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Discover the unique trappings of the MG Motor UK MG4 with our review.
MG Motor UK is looking to give the hot hatch field a much-needed boost with the MG4. From its head-turning sharp aesthetic to its hulking performance, the MG4 could well redefine the segment into a hard-nosed motor more akin to the hot hatches of the 80s. It has all the ingredients for an incredible EV-powered comeback for MG.
Nevertheless, with competition coming from the Volkswagen ID.3 and Kia EV6, does the MG4 have a dog in the fight? We look at it from all angles, from its design to its interior, its performance as an EV to its driving model, to find out. The results are surprising, to say the least.
Design & Interior
What will strike you looking at the MG4 is how aggressive its presentation is for an MG. Its look is singular in a market that tries to ape each other’s ideas, with dramatic lines streaking across the bodywork, 18-inch wheels that look like daggers pointing to the MG logo and luxuries such as tinted windows and rear privacy glass. But the most notable addition is the twinned-up rear spoiler which makes the back of the car look like a paper aeroplane. While an oddball look, it does offer the sort of uniqueness that the market has been begging for as of late. Particularly at the price point that MG has set for the hatchback.
Meanwhile, in the interior, MG has included forward-thinking furnishings. You might not even notice the innovations taking place here, such as the auto-dimming rear-view mirror that reduces reflections whenever you have a tailgater with bright lights on behind you.
The 10-inch touchscreen has a unique design that floats above the dashboard rather than taking up space. And for those who nerd out over data, it has a track mode display featuring data analysing vehicle performance, power distribution, speed/time, G-Force, steering angle, and throttle, to give you the feeling of being on a thrilling track day at any time.
EV Performance
If you’re wondering why MG have opted for electric power: with launch control mode, the MG4 delivers a 0-62mph time of under four seconds. That’s quicker than an Aston Martin DB9, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and Lamborghini Gallardo.
For city driving, the MG4 has an estimated range of 328 miles, and for less urban conditions, it has a WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) range of 239 miles. With a normal home charger, it has an estimated charging time of 8 ½ hours in warm weather conditions. Though it may reduce in colder conditions, overnight charging will likely take it to the full battery even when it’s running on single-figure battery life.
Drive
It weighs over 1.7kg in kerb weight, but it doesn’t feel it. Having it in rear-wheel drive adds some dynamism that you can feel on the B-roads and country lanes – when faced with corners, the MG4 takes them on with glee. Like an Audi A3 RS or Mercedes A-Class, this model is an ideal harmony nippy in the corners while having some kick to it when you need to overtake someone in a hurry or get out onto a short slip-road. This machine will conquer them with ease
Final Verdict
The MG4 proves itself as a formidable contender in the EV hot hatch segment, offering a refreshing departure from the status quo. Its striking design, innovative interior features, and impressive EV performance make it a standout choice for those looking for an electrifying driving experience. While competition from the likes of Volkswagen, Nissan and Kia is stiff, the MG4 holds its ground with style and substance. In a market where uniqueness is increasingly rare, the MG4 emerges as a refreshing outlier, combining performance and personality. It’s a car that manages to deliver on a shoestring budget what few others in its class can.
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