MG4 51 kWh driving impressions and summary

[@Stan-at-KangarooIslandTV]

Thanks very much. I have enjoyed this series as this is a vehicle that should soon be on offer here, where the steering wheel is also on the right side, should have been on right side, not the left side. While the Chinese software is a big concern, German-style ride sounds great and the fact the rear seats lay flat is good too, so thanks for showing that. Most Australian’s first EV will probably be from China, even though they love bashing them on Reddit 😅

[@and1111000]

Bjorn, you are one of the best reviewers out there. British car magazines are raving about the MG 4 but have not found all these niggly little problems that are quite dangerous when driving - they'd rather look at cup holders and a few other points.

[@alankemp1970]

You can use the right steering wheel toggle switch to control the heating/aircon. I have the long range Trophy. You can set other functions with the left and right toggles too, they work well for the usual controls you need to change while driving without having to use the touch screen. And I do agree after 1600 miles (driving in the UK) it is definitely a good drivers car, handles and feels very much like the BMW i4 electric, very well balanced and in sport mode you can even get the back end out (safely) on sweeping corners or larger roundabouts 🙃

[@hyundaiq]

Hey, when hoy push the joystick on the steering wheel and the hotkey menu comes up, you then use the joystick for everything. The screen just shows the ways you can use it and is not for using with touch. Other than that, nice series. Looking forward to you testing the bigger battery in Norge! Lycka till med resan hem :)

[@selldivision]

Thanks! Thats been bugging me. Reminds me a bit of the Prius steering wheel buttons.

[@TheSeadna]

It should show a message on the screen like "Use the steering wheel controls to select"

[@gracianochen]

@@TheSeadna Yep and The reminder pic on screen will be updated to more intuitive to show how to adjust through joystick in new software

[@electricadjusting]

Thank you Bjørn! Very nice series about mg4! And can't wait for norwagian version

[@nortonansell]

Matey. When you press the right * button on the steering wheel to access the hvac menu, you then have to use the right joystick pad to operate the aircon , not the screen. Its Not touch screen and its not explained very well on the cars screen. I think up and down does the temp. Left and right does the fan speed. The buttons are way too small on the screen your spot on. My car had a ton of updates the other day. But the infotainment screen seems to be a completely separate update. There was not an update ready for my SE model. The way the car drives is by far its best feature. I love the steering and the way it handles on a twisty road. Thailand seems to be blessed with lots of twisty cool roads 😃

[@chrispack3131]

I believe you can select temp & fan speed on the toggle in the steering wheel, I think you were trying to do it on the screen? Great video Bjorn keep them coming mate.

[@chrispack3131]

@@danuk2005 it works on mine?

[@mdshovel]

Lane keep and steering assist are dangerous in my opinion. Luckily I can leave them turned off and they stay turned off in my Volvo. But my work vehicle has it on as default, which is a real pain to have t keep turning off.

[@JetsetDruid]

RHD FTW!

[@Dawheel90]

Thanks for the videos on this car, really appreciated all the tests you made! I am a little surprised by the freezing of the screen, I have been driving it for two months now and never happened, but it looks like it's a slightly different software? E.g. the battery menu looks different from mine. Also mine it's getting a big software update next week, so hopefully it will improve also the auto steer. Should you want to test it here in UK, I'll be happy to borrow you my MG4. Cheers!

[@ischju]

Ohh boi the software seems like a rollercoaster :D

[@JoWiGarage]

I have the MG 4 Trophy (240 HP) I love it :D Steike bra bil

[@gzcwnk]

Great review, TY helps no end.

[@MrVeeBlog]

Thanks Bjorn

[@humann5682]

Love my M4 51kwh! Only thing is relying on Andorid Auto for Sat nav but thats only an issue on 51kwh i think.

[@henkvnh]

thanks Bjorn!

[@joanvila6633]

Hi Bjorn! I’m just writing here to say that the right “hotkey” on the steering wheel is meant to operate the hvac from the joystick! Not from the touchscreen :) Nice review of the MG4 btw, I enjoyed a lot.

[@chris75sf]

I heard that MG did the testing and setting up in the UK not Chin a (?)

[@SirAppleTaylor]

Nice video, very informative. I’m interested in this car. Are some of the bugs already sorted in software updates? E.g. the bugs with LKA and responsiveness of the touchscreen?

[@jasonblair4057]

This reminds me of the saying “ Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.”

[@fredrikmolund8636]

Dear Bjorn I can understand that the Norweigan MG agency dont have given you a car yet. The MG4 had big problem with the heating and thats not so funny in Norway or Sweden (where I live) Normally I have 20-21C in my Bmw. In my MG4 I need 25-26C. And the fan is very noisy both inside and outside!!! If you are more then 2 people in the car there wil be lots of condensation and you have to manuallt put the fan on max. The preheating of the coupe is not working....and the repair shop says that its ALWAYS should blow only cold air....very fun in a cold country... And as you said....Lane assistanten...brrrr !! Its very dangerous!!! Im curious if MG has ever test the car with this function!! Hopefully they will fix this in the future with some software updates.

[@glennkelley6096]

BMW ride and VW software?

[@fire_stick]

@​​Bjørn Nyland do you think the 51kwh MG4 will get close to 117kw charging limit? In the UK we have no evidence of getting over 90kw of peak charging power?

[@bjornnyland]

No

[@miqueles5783]

The 64 kWh Version claims 137 kW max. Actually it reaches over 140 kW until to 60% SOC.

[@fire_stick]

@@miqueles5783 I realise this model charges as advertised , but nobody has seen close to the 117kw claimed for the 51kwh pack.

[@fire_stick]

@@bjornnyland thanks for your reply, as I suspected, if you can’t get near claimed in Thailand then we have no chance in the UK unless there is a magical software update to allow higher charge limit. 👍

[@heldigt]

on the other hand it still charges faster timewise than they have stipulated, so lower top, but a more flat curve, and charge time beats the higher charge speed.

[@dorsetengineering]

I see a lot of double cab pickups out there in Thailand. Do you think that the Maxus t90ev will be popular there in that market segment?

[@43scooter]

Bjørn, which cars would you say rides best (and most sporty) between the MG4, Renault Megane E-tech or the ID3/Cupra Born? Also excited about how the new Niro EV and the brand spanking new Kona compares ;)

[@alejandroperezcars]

The sound “ding-dong” in Europe can be muted for ever.

[@nakfan]

Oh, great. Didn’t know that. Thanks.

[@narcsba]

Forever* ese inglés Alejandro! Quieres hacer el favor de informar en tu directo del Mazda R-EV Eléctrico de rango extendido con motor rotativo de generador, si eso no merece noticia ya no sé... :P

[@e1huron]

I was waiting for this review ☺️ When the performance 440bhp comes out I will get one

[@rjspoons]

In the UK the mg4 costs between £26k to £32k, for the same price range you can get a used Tesla model 3. Which one would you choose?

[@patpong5873]

Tesla have reduced price for new mod 3 to 42.9k uk 🇬🇧 second hand will have over 100k miles and 30k price for budget the MG4 is a good start into Ev cars

[@chessfan7784]

I would choose the mg4. 7 years warranty, good range. Fixing a Tesla, even tyre replacement is very expensive. Speaking as an ex model S owner.

[@fire_stick]

@@patpong5873 not so, we are seeing 2019M3 with 32000 miles going for £27000 in the Uk

[@JetsetDruid]

@@patpong5873 you can get 20 plate (cars from 2020) used model 3s with 30-40 k miles for 30k. Not necessarily saying that is better or worse than buying a brand new MG4 just pointing out the used model 3 market isn't as bleak as you suggested

[@patpong5873]

@@JetsetDruid that's good to 👀 second hand market is coming down in price

[@scotduckrow8524]

These summaries aren't the same without the roundabouts.

[@bjornnyland]

Roundabouts will just make you dizzy. Trust me. You missed the whole essence with the summary because you were too focused that my drive was in Thailand and not in Norway. I could have done this drive anywhere and it would be the same. Listen to what I say next time instead.

[@reynoldichi1090]

Roundabout make traffic flow slower and slower.

[@Zedus-rl9hp]

@@reynoldichi1090 Roundabouts are only advantageous up to a certain traffic volume.

[@reynoldichi1090]

@@zimben8 roundabout make traffic jam alot.

[@ohyesitsme]

Now that you are used to driving with the steering wheel on the right side and not the left side which is the wrong side 😁why don't you come to the UK and experience driving an EV here. I'm sure you have many UK followers who be really interested to see how you would find the experience here. I would suggest you bring your power banks with you.

[@MrSocmour13]

Really like your videos. However, a friendly note, I doubt this is the MG4 SE 51kWh. It most likely is the Trophy 64kWh version (Reverse, front and 360 camera, seats, range etc)

[@bjornnyland]

No, this is in fact the 51 kWh battery. In Thailand, 64 kWh version is not available.

[@MrSocmour13]

@@bjornnyland Ah fair enough!👍

[@davidwatson22]

Good review sir .Old MG cars where small cheep fun bare bones simple sports cars, looks like they produce a car that arcs back to there old ideals . I don't like the idea of auto drive systems like Tesla has been trying to perfect, would never trust such systems you drive a car the car should not drive you,having systems that help is one thing and make sence. But the cheep skates need to add a rear wiper or make it an option.

[@tridrean]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dootu]

Needs a pre-drive/flight checklist so you can turn all the useless "assistance" gizmos off everytime you start it.

[@nakfan]

Tower: “MG4 - You are cleared for takeoff on highway 66 left” 😅

[@Techning]

I'm thinking about recommending the MG4 to my parents as their first EV. Do you have to disable the assistant stuff every time? That would be really annoying and a dealbreaker sadly. I hope that the assistants work better in Germany (at least not so many german KZbinrs complained so far).

[@holzi2k]

They do not Work better. They are the one big problem of the car.

[@stoapfalzrunden4150]

In europe all new cars have this assistant crap activated every time you start the car. Its a new regulation since 2022 and i hate it. Ok if you have a car like a Mokka where you have a physical button to disable it. But with all this new "now we have a touchscreen to change all the crap and we dont think about personal favorites for easy change at start" its annoying. Especially if this assistants are crap and want to steer you in the middle of the road or in the guardrail on streets without lane markings (yeah, i talk to you stellantis)

[@puppet-head]

I wonder why they keep left side driving? Without too much major infrastructure it looks pretty easy to switch sides.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

why would you want to?

[@daverouth]

Right side which is the right side not the left side which is the wrong side 😜

[@林振华-t4v]

The car is driving on the wrong side though... I think thAt is what matters

[@rjbiker66]

Stop using active cruise control on roads like that. Those roads would be excellent on a quiet day. All those bends and curves What tyres does it use?

[@cielo20]

you need software update , the one i had have no bugs , and its not a tesla to do uturn on its own

[@MrJohnexp]

Get a Volvo or Tesla no problems with the car software. Buy cheap and get problem software. Regards

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

what like VW???

[@rogerbrand6214]

So, a really good EV if they just got rid of all the fancy (but poorly implemented) electronic shit? No lane keeping assistance? Fine No ding dongs every time I do something, or don't do anything? Fine. No touch screens but actual buttons and dials to adjust stuff? Fine. €$£100 cheaper (or more expensive) than the one with all the fancy crap I don't need or want? I'LL TAKE IT.

[@rogerbrand6214]

@Macmonkey1000 that's awesome, and hilarious

[@nakfan]

@Macmonkey1000 - Ha ha 😂 best advice in a long time… But best if they improved the systems as AEB etc can save lives.

[@pauljmeyer1]

No good, unsafe as there are too many distractions.

[@nakfan]

The ding dongs can be muted permanently according to one post here.

[@zrogon]

One cannot accuse the chinese of having good taste when interior is concerned... ugh...

[@MaxFiveGames]

Inside of this car looks and feels kinda like an ugly iD3 sister. Plastic everywhere. And the infotainment is hard to use, meh.

[@bjornnyland]

As if ID3 had less hard plastic in the interior...

[@MaxFiveGames]

@@bjornnyland Thats my point. Its just like iD3 (inside) but the outside just looks meh. At least to me ofc.

[@allisterbullock213]

Lol, it's more like an ID.3 than we think, plastic interior, bad software, etc. but nonetheless cheaper and so arguably better value?! Which of the two I wonder would be Bjørn's choice. I wonder if the ID.3 served to reduce the acceptability-bar for what is expected and MG just went with it.

[@Sam-tx1tn]

£26k for an MG. No thanks.

[@jamesdubben3687]

Sweating at the check point. Nothing to see here Move along

[@rops6817]

For me, you lost it a bit in this episode. Rattling on and on about things supposedly not good, but at the same time comparing it with a car one and a half times more expensive. That's not fair...