MG4 - The new benchmark?

Its been a while coming, but finally we got our hands on the new MG4, the brand's very first, bespoke, ground-up EV. The question is, is it any good? The C-Sector marketplace that it plays in is worth 40% of the ew car market in the UK, so to be in with a chance, it needs to be. The manufacturer's previous offerings have always played the value-for-money card, but that will only last for so long. To be competitive, the car also needs to be good to drive, easy to live with and work as a family car. Well, Bryan has spent quite a lot of time with this new offering, so we are now best placed to bring you the definitive verdict on the car that many of you have been asking for.

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0:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Titles
01:55 - Meet the car
03:43 - Styling
08:25 - Practicality
13:04 - Interior
24:07 - Usability
25:42 - Performance & Handling
36:14 - Pricing
38:27 - Competition
39:23 - Pros & Cons
40:12 - Summary

[craigmcclure]

Just picked up MG4 64kw. After years of running 2 SUV’s and A6 and Q7 decided to replace one of the 6 cylinder cars with an electric as a second car and it’s the best thing I ever did in the motor department. What a great car at a bloody amazing price. While I justified it as the wife’s city run about it is great on a 500km country round trip. I call the MG the Chinese Toyota…it will be in 3 to 5 years.

[nickywong-zdvp]

I'm a trophy user, I've been driving it for almost a month, this is the car I've ever driven, the most satisfying car, the are all good, I agree the car is good but has some flaws
1. The front two monitors are really not suitable for operation while driving. When driving, you need to pre-set shortcut keys to control frequently used functions.
If the automatic reminder and braking function of the reversing sensor is turned on, when the car senses the presence of a person or vehicle when reversing (even if the car or person is stationary), the car will be suddenly forced to stop, and it will feel as if something has hit behind. I was stunned. So now I only turn on the reminder function, not the brake function
2. The UK is right-hand drive. When navigating using the car's built-in maps, the front 7-inch display will only show left-hand-drive car information. If you want to enter the roundabout, you will be very confused, because the system is developed by left-hand drive, so it is recommended to use mobile phone navigation in unfamiliar places.
3. If it is the trophy version, when you turn, the display screen will show the real-time road conditions on both sides of the car, but generally it will only be displayed for a few seconds, and then the screen will show that it stops on the same map, which will increase the crisis of steering. I still use the traditional steering habit, first look at the rearview mirrors on both sides, there must be no cars before crossing the line or turning
4. Although 360CAM is very easy to use, don't rely too much on this function, it will make you lose the original parking feeling. This seems convenient, but it makes me oversteer and lose my sense of direction. I'm pretty confident in my driving, but it takes a little getting used to the new features.
5. The problem that there is no rain dial on the rear glass made me a little uncomfortable at first, especially in rainy days or foggy weather, but in general, it does not affect driving. It is just a habit that makes us naturally look to the rear to ensure the rear situation, if it is a trophy version It can be replaced by 360CAM, but the normal version has no way to solve this problem, only the heating function can be turned on, but a certain amount of power is wasted
In fact, there are still some functions that are not user-friendly, but if you already know enough about the operation of this MG4, these are no longer a problem.
Some functions can be turned off directly if they are not needed. The key is to find the driving mode that works for you. As long as you find it, other functions are no longer a problem!
Summary: Although some functions of this MG4 have problems, it is limited to system problems.
All the hardware of this MG4 is full marks. You will love it when you drive it for the first time.

[rbclifestories]

Very helpful review, I have a Trophy on order and can't wait to get it! My first all electric car, replacing a hybrid Kia Niro - what a difference to drive! Amazing car.

[MiccaPhone]

I like this channel more and more every video - not only but also thanks to the refreshing dialect - greetings from Germany.

[johnmawdsley]

We’ve recently ordered a red trophy after an enjoyable test drive. Looking forward to using the V2L feature charging the MG4 from our solar panels and discharging some of the 64KWHr to our EcoFlow Pro house back up system to use in case of those predicted power blackouts!

[Brijoolz]

Ordered one at the weekend.
The iD3 was just never going to be within my budget.
I can honestly see me keeping onto this one for the full term of the deal.
I was seriously impressed when I took one out for a test drive.
Great review.

[Petelmrg]

Thanks for a great review as ever; we’re still waiting for our Trophy. After having done battle with an id3 screen for 18 months I’m sure I’ll cope with the MG foibles just fine! One thing about boot space is that stated volumes can be deceptive - we looked at the Megane (which my wife hated) and although bigger on paper wouldn’t take a wheelchair, whereas the MG can.

[rob_in_stowmarket_uk]

Superb, analytical review. So much depth, compared to the guys who jump into a car for a couple of hours and then rave about their shallow experience of the vehicle they are ‘testing’.
Your evaluation of the car and the depth of information provided is definitely ‘a cut above’ many of your competition on YouTube.
Keep it up! 👍

[trevornelmes]

One thing I think you might mention in future reviews is battery technology. LiFePO4 lasts (long time) for at least twice as long as Lithium Ion (so, for example, the MG4 short range uses LiFePO4, but the long range uses Lithium Ion, so you might say the short range is the better value choice).

[Ian_Woods]

A very comprehensive review and having test drove all the competition and compared and hummed and arred over the last 2 months myself, I have to agree nearly whole heartedly with your conclusions so much so that we thought all the cars where so close to each other that we could not justify spending the considerable extra on the others, so we a couple of weeks ago ordered our MG4 Fizzy Orange Luxury (UK Trophy) with Grey/white interior i.e Top of the range with all the possible options and still saved thousands on even the basic versions of the others. So we think if you do take account of Price there just is no contest. P.S subscribed to your channel 😁

[erhuforever]

Love the styling. The front looks like a more refined version of the Lexus RX350.

[Purclewan]

Enjoyed the review, very thorough. I was very tempted earlier in the year to buy the MG5, great car to drive, good range and price but not particularly good looking. I decided to wait to see what the MG4 was like and frankly I was not disappointed. After two test drives and watching several reviews I was smitten and put in my order for a Long Range version. However, after looking at the specs and a lot of thought I went back to the dealer and changed my order to a Trophy version. Initially, I thought the extra kit was not worth the added cost but after thinking about the advantages that came with reversing cameras, heated seats and steering wheel, and all the other safety kit fitted to the Trophy I bit the bullet and upgraded. Now the only issue is the 13-week lead time for the colour I want.

[jasondawes]

Hi good review.i have a new shape LR ZS trophy conect and a MG MG 4 . Looking at the infotainment system everybody that reviews the car says theres a problem with it not working on the first time your press the icons you want.
The problem is you are trying to press it to hard if you just gently touch it with your finger it works every time. Try it

[sailingoctopus]

Good comprehensive review.

Disagree about the need for a rear wiper and don't have a problem with the shape of the steering wheel, it improves access to the car and visibility.

My entry-level SE SR is sublime to drive, economical to run and, at £25, 995, was outstanding value for money. Nothing else comes close.

[nicolacubeddu]

You guys didn't talk about the star button on the steering wheel. It's a multifuncional button, very practical with the air con, for example

[narvuntien]

I will be ordering one as soon as it gets here, its been a bit too popular in the UK that we are still waiting for it to launch in Australia. MG is very popular in Australia as well. Buggy infotainment system might be annoying but other than that, as a single person I don't actually use the boot or backseat all that often.

[BeakerBailey]

Cracking in depth review, well done ! Got one of the red trophy's due into dealer any time now, can't wait !

[MrAsgard]

I am 59 and have just started taking driving lessons, I know late starter. I am going for the automatic route and been looking at EVs as a purchase when I pass my test. I have watched a lot of videos on the various EV cars out there, I always come back to the MGs, I really like the mg 4, it looks like the car I will get, my wife and daughter like it as well.

[thevideoark]

Excellent informative review. Thank you and the team very much.

[grahamjohnson]

Went for a test drive today, loved it! Thinking seriously of ordering one.👍🙂