paulallen6915]

duct tape :)

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@paulallen6915 duck tape is a brand.

[@paulallen6915]

@@Dreadpirateflappy which is duct tape. A bit like people saying “I’m doing the Hoovering” when not using a Hoover, but perhaps a different brand 😉

[@FallenAngel53]

Those wires come with??!😮

[@bitmanev4331]

MG has NOTHIG todo with British... these days

[@martinv.352]

MG has got a design/development center in Britain.

[@alfonsomartinez7919]

pls. dont let us guess the brand next time when it's exactly what weve searched for in youtube. it doesnt work everytime 😂😂

[@fud1376]

Test the X-Power version....Ha !

[@Brian-om2hh]

Already been tested by a few KZbin reviewers...... 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.

[@toyotaprius79]

Always a pleasure to see Nikki wonder if there'll ever be a crossover between Nikki and Nikki Gordon Bloomfield 😌💭 The Chinese market has made some ridiculously fast PHEVs years ago, but I'd never expect to see some of that spice land in Europe. MG4 is a spicy sleeper hot hatch and should give all the western automakers' executives some food for thought over what they were thinking in the 2010s. They cant ignore what is becoming a new Asian automotive dominance (Japan and Korean brands are too expensive now).

[@0tedaCecapS]

The presenter is Vicki not Nikki

[@aleurwal2000]

@@0tedaCecapS Vicki is a milf xD

[@jeffcorkill68]

Entry level MG4 is the best 2nd car you can get in an EV Tesla is better value as a first car 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) :)

[@LakesGeek]

Yeah I guessed. It was in the title :D

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

Why would you use this title and use the old version of the car without the rear wiper, middle headrest, grab handles etc? the facelift came out around the time you posted this makjing this video outdated as soon as it was posted. Bit embarrassing.

[@electricdiesel1993]

Brought to you by Charles III that subsidize the heck out of this thing. These aren’t the product of superior engineering for a price point. Buy one for Harry & Meghan wish for an MG on L.A. roads.

[@cameraprepper7938]

Low volume again !

[@NedjoKovacevic]

0:47! it's what???! xD

[@michaelCarydakis]

sook about the seats get good seat covers

[@voetbalboudewijn]

I actually like the interior. Because it doesn’t look too overstyled chinese.

[@Athrunwong]

It’s made in China, by the Chinese. But all technology and designs are all British.

[@acurisur]

MG cars are still designed in London thankfully

[@MrNozyk]

No ev. We tried that already.

[@terryterry1655]

Poor man's Lamborghini.. MG

[@danjlslong8165]

It's a MG

[@gohumberto]

An MG that you don't need a pair of walking boots and raincoat in the boot?

[@pj81631]

This car makes Toyota Prius a good looking car. One of the cars that people buy because they like colour 🤣

[@Brian-om2hh]

The new Prius is no longer being made available in Britain.

[@pj81631]

I was referring to 1st gen Prius.

[@geralddrums]

MG4 has still many software bugs and often hardware problems. There are some videos and reports about that in the internet. I have an MG4 and can confrim this. Only a good car if it drives without problems...

[@chrispenn715]

Software glitches - Just like most other modern cars....... VW, for example

[@martinv.352]

There are a lot of software bugs, but nothing really restricts the usability. I cannot confirm hardware problems. I have done 19.000 km in 9 months now. I have sent a detailed buglist of 21 points to my dealer which has got a direct wire to the MG germany chief. Hope this helps.

[@TIWNA851]

Gorgeous, and I’m definitely not talking about the MG 😊

[@Clove_Parma]

This isn't a dating platform

[@TIWNA851]

@@Clove_Parma well I’d definitely swipe left for the MG, and right for Vicky 😘

[@zero11010]

This feels disingenuous.

[@Ben-oy1td]

Cover up the badges but name the brand in the video title. Ffs

[@TheRealDrJoey]

THIS is an MG? Nix nix.

[@rodsi]

👍

[@Reprogrammed_By_SEGA]

By the time it enters the affordable second hand market of £5,000 there is a strong possibility the battery will no longer be as useful making the car a write off.

[@sailingoctopus1]

Nonsense, the entry-level SE SR has LFP batteries that can last up to 5,000 cycles before dropping below 80% of original capacity, so, based on the WLTP range, could theoretically do over a million miles (218x5000) and still have a range of 174 miles (80% of 218). Based on current prices for LFP batteries, which have fallen dramatically over the last ten years, it would cost about £8,000 to replace the 51kWh battery, so comparable with replacing a combustion engine, so if the battery did need to be replaced then the car would not be a write-off, unless technology had moved on so much that it was better value to buy a new car, which after a million miles seems likely. The Long Range models have NCM batteries, which are less robust and not as long-lived, but should theoretically still last half a million WLTP miles, although they would be more expensive to replace.

[@acurisur]

You would just get MG to replace the battery as all MG4s have a 7 year warranty

[@Reprogrammed_By_SEGA]

Car manufacturers and their famous battery warranties that are never useful by the time you need them. Because of small print terms & conditions.@@acurisur

[@MrGMawson2438]

Chinese MG4

[@toyotaprius79]

And that's the fault of the Germans, Americans, Brits and so on who spent too much time sitting on their hands twiddling their thumbs up their 🕳️ they sought that dismissing and propagandising against EVs would buy them enough time and money in the short-medium turn. Ignoring the writing on the wall in the late 2000s - early 2010s. Cry foul at a communist china that doesn't actually exist, they planned their market years in advance instead of wasting time and money on convincing themselves and customers that everyone wants a diesel crossover POS

[@Lando-kx6so]

Company is British & car was designed by Brits in the UK

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@Lando-kx6so 20 years ago... this is purely Chinese, company is wholly owned by Chinese company "SAIC Motor" and designed in china.

[@martinv.352]

@@Dreadpirateflappy No, the SAIC MG design center is located in Britain. Steering and brakes are from Germany (Bosch and Conti). Meanwhile, all cars are "world-cars". All parts are manufactured on the same planet.

[@centralkingdom8141]

​@@Lando-kx6soyou think British know how to make EV? 😂

[@V_Dubya]

It’s under-wheeled and plastic. I appreciate its aiming at budget but this design seems to have multiple personalities. Seeing loads on the roads so my opinion isn’t universally held though.

[@itsomarz9337]

Bye bye vw id4

[@jono.pom-downunder]

218 miles? Even at 281 miles it'll take 3 days to get from Melbourne to Sydney fir an 8 hr trip, Perth to Sydney 2500 miles taking in charge time it would take a week for a 40 hr trip. EV's are Bloody useless here in Aus.

[@sailingoctopus1]

Perth to Sydney is hardly a typical use case, but let's look at it. At 60 miles an hour, that's 42 hours of driving, whatever car you are driving. I know that in Oz you do things differently, but no one can drive for 42 hours without overnight stops. Realistically, that's three overnight stops in any car. Let's assume you start with a full 'tank' and fully 'refuel' at each of the overnight stops, whatever car you are driving. If you were driving an MG4 Extended Range, which has a WLTP range of 326 miles, this means that you would complete 1324 miles (4x326) with absolutely no charging penalty. It takes 35 minutes to add 230 miles of range (from 10% to 80%) in the MG4 Extended Range, so you would need to stop to recharge five times (assuming rapid charging points are nearly perfectly placed) at 35 minutes each, so a total of 175 minutes charging time (5x35) to cover the remaining 1,176 miles (2,500 - 1,324), during which you can stretch your legs, have a pee and a bite to eat. In a combustion car, let's assume you have a steel bladder and don't mind eating while you pee and let's assume your car can do 460 miles between stops (twice the range of the MG4) then you will be able to complete the remaining 1,176 miles with only three fifteen minute stops (460x3), so a total of 45 minutes refuelling. From this, we can see that the charging penalty suffered by the MG4 would be two hours ten minutes. Nothing like the penalty you suggest. I put it to you, that on arrival at Sydney in an EV you would feel much more refreshed, partly because EVs are so much more quiet and relaxing to drive, but also because those additional two hours ten minutes of respite are time well spent. I'm sure the necessary charging infrastructure between Perth and Sydney is not yet there to make the EV journey quite as trouble free as I imply, but in five years time I suspect you would rather make that journey in an EV.

[@martinv.352]

After driving 3.5 hours, your body also needs a stop.

[@kshitizgautam5412]

seriously ?? Ora 03 EV much more better than MG4 Stupid builtup quality car

[@billsiviter9272]

Looking great in shorts Vicki .

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

You shouldn't be playing with the cars screen while driving. It's as bad as reading messages on your 'phone and a very bad driving habit. *_You should hang your head in shame Vicky._*

[@V_Dubya]

Alright boomer

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@V_Dubya ;-))...

[@alancobbin]

Sorry but I’d still pay more for the Tesla Model 3.

[@Baldy444]

I wouldn't

[@kristoffer3000]

Your loss, the MG is a properly good car.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@Baldy444 Me neither. The Model 3 I looked at pre-pandemic - with a view to buying - was like a poorly assembled kit car.

[@V_Dubya]

That’s because you have no imagination

[@larsenpetter]

I have talked to a guy, who has a Model 3 Performance, and he was very impressed of the driving experience of the MG4. Og course, his Tesla is faster, but lacks the same feel and involvement of the MG4.

[@lenny2918]

"It looks nice, really nice!" ......no Vicky, it really isn't lol

[@toyotaprius79]

Compared to a sea of pretentious crossovers?

[@kristoffer3000]

It does look nice, especially in the flesh.

[@adriancarey7848]

You on about car or Vikki?

[@issachunt3418]

You probably like and drive a Nissan Note

[@rzrify]

Your video looks like it was made in 2000s . Old lady, old style video, old kinda soundtrack.

[@DoPeRiDe123]

That’s why we watch it

[@V_Dubya]

That old lady will smash you on any race track you choose

[@Mexxx65]

Most recent MG models were a load of crap...this new all electric Chinese MG is even a bigger load of crap. Low rent interior, rubbish infotainment system, dubious ride and handling, lackluster performance, no sunroof.....and other than all that its the perfect cheap all electric car!

[@EXSKIN]

Ok

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

you haven't driven this then? and don't say you have because you're talking out your bum. it handles well and has great performance especially for the price... there is a reason almost every reviewer praises it and rates it one of the best EV's out there.

[@Mexxx65]

@@Dreadpirateflappy Thanks for asking. Yes I have driven a demo MG4 the other week. And what I had read about it was correct. Nothing that special about its ride and handling, and very low rent material interior. But Like I said in my original post,you get what you pay for..

[@paultaylor5502]

What a terrible looking car with awful build quality, shame tbh

[@kristoffer3000]

It looks good to most people and the build quality is far from awful, maybe try one before you go on stupid tirades?

[@Baldy444]

Better build quality than Tesla 🤷‍♂️

[@TIWNA851]

@@Baldy444 that’s not saying much 😂

[@paultaylor5502]

@@kristoffer3000 I have, our company purchased 6 and they're terrible, I speak from experience so shut the ×××× up, and to make it worse, 2 are constantly with the dealer and they're as much use as a chocolate teapot

[@samtalks9045]

Hypocrisy is on its peak calling MG china. Y don't you call range rover India coz Indian Tata bought range rover

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

MG is owned by SAIC Motor... which is Chinese. it's designed in Chine, built in China and has nothing at all to do with Britain. Ranger rovers are still designed and made in the UK which is the difference.

[@samtalks9045]

@@Dreadpirateflappy it doesn’t matter the assembling or manufacturing could be any part of country but question is who owns it. All iPhone are assembled in china but the built quality is amazing and same like Tesla. In UK everybody loves Chinese tesla coz the built quality is always best and no one is going for US tesla which comes with flimsy and oblivious panel gaps. How about Lamborghini most of its parts are from Audi. Can we call it VW ?? And what if tomorrow MG starts it production in UK??? For your satisfaction The MG Motor UK Ltd management team includes Patrick Beyer (Head of Digital), Daniel Gregorious (Head of Sales), and Guy Pigounakis (Commercial Director).

[@bisonballs5767]

Your legs look lovely😮