MG ZS EV Long Range 2022 Review: Lots more range makes the best bargain EV even better | WhichEV

[@joeinsogna8154]

Drove the VW ID 4 pure which is in the same price range as the trophy, it was sluggish and only 213 miles of range, Drove a MGZS trophy today and so pleased with the ride and performance I bought a red trophy for March delivery 2022. There’s nothing out there that beats this for range it’s a no brainier guys 270 miles of range at this price MG all the way !!!

[@WhichEV]

Agreed. The value from MG is unbeatable.

[@craigo2656]

Buying an MG supports the Communist Party of China. People that care about their own economy buy products from people/companies/brands that are designed and/or developed and/or researched in their own country or ally country. The people that work for those local companies, in free democracies, then buy other products developed in their own country or ally country and that keeps their families and friends in work and making money. Stupid people buy direct from Chinese brands and send every single penny out of their country and destroy their own economy and eventually their entire free society because they are cretins and/or greedy and/or want things they can't afford, and rather than wait and save. They are happy to screw over their entire economy in the pursuit of self-gratification, selfishness, and ego. Buying CCP owned brands and products fuels Chinese R&D and weakens free economies. Your children and your children's children will suffer as a result of your choices. This is not hyperbole, it is fact. Oh and the 'everything is made in china' argument is facile. A) production is slowly moving out of China, B) That is more reason not less reason to support western brands that way you limit the damage. Buying directly from China (CCP) by buying Chinese brands only worsens the situation. The only reason our economies have some level of balance is the fact that not everyone is stupid enough to buy Chinese (CCP) brands. So no. the 'everything is made in China' argument is not an argument of any substance what so ever.

[@ensteffo]

@@craigo2656 Centuries of sinophobic indoctrination and western supremacist ideology have done a number on you.

[@mikebreen2890]

I took a test drive in an MG5 just so I could strike it off my list of potential buys. I bought one.

[@malgf4145]

@@craigo2656 You're entitled to your point of view, except the right to call some people, people you don't know, stupid ! 🤦‍♂

[@chrisbannister1233]

Ordered one last week in Trophy and white paint for £290 a month and £800 down - absolute bargain. Huge step-up from my BMW i3 Rex which manages only ~70 miles. I realise it won't be as fun to drive but we've got a second child on the way so I will be driving like Miss Daisy :) I can't wait! Thanks for the review.

[@WhichEV]

You will like it! So much for the money!

[@sandisblumbergs5492]

Where did you get this bargain?from mg motors finance?is leased or pcp? And how long need to wait for car?

[@geoffhallam5868]

That’s a good deal. What mileage if you don’t mind me asking. We’ve ordered a trophy connect in sliver on 15k pa so the price was somewhat north of that. Still happy though as you simple can’t go further for less money 👍

[@joeinsogna8154]

Ordered a trophy today in red there’s nothing out there that beats mg on price

[@banno69]

It was from Vanarama during the Black Friday sale. It's a lease deal and 10k miles a year. I've bought, done pcp but never leased. I did the maths and leasing means I get a brand new car every 3 years for 9 years for the same cost of doing a pcp on this model. I swap my car every 3 to 4 years so makes sense for me.

[@peterfeltham5612]

This person is an excellent reviewer,so much information delivered so effectively,straight to point no waffle.

[@WhichEV]

Thank you so much!

[@martindunnefifpoaiisrm4924]

A well balanced and very informative review by James Morris on the MG ZS EV Long range 2022. This electric car is a no brainer for me. I will be collecting my MG FREE OF Charge courtesy of the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan You see, my latest TFL autopay statement is debiting by bank account 30 x £12.50 daily for ULEZ only which works out at £375 per month for nothing, an additional £27.50 per day for nothing, if I stray over the line and into the Congestion Area in my 2012 Skoda Roomster TDi. I will be collecting my new MG Trophy soon with a 7 year Guarantee including the battery, nearly 300 mile range and £000.00 TFL Autopay monthly bank debit. Thank you Mr Mayor !!!

[@WhichEV]

Glad to hear it! You will need to pay a tenner to register it on the system but otherwise, free until at least 2025!

[@arkalon4986]

Opens sunroof.... “and that dramatically increases the headroom" 😂😂😂 that cracked me up!

[@WhichEV]

We aim to please!

[@Olivarus238]

Gold star AND a smiley face for being the first independent review of this facelift! As usual with your reviews it's very informative and it's good the hear your positive conclusion. Just one small point, they're not diamond cut alloys anymore, those are plastic aerodynamic wheel trims, like Tesla, on rather dire 4 spoke alloys!

[@WhichEV]

Oh no! Can't believe we missed this. They look really good, too. Will adjust the written review, although we can't obviously changed the video. Thanks so much for pointing this out!

[@Olivarus238]

@@WhichEV Still a good review ;)

[@WhichEV]

@@Olivarus238 Thanks! Very kind of you to say so.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Very beige review, love the way you insert a little comedy here & there without breaking step or a single grim . Overall an informative and comprehensive review. 👍🇬🇧

[@WhichEV]

It's the British way. Dry humour...

[@akumar7366]

Just seeing iconic MG badge makes my day !

[@WhichEV]

Glad to bring joy and happiness!

[@WhichEV]

@@TheTruth-dy8ze And your point is? Good chance your mobile phone is too.

[@generalqamarjavedbajwa2992]

Best and detailed review on new facelift so far. If possible please do a range test to know exactly what is the actual real world range.

[@WhichEV]

We plan to do more of this but sometimes we don't get the cars for long enough. We'd guess real world mixed driving including motorways you will get about 210 miles, but in town it could be closer to 300 miles.

[@078691]

Really good review! I can’t believe it was 18mins long! Flown by! Very very good content and clearly communicated!

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@CliffordRutley]

Think I'm now looking more towards the Kona EV next, mainly due to some bad experiences with my local MG dealer.

[@WhichEV]

We have heard that they don't know much about their EVs, which is a shame.

[@mondotv4216]

Great review - couple of things you probably know but didn’t mention. Air con is now climate control and the other improvement to MG Pilot is that it now uses regen braking during cruise control. The old one just used friction brakes. Things still on the wishlist - better suspension. It’s very bouncy. I think reviewers call it head roll. Better efficiency. Faster charging. But for the price, pretty well specced. To me it’s like the previous generation Kona with worse suspension and range but slightly better kit and more interior space.

[@WhichEV]

And for less money! Thanks for these details. Did not know about the regen during cruise control. That's a good addition. Totally agree about the bounciness. We described it as "soft" in reference to that sense. When my colleague drove it he really bounced me around a lot!

[@terrylivermore9107]

I don’t think Automatic Cruise Control uses Regen, however I can’t say I notice any significant efficiency difference on my current ZS.

[@WhichEV]

@@terrylivermore9107 I think the old one didn't, but I've been told that the one in this new MG ZS EV does.

[@allanberg]

Is the new ZS equipped with heatpump, and preheat/cool of cabin?..and does the car have battery heat/cooling, when charging at highpower (80-100 kw charger)

[@WhichEV]

@@allanberg I don't think it has a heatpump, but you can preheat or cool the cabin. MGs have had battery thermal management for a while now.

[@Picklescarchannel]

Love the deadpan humour, great review :)

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@DevotioOfficial]

Great review! I can't wait until these EVs get the same milage as petrol and diesel cars. They're getting better though

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! Getting close, but once the charging infrastructure improves you might not worry about the range so much.

[@DevotioOfficial]

@@WhichEV That's true too. The only thing is you're waiting around longer for the car to charge than you are by traditional refueling. But, in saying that, the charging stations will improve too I'm sure. This MG you wonderfully reviewed gets around the 450-460km range per charge, that's only around 200km less than the newer Tesla models but for far less money so it's definitely getting better. Give it another 5 to 10 years and even more advances will be made I'm sure

[@WhichEV]

@@DevotioOfficial More like 5 years than 10. Look how far we have come since just 2018.

[@DevotioOfficial]

@@WhichEV Good point! But yeah, they're the future for sure!

[@TassieEV]

Looking forward to this model arriving in Australia to replace the older model spec. As we have no MG5 this one will be a winner and hopefully more affordable than the Kona/eNiro.

[@WhichEV]

It should be. It is in the UK, and in theory you are closer to the factory in Australia.

[@gregb1599]

Crazy pricing in the UK with Hyundai vs MG. In our market the difference in price is much more! Our 32kwh Kona EV starts at $69,000 for the base model or $77,000 for the elite model while the 44.5kwh MG EV only has one model which is the same as your top spec model at $49,000 that is a lot more than £500 for us! I am from New Zealand.

[@WhichEV]

This Long Range has a much bigger battery. Is it available in NZ yet?

[@gregb1599]

@@WhichEV Been told first half on 2022, funny our price for the MG is much cheaper than UK price. I guess your Kona is made in the UK while ours is imported from Korea which is why the huge price difference for us?

[@WhichEV]

@@gregb1599 I think ours are imported too.

[@gregb1599]

@@WhichEV Then you pay too much for the MG and we pay way too much for any EV except the Chinese made ones, possibly due to a free trade agreement with China.

[@Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin]

Excellent and very informative video. This is top of my list when I move to fully electric in 2022. How do you switch on 360 degree camera? Presumably you put the car to reverse or press a button. Pity doesn't have string enough regen for 1 pedal braking. Kia E Niro is still its biggest competition but why go for a Kona electric with cramped space and boot? Is E Niro worth extra €4,000 for rear heated seats and heated steering wheel, slightly faster at 201BHP but no electric pano sunroof and nowhere to charge at the back??

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! The 360 camera should just come on when you put it in reverse. It's almost strong enough for one pedal, just not quite...

[@Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin]

Guess I need to test drive it, cheers

[@WhichEV]

@@Safety1stDrivingSchoolDublin You always should before buying any car. They are such a subjective purchase.

[@Illuminatio]

Really thorough, comprehensive review in only 18 minutes! Would have like some more varied driving experience on winding country roads and motorways, though. Definitely on my shortlist with the Kona. Thankyou!

[@WhichEV]

Yes, we actually only had a limited time to shoot the video so had to stick to roads local to our main static shooting location.

[@Richard-fx6go]

I test drove the current ZSEV with a view to replacing my wife's Juke in March with this model. Pretty sure it's a no brainer, she'll love it. I've got a Model Y on order and can't wait for that to rock up! P.S. Thanks for the solid review.

[@WhichEV]

You're welcome! She will love it. Great car! And the Y... is awesome!

[@clasqm]

What MG does next? Marvel R. Can't wait.

[@WhichEV]

We're hoping Cyberster: www.whichev.net/2021/04/05/mg-shows-off-incredible-cyberster-concept-car/

[@johndoherty3884]

MG Marvel R isn’t coming to the UK or Ireland. They won’t make it RHD apparently.

[@WhichEV]

@@johndoherty3884 We can hope... but it doesn't seem likely.

[@michaelboyle-ronaldson5340]

@@johndoherty3884 They have one in the front window of of the MG showroom in Piccadilly opposite Fortnum & Masons. According to the young lady we could see RHD late 2022. I sat in it and it feels classy with tanned leather seats that makes you feel very snug.

[@bernardfong1019]

The interior is excellent for the price. Looks cozy.

[@WhichEV]

It really is!

[@PrPaPeCECE20]

I will buy this 1 for sure!

[@WhichEV]

Hope you enjoy!

[@stevesinclair1791]

Thanks for the review-seems we have a sensibly priced EV with a good range and specifications hope it succeeds 😊👍

[@WhichEV]

Yes we do! And things will continue to get better, too. Almost like the song.

[@Smokeysbandit]

Got to go and check this one out for sure.

[@gilliancollins8825]

Fab review, good clear information, I can remember the days when vinyl seats were definitely not considered the premium option. How times change.

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! These seats are quite a bit nicer than the vinyl seats of old.

[@esm7708]

Best thumbnail on KZbin

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! Definitely need a haircut...

[@borgqueenx]

excellent review, thanks for making it for everyone!

[@WhichEV]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@nickolsen5686]

God review! 😊.. will you be testing the MG Marvel R Performance at any point in time?

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! We'd like to do the Marvel R, but we're a UK site and MG isn't planning to launch it here.

[@foordie]

Great detailed but concise review. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'm not sure I'd agree the higher range facelifted MG ZS EV could be the bargain it once was. Auto Express now have the long range version listed at £31'495 after the grant. It has some serious competition at £31k

[@WhichEV]

We do actually say that. However, you are comparing the top spec MG ZS EV Long Range with bottom spec from other manufacturers.

[@bellshooter]

Please do your research! The original ZS EV had full MG Pilot , adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and lane assist in ALL trim levels. Which is exactly why they had a 5 star NCAP.

[@WhichEV]

This is an updated version. For example we were led to believe regen now works in ACC when it didn't before.

[@gregb1599]

I remember the old model in the UK and when I read the specs which surprised me as here in NZ we only get the single model which happens to be the same as your top spec, but your base model clearly did not have MG pilot, unless the UK MG website was incorrect??

[@WhichEV]

@@gregb1599 I think you might be right. We reviewed the original MG ZS EV "under a previous editor", but thought that MG Pilot was only an Exclusive trim option.

[@neilwarren3509]

@@WhichEV on another review they said that it still does not do regen when using the mg pilot . Are we sure It now does ?

[@WhichEV]

@@neilwarren3509 Yes, they said so during the launch presentation.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

I have a strange question. I hope to get one (though the waiting list is enormous. In Thailand where I live, the MG ZS EV is a connected car which I don't like. I have some chats with people on this and the question now is where the antennas for this are because I want to be able to disconnect them. Any idea?

[@WhichEV]

They are usually on the roof but could be integrated around the windscreen.

[@jamesinbradford5882]

Great to see the reviewer say the top speed in this country is 70mph ! We don’t need vehicles going above 71 mph !

[@WhichEV]

It's pretty irrelevant if a car does 150mph, though. Unless you plan to go to Germany or do track days.

[@MandyFlame]

I’m so pleased to see this. One problem I have with other EV’s is that their acceleration and top speed put them in expensive insurance groups. I’d love to see some sort of software limiter that I could agree to voluntarily impose slower acceleration and lower top speed in trade for lower insurance. I’m a grandmother living in a rural setting so I’ll be rarely above 50~60 mph, even on the bypass. Most of the time 40 mph or less. Don’t need Tesla sub 4s to 60 performance, don’t want to pay the insurance premium that comes with it.

[@gevorggevorgyan1244]

Thanks for good review !

[@WhichEV]

You're welcome!

[@nezbian]

Came for the review, stayed for the sense of humour.

[@WhichEV]

Thanks - very kind of you to say!

[@Petelmrg]

Nice review - a good package but why does the only interior option have to be black, black and more black? The next generation of Chinese cars coming do seem to be a bit more colourful - and I'm tempted to swap our id3 for one.

[@michaeledwards8079]

I agree, the red leather used on the MG HS is a far nicer colour, hope it becomes an option on the ZS

[@WhichEV]

I guess they think it can go with every outfit?

[@Petelmrg]

@@WhichEV - but what will be the new black?

[@WhichEV]

@@Petelmrg Wasn't it supposed to be orange?

[@Petelmrg]

@@WhichEV nah - he got voted out last year (allegedly).

[@Retiredrovingroger]

Great first review and a nice replacement for my Skoda Yeti

[@WhichEV]

Thanks. We think this car is a real winner.

[@Brian-om2hh]

I'd test drive a Skoda Enyaq too Roger, as the longer range version of the MG ZS EV is now within a whisker pricewise of the entry level Enyaq...

[@terrylivermore9107]

The thing with MG is you have a simple selection on models which have extremely high specifications. Most all other manufacturers use a from price which once you go through the options list the price becomes prohibitive. If you bought there cars without options, it’s resale value would be very poor.

[@WhichEV]

@@terrylivermore9107 Agreed. The top spec MG is still a little cheaper than no-spec cars from competitors.

[@WhichEV]

@@Brian-om2hh Yes, until you spec any optional extras at all...

[@jcollishaw]

What’s the maximum AC charge speed? The current 6.6kw is a little annoying here where DC charging is rare and on the go 6.6kw is just so slooooow

[@WhichEV]

7kW according to the specs for the Long Range. You do need three-phase power for an AC charger faster than that, though.

[@adomcgrado]

Great review! How accurate is the range? Im seriously considering buying one but would like to know how close to the wltp you should realistically expect?

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! It really depends on how you drive and on what kind of roads. Around a city and driving calmly, you could even exceed the WLTP. But on a highway at 70mph you are likely to get around 200 miles on a full charge. This is true of all EVs. The WLTP test doesn't include enough highway driving.

[@adomcgrado]

@@WhichEV thank you. My concern is the range when it comes motorway miles, I think knowing what the EV can do in a variety of scenarios is more helpful than the wltp. However, holding at 200 miles on the motorway seems very impressive.

[@WhichEV]

@@adomcgrado That would be our guess. You usually drop to 60-80% WLTP on motorways, depending on the car.

[@adomcgrado]

@@WhichEV thank you this is really helping. I had a horrible experience with my e2008 on the motorway in cold conditions (which I appreciate is the perfect recipe for poor efficiency) which is why I am looking to switch. Do you think I could easily do a 160 mile round trip on the motorway in the ZS long range, even in cold conditions? Thank you again for the time taken to reply.

[@WhichEV]

@@adomcgrado I think so. This definitely wouldn't be possible in the e-2008.

[@YoavRheims]

Can you default the mode to ECO?

[@WhichEV]

From memory it keeps going back to Normal.

[@YoavRheims]

@@WhichEV Ah, same as for the first MG ZS EV. Very annoying tbh.

[@WhichEV]

@@YoavRheims It's the same for most EVs. VWs don't do that, though.

[@adelestevens]

Range , recharge time to 100% in uk winter conditions ?

[@WhichEV]

Range and recharging times are in the review. Recharging in winter doesn't make any difference though. Maybe a little for the battery to warm up at the beginning but after that, not significant.

[@soccershepherd]

Eagerly waiting for this machine release in my country.

[@WhichEV]

Which country is that?

[@soccershepherd]

NEPAL 🇳🇵

[@johnbrown-yw1hu]

you should park closer to the kerb ?.

[@WhichEV]

Huh?

[@clivegeary4587]

Excellent review. Very comprehensive.

[@WhichEV]

Thank you very much!

[@hannahmeyer4967]

Very informative review, thanks for that. Although, I would not give it name "long range" cause other EVs have this as a normal range. I'm personally Skoda Enyaq fan. The basic (60) costs about the same with more range, space,.... and I think it looks better (especially the front mask). That socket in the front of MG doesn't attract me much.

[@WhichEV]

The Skoda is a great car. But you get no toys on the Skoda for similar money to all possible toys on the MG. So it depends what you're after. We would recommend both but for different needs.

[@_TrueDesire_]

The ZS will also be offered with a smaller battery so it makes sense to call the larger one long range

[@MrChrisglucas]

The Skoda enyaq 60 range is 256 WLTP, less than the MG

[@_TrueDesire_]

@@MrChrisglucas the MG is just looking better and better! My parents will receive theirs in top spec trim along with tow bar as pretty much the only option. They will have it for 3 years with OTA so i will be pretty jealous that i can’t do the same… Getting an 2022 i3S speced as i wanted with only 1 year lease and as a bonus 50% lower insurance (savings of €35).

[@garrygadget]

I clicked on and wondered why Tim was doing the review!!!!! also isn't it cruel to put small dogs in the netting holders? all in all superb review.

[@WhichEV]

We're very cruel people. Don't let our innocent looks fool you (and thanks for the kind words).

[@fredgien]

Very informative!

[@WhichEV]

Thanks very much!

[@javierlezama1094]

⚡ MG ZS EV 💪🏼👍🏼

[@jpsabbey]

Give me soft suspension for a daily driver any day 👍

[@WhichEV]

Very much. Especially with terrible UK road quality these days.

[@notaurusexcretus4471]

Dose it have one peddle driving

[@WhichEV]

Sort of. There's strong regen and auto hold. You can drive it pretty much one pedal.

[@mondotv4216]

The old MG ZS EV, at least in Australia, had all the same safety features so why are you saying these are upgrades?

[@WhichEV]

It's possible the Australian version was different to the one in the UK. The version of MG Pilot in the Long Range is newer than the original car. Or, so we were told at the press launch.

[@TerenceD1]

Did you say it includes a granny cable? Surely it would be a type 2.

[@WhichEV]

Both. There's a Type 2 for public AC charging or an untethered wallbox, plus a granny charger if you need to use your 13A plug.

[@alschannel]

@@WhichEV the type 2 isn't standard kit, they only supply the granny.

[@Jimmybones100]

Does it have HUD?

[@WhichEV]

That is one thing it doesn't have.

[@gregb1599]

Hate HUD especially the windscreen one, unless it is less dizzying than the Haval one!

[@Jimmybones100]

I prefer it than looking at the screen away from the road .

[@WhichEV]

@@gregb1599 Some people really like it though.

[@gregb1599]

@@WhichEV To be fair I did not mind the Toyota windscreen or the plastic popup Kona version, it was the Haval windscreen one I did not like

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

Great car hope MG Make small awd hot hatch and open 2 seater fun car MG

[@WhichEV]

There were these rumours in January: www.whichev.net/2021/01/05/mg-could-have-sub-20000-small-ev-by-end-of-2021/

[@andrewgalloway9766]

Yes Thier coming soon

[@WhichEV]

@@andrewgalloway9766 We hope so!

[@leem5894]

Also colour options does not include grey its Monument Silver. Would have loved grey tho

[@WhichEV]

Yes, that's what they call it... but having had other MG cars in that colour... it's grey really! :)

[@WhichEV]

I think this car is called "Westminster Silver" and Monument Silver is darker so it's pretty grey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3K2qWuVoNukg7M

[@robertgibson2622]

Wait how much is it in American dollars???

[@WhichEV]

No idea. It's not available in the US as far as we know.

[@alschannel]

you missed a USB port up near the rear view mirror! :)

[@WhichEV]

No, read the written review. We did notice it... later! ;)

[@alschannel]

@@WhichEV read... what is this witchcraft!

[@WhichEV]

@@alschannel I know, sorry to suggest it... :)

[@GrrMeister]

*Like the **_RED_** Stitching !*

[@WhichEV]

Yes, we quite like it too.

[@terrylivermore9107]

Would have been nice if they put the MG logo in red on the front headrests, as they do on the Petrol facelift. Just being picky. Still didn’t stop me placing an order for a Trophy in red.

[@WhichEV]

@@terrylivermore9107 Enjoy! A lot of car for the money.

[@pstoevagallery365]

Fab video, very informative. Shame the car doesn't come with small cat detection though 😁

[@WhichEV]

Thanks! It's a real omission. We would be having kittens about it when driving.

[@vavy3]

Is it a british or chinese car?

[@WhichEV]

British badge, British design input, Chinese built.

[@colindakers113]

Why do they say “leather style seats”…cant we say vinyl seats anymore?

[@WhichEV]

They're probably not made of vinyl. There are lots of new materials being used in seating now instead of leather.

[@talkandplay]

Shame no option for bigger wheels, might have been on my shortlist.

[@WhichEV]

That does reduce range, though.

[@markpaul1154]

If only it was an estate, its more like the old volvo V40, seats dont fold flat in to floor and it has a boot lip so things drop in and have to be manually handled up. An estate is flat floored, slide your washing machine in and slide it out. Lifting one over this boot lip would be a right barrel of fun. Tweek that first MG, FLAT floor Flat seats, flat loading. Then call it an estate.

[@WhichEV]

Have you seen the MG5 though?

[@markpaul1154]

@@WhichEV Yes, has a boot lip, seats dont fold flat in to the floor, it "looks like an estate" but its not, its hatchback car.

[@WhichEV]

@@markpaul1154 No, it's an estate car. A flawed one, but an estate car nonetheless. A friend who works in the building trade has one for work and loves it.

[@markpaul1154]

@@WhichEV No its not, it looks like one. Two key features of any estate car. Flat Loading (no boot cill) Flat level folding seats. (fold flat to create on flat loading bed) This has neither.

[@WhichEV]

@@markpaul1154 You're being a bit semantic here. The MG5 is an estate car, just a compromised one. Nobody makes an electric estate car with the characteristics you mention, unless you fancy buying a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo... :)

[@kenco1394]

Are they really only plastic trim when they quote "Propeller alloy wheels"

[@Retiredrovingroger]

I think they are alloy under the trims

[@kenco1394]

@@Retiredrovingroger that's a let down

[@WhichEV]

@@kenco1394 They are good-looking plastic, though. The upside could be that if you damage one of the plastic covers you won't need an alloy refurb...

[@kenco1394]

@@WhichEV yeah I suppose that's very true nothing worse than scratching alloys

[@WhichEV]

@@kenco1394 The alloys on my car are scratched to **** after just one year. London streets...

[@leem5894]

First review in the UK. Well done! Hopefully test driving one later today then placing order for Trophy trim. Not sure if the connect services are worth £500, MG dont even know what it is and how long it's for!

[@WhichEV]

The live traffic might be worth it. Depends where you live and how much rush hour commuting you do. Or you could use CarPlay/Android Auto with your phone instead...

[@jeremymorrison1852]

Very good

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@ginod2279]

Thyre bit even diamon cut but expensive hubcaps! Also the 360 camera for a car that costs 32k on the top of thr range is poor

[@WhichEV]

We did miss the fact that they are no longer real diamond cut alloys - they are quite good facsimiles and there are alloys underneath so the listing says "alloys". However, we disagree about the 360 camera. It's not that bad.

[@Reddylion]

Nice ev

[@WhichEV]

We think so!

[@happychappy7115]

Sign of things to come from China; prices falling and ranges increasing. Bring it on. Another few years and I may be able to afford an EV.😉

[@WhichEV]

That's the direction, for sure. We expect "new car parity" by 2023 or 2024, then when that filters to the second hand market... bingo!

[@bellshooter]

Generally a good review, but research please...

[@WhichEV]

Thanks!

[@flybobbie1449]

MG buyers are short rangers, retired, school run cars. They are what they are. Said elsewhere the charge point should be centred, looks messy. MG should get themselves down countryside cafes and dog walking parks, that's where their buyers hang out.

[@WhichEV]

You see a lot of them in cities, although more the MG5 now. Very popular with taxi drivers!

[@flybobbie1449]

@@WhichEV I knew taxi driver, had to buy euro 5 car, but after that Ev was too far so gave up taxi driving.

[@musclerent]

2.2 kw vehicle to load isn't much...really!. That's enough to power a microwave oven or kettle...even another EV albeit slowly

[@WhichEV]

The point is that the IONIQ 5 does 3.6kW. Bear in mind that 2.2kW in the UK is barely 8A, so will not suit some applications. Not a major criticism, but something to consider.

[@daisysmithson7558]

I drove a Trophy version today. I think the ride is harder, road noise is higher, the indicator click is annoying, the interior looks much cheaper, and it felt snugger than the current MG electric> I'm a bit disappointed in it really.

[@WhichEV]

We really don't agree with you on any of that. But it's a matter of taste!

[@AndyAndy-we9pe]

I wrote a long comment and realised all I want to say is tesla has a real problem with pricing and these cars that are good enough, nobody needs fart apps or games or 3 seconds to 60 performance, nice yes desirable yes but for 60 000 no thanks I like the Mercedes but also badge price and not realistic there are cars coming this year and next that are just good enough to beat tesla, not tesla killers but a pain in tesla neck.

[@WhichEV]

It's horses for courses. The MG ZS and its ilk enable a new level of EV purchases with vehicles that are beyond good enough.

[@greggbutler9344]

The one with a Diesel engine in 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WhichEV]

Huh? No, it's fully electric.

[@tsoisimon]

I look like a complete idiot now if people ask me why did I buy a Q4 40Sline.

[@WhichEV]

No - that's a lovely car. It's not all about value.

[@111msw]

👍

[@markholt17a]

All review's are boring. People talk to much and show to little. I don't understand spoken English. I can only read and write it. I would like to see review where you show the car little by little. Like where the camera are and inside the car. Explain how things work like they do in the tablet screen.

[@ArseneRupin1668]

As german cars... poor car for popular...

[@WhichEV]

Sorry, what do you mean?

[@nishuozenmeban]

上汽集团

[@WhichEV]

Yes, MG is owned by SAIC.

[@graememaclennan2231]

az

[@blurayffan66]

Horrible looking vehicle.

[@WhichEV]

It's not beautiful, but it is amazing value.