MG 4: 2024 UK Refresh / Facelift Overview & Comparison with the Previous Generation

[@leonkernan]

That facelift is the same as our Australian spec models. Same rear wiper, same AC interface. Should also have the centre headrest in the back.

[@mannbat]

I came here to say the same thing. Nice to see the UK getting the extra goodies we have on AU variants

[@MGriff-q1i]

Agreed. The Aussie model has the same set up. We do know there is a bit of a refresh coming later in the year. As an aside I note that in the Nikon mirrorless camera world we have had several major updates to firmware. Surprisingly these have included free) additional features, not just bug fixes. I really do hope this idea catches on in the EV world too.

[@ccgmail8025]

​@@MGriff-q1inow do we know a refresh is coming? Where can i find info

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Sentry mode, pet / camp mode. 360 cameras no dashcam grrrrr

[@epic-buffalo]

Is this actually new? Isn't this a MY23 ? I had one delivered late august 23 and it has all these functionalities...

[@russvhill2]

Does the refresh reduce the tendency for the lane assist to steer you into the hedge, as many people have reported? There are few MG cars in Fenland because many of our roads are causeways with deep drainage ditches barely half a metre from the tarmac.

[@lazymandoplayer]

The emergency lane keeping still seems a bit aggressive on mine so I try to remember to switch it down to warning mode. It's okay for motorway driving but not really suited to our country lanes. Otherwise I'm very happy with mine which is the refreshed version

[@richfixescars]

I believe you can set the sensitivity lower in the Custom drive mode and that saves the setting. Then select Custom mode when you set off.

[@lancaster_fm1369]

Greetings from ireland got mg4 standard range on the road 26500 euro regen on all time rear wiper and headrest centre love it

[@flyborgify]

When did the refresh happen? Very informative as always 👍

[@gregb1599]

And that is why the Nissan Leaf one pedal driving is better as its on all the time or off with a simple physical button, it works in forward and reverse also no brake needed from forward to reverse, I never find it too aggressive. Hopefully they fixed that where if you change from say eco to normal that it resets the one pedal driving. But I guess it turns off every time you turn off the car?

[@decimal1815]

I think the brake lights are activated as well in e-pedal mode on the Leaf, which is safer than B mode when you need to slow down quickly.

[@gregb1599]

@decimal1815 That's not what I said, most cars you need to press the brake pedal to shift from reverse to forward, the Leaf only needs the brake once from park to forward or reverse.

[@lazymandoplayer]

Just out of a matter of interest I have recently bought an MG4 Trophy ex demonstrator registered in June 2023 and it is the "refreshed" model.

[@decimal1815]

Hi, what's the visibility like for you? Any blind spots?

[@steezyjoe]

Possibly, they were released around June, mine (march 23) is the old version

[@steezyjoe]

​@@decimal1815the A pillar is quite thick so you have to lean a bit when approaching zebra crossings

[@markymarkreviews]

Anyone know if the “1-pedal” drive function can be applied to the “favourites” button on the steering wheel so it can be turned on at the press of a button on start up?

[@SteveMoore1969]

I thought it was only on the xpower. Also it disabled when 100% charged (need to be under 80% to enable) In reality I use the ECO setting with "strong regen" as a favourite Custom setting on the steering wheel. This effectively slows down the car but you still need to press the brake at the lights

[@Airbag888]

Customer: We need a rear wiper bro MG: Adds tiny wiper, installs headrest in the middle, result - Now you see absolutely nothing

[@olafmolenveld4985]

Great content! I noticed that Australian videos of MG4's show a much more responsive Software/Touch system, compared to EU based cars. Are they running different hardware?

[@alunhoskins4513]

Have they added a rear interior courtesy light to all versions? Basic stuff really, it’s very dark back there without one. Great that MG are listening to feedback.

[@SMARTY65]

Hi Martin I think that grey one you drove was the one I took delivery of last week! Such a great drive! Still learning and testing things out on it.. loving it so far!

[@wiselyauto]

Love to hear that and thanks for doing business with us!

[@decimal1815]

What does the brake light do while using regen braking or 1-pedal driving?

[@Sandakern]

I asked my local dealer about this, and they said that the break light turns on when the regen break engages

[@decimal1815]

@@Sandakern thanks, yes I've heard the same from other MG4 owners. Looks like they have got it right on this EV. Not always the case though. Think the Kona doesn't activate the brake light on all regen levels for example.

[@deltajohnny]

Great video! These changes were implemented in Spain in 2023, so the 2022 models were the "pre facelift" ones 👍

[@craigmcclure1819]

Also in Australia

[@TheRja22]

@@deltajohnny hi I’m thinking of buying the MG4 . Can you tell me what the upgrade was please and does it have the auto buttons to close the hatch back . Thanks

[@deltajohnny]

​@@TheRja22 the new model has rear wiper, rear headrest and handles for passengers. The rear hatch is manual 😉

[@kmartin73]

and why no software update for the 5?

[@richfixescars]

Please can you show us sometime how Custom drive mode works? I think thats a way to set LKA to low.

[@TheRja22]

Does it have brake regeneration

[@TheRja22]

How long before they have the electric boot lift with buttons to operate

[@patrickh7368]

Hi, so glad the wiper on the rear is now incorporated….! My current EV doesn’t have one and is not great for our weather and messed up from road dirt … ! Also, I watched thro this video whilst eating breakfast so hope I didn’t miss this next question. The software on the MG 4 didn’t used to remember driver setting, eg the dangerous addition to cars is this auto steering to lines. I switched mine off 5 years ago and it’s still “off” apparently each time you get in the early MG4 it set back to “on” again 😢, has this been fixed please..?🤔

[@Airbag888]

your LKA is staying off??? wow so lucky. What software version are you on?

[@patrickh7368]

@@Airbag888 I don’t know, Hyundai update it every year… it’s now I look to swap I find newer EV’s have more issues to put up with, since learnt that NCAP add stars if the dangerous LKA comes back on by itself..! 🙄 my Hyundai was same price as a Petrol or diesel at the time , still great…why are we told to accept EV’s have to be a fortune to buy now..? I’m going to look at the eC3 when it surfaces 😊

[@Airbag888]

@@patrickh7368Wait why are you talking about Hyundai, this is an MG4 video

[@patrickh7368]

@@Airbag888 you asked about “my” software LOL…

[@Airbag888]

@@patrickh7368 I mean the video is about MG4, you go on to mention "the software on the MG4" and the next sentence mention you switched it off 5 years ago... you make it really difficuly for me lol

[@richardpiper4828]

Another really useful (and sorry Martin, nerdy) review. It is good that MG are taking, excuse the pun, a leaf out of the Tesla playbook and quickly rolling out software enhancements. A pity though that the one pedal setting has to be reactivated at each start. Whilst the MG 4 is outstanding value for money and drives as well as its European competition I still feel the cabin is somewhat uninviting with its universal black plastics and upholstery. The rumour is that there will be an interior quality update later in 2024 but that it will be accompanied by a big price rise. I guess that with nothing to prove and perhaps being a bit sensitive to industry and political comments of price dumping MG might well be feeling confident that they can increase prices so now may be no better time to buy. Unfortunately retail buyers appear to be unwilling to pay new EV prices so nearly new represents absolutely outstanding value. Much the same applies to many EVs at the moment as I guess the market has taken a view that without Govt grant support prices will be discounted by sharp first year depreciation.

[@decimal1815]

Yes, with a cosy of living crisis for many people in the UK they can't afford monthly repayments over £300 at the moment. That rules out most new cars unless they have a huge deposit. I'm not sure that grants for new imported cars is the easy to go either. Retailers will just pocket the difference. Much better to fund scrappage schemes for older polluting ICE cars? Then at least there's a benefit for everyone. Also, if MG put up prices, this illustrates that the wave of cheap Chinese cars may be short lived. If the legacy car makers go bust, we may just be left with expensive Chinese imports: no competition and lots of jobs lost in Europe/UK.

[@johnteeling4679]

What is the regeneration like, in the one pedal mode, compared with high regeneration ?

[@emceh]

Is there any way to increase ground clearance (like 2" mod or so) ?

[@SteveMoore1969]

Never had any issues with going over very big sleeping policemen on our road! It definitely has a bigger clearance than a ford Mondeo

[@emceh]

@@SteveMoore1969 the problem is I live in countryside and can get easily 10" snowfall over night. Fresh snow is not a problem but slightly melted and refrozen.

[@SteveMoore1969]

@@emceh the MG4 xpower and snow is probably a terrible combination with my heavy left foot. it has a SNOW drive mode and each wheel can be controlled individually it's probably wiser to spend your money on 3x the money on a land rover

[@emceh]

@@SteveMoore1969 I drive Dacia Duster 4x4w at the moment - it does the job perfectly that's why I'm looking for EV replacement with solid ground clearance. Land Rover was never considered given my budget :)

[@StandAndStare]

Hoping for a refresh with a lag free info. screen and a cleaner looking rear end.

[@decimal1815]

I really want to like the MG4. It looks great and has some useful features; good range. Just not sure about the design in terms of how easy it is to see out of the car. The rear wiper is good, but it looks tiny and I'm not sure how much difference it will make?

[@CastleKnight7]

I’ve owned one for a year and never have I thought that it’s difficult to see out of the car. Visibility is really good in my opinion. When reversing into a parking spot I just angle the wing mirrors down so that I can see the parking bay lines.

[@decimal1815]

Thanks@@CastleKnight7 I guess if you're used to a small window at the back you already know how to work around it. I just like to be able to see what's behind me clearly, not just for parking bay lines but also pedestrians crossing behind. You've got cameras on the MG4 but they can get fogged up in winter.

[@steezyjoe]

​@@decimal1815there's also alerts (and automatic braking, if it's turned on) if pedestrians or vehicles are behind you

[@TheRja22]

@@CastleKnight7 doesn’t the mirror automatically dip to see the kerb/rear wheel when put in reverse?

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I can just picture someone in an argument " there's no way I rushed as I backed out of my parking spot, it's not equipped!"😅

[@alunhoskins4513]

I prefer the body coloured roof. I’m old enough to remember the dreaded vinyl roofs that were so prevalent on ‘top spec’ models in the 70’s and the current fad for different colour painted tops on modern cars will look just as dated quite quickly. 😆

[@Mark_my_words_YT]

Two tone cars look really cool to me. As for vinyl roofs my uncle had a Cortina with one, didn’t look good once the sun got to it, terrible idea really. Each to their own I suppose.

[@jamesfairhurst8525]

It is absurd that MG will not add one pedal driving to the pre facelift models. I understand they did for Australia, and I honestly believe the older cars would be fully capable of having it added in software. We early owners were effectively guinea-pigs, contending with all of the teething problems that the cars had (undertray, oil leak, lock in, murderous lane keep assist, phantom braking, footrest breaking, door handle locks failing, headlight sensor, etc. etc).

[@tajammulrizvi9504]

When are you open?

[@wiselyauto]

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[@Clove_Parma]

Shame that the MG4 doesn’t get the larger 12” screen available in China, that would really help make the infotainment experience much better

[@josephberrie9550]

its a car not an effing cinema

[@renbangbprd7236]

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[@SteveMoore1969]

In the UK the RRP price of an BYD Atto3 is £39100 and the short-range Tesla is £39800! The BYD is extremely over priced for a small family car. on black-friday 2024 the 60kwh MG4 with 10miles on the clock was only £22k

[@kenny9168]

My wife loves one pedal drive. She feels more in control of car.

[@darc781]

So just for my sanity a 23 my (with wiper)😂 ev4 standard range latest software is R33 ? As my dealership keeps fobbing me off

[@petersimms4982]

😊

[@denw709]

Wow your late, mine is 7 months old in UK.

[@josephberrie9550]

how can you look at the road and use that screen at the same time ????????????????????????????????????????????????..its just dangerous and unsafe to do this while driving.... DANGEROUS you would be arrested for using a mobil phone in your car when driving

[@privatechannel8462]

The one I drove was fine. Didn't kill anyone, so that's good

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

remember to NEVER look and talk to any of your passengers EVER. its DANGEROUS