VW is already struggling in the Chinese car market, which it has dominated for some three decades. After selling just 13,665 units in the first half of 2023, the ID3 has just received a price cut and now starts at CNY 125,900 (approx. GBP 13,500 or USD 17,600). By comparison, more than 21,000 BMW i3s have found their buyers in the same period (That's right, I am not even comparing ID3 to their Chinese counterparts).
or you'll start seeing more accidents caused by the mg4's lane assist, it's possibly fatal, that's how bad it is on my mg4 nordic, and as a bonus even if you turn it off before driving it sometimes turns itself on again mid drive with no warning
Most of VW's problems at the moment are as a result of buyers choosing other, more competitively priced alternatives......Choice in the new EV market is growing quite steadily now......and not all buyers are bothered about paying a premium for a badge. Practicality and value for money are way up on many buyer's lists.....
I own an MG4 SE standard range and it is no slouch, trust me. I had my test drive in the X-Power on Monday 7th August at WH Brand MG. Arrived at 9am and Callum showed me to the car. As it's basically the same inside, it was easy to familiarise myself so off we went. I just drive it normally as I left the dealership so it was not really any different to mine at that point. I did give half a cup of beans as I left the village and it was at that point I realised I was in something very special. Callum had mentioned that it had a built in race timer in the infotainment screen but I didn't bother for the first run. As it was now about 9.15am on a weekday, there was very little on the road so we stopped on a nice long straight A road and engaged warp drive "I mean launch control". I asked the wife if she was ready and lifted off of the brake. Holy hell..... All I can say is that we bailed on the first run as it felt way too brutal. My vision seemed to blur and my sizable stomach nearly fell out of my arse. So round one to the MG. We then just drove it normal and gave it the beans now and again and it is truly lethal. Second launch control session my wife filmed which was fun. Then we found the race timer and went again. All I can say is that once again MG have been very conservative with the 0-60mph figure. I timed a run of 3.4 seconds to 60mph which was insane. As much as I hate to say it, it was too fast and the launch control is a party trick that you'd probably show off for the first month. Overtaking acceleration is mental and would never get boring. If I was going to change my Standard range, it would probably be for the new extended range model which has a more powerful motor and a 0-60 time of around 6.1 seconds. That seems more useful that this lunatic.
Thank you. Well described. I'm very happy with the base model for running errands in town. I live in the hills and must go down to the town for every day items, and this EV is perfect
All that performance, and MG have addressed the most often complained about item of no rear wiper. So those that find the lack of a rear wiper a deal breaker, will now be happy.
It has absolutely been addressed? The new 2023 MG4 does feature a rear wiper: th-cam.com/users/shorts2QV-YzlIKxA Only the MG4 purchase before June 2023 do not have a rear wiper. Anyone purchasing an MG4 right now will have one.
Looks like they've added a rear centre headrest as well which was missing on the earlier models but it does look like that interior is still very dark with no rear passenger lighting & no pano roof. Also, did they ad the "oh shi*t" Grab Handles for the passengers to hang onto - also missing on the earlier models. Other than that it's a good bang for your buck option if you are into 0-60 bragging rights. This would have been so much better as an Estate car though & then I might have been interested.
We as a family are in fortunate position to have a Range Rover and 911 for shopping and kids run around we have a Golf GTD....this will be our new run around purchase, well done MG
This reminds me of an old car I had in the late 1960's called a Trojan. It was made in Leyland, looked old fashioned but it was very fast (ignore the history buffs). It was very light with a powerful engine. The only problem was stopping... opening the doors helped.
Is it the funky bubble looking car you're referring to the trojan 200? It's for sure an uncommon design, what convinced you to buy something so unusual
@@whatever_12 I worked at Leyland Truck and Bus and this was made by employees. It looked like a pre-war Riley but had a big Rover engine. It only had drum brakes. I only bought it for a laugh.
I reckon MG are going to struggle to keep up with demand for these, finally an affordable EV with the crazy performance that the more premium manufacturers have been charging ridiculous prices for. It's the kind of EV entry point most people have been waiting for. No Hans Zimmer-esque futuristic noises or fake engine sounds either!
Saying that it's an affordable EV is a bit of a bold statement, unfortunately it depends on what country you live in😢. But yes, hopefully MG will set a standard of how a proper fun machine should be, especially an Electric Car, many say that electric have instant torque and power at any RPM, and its obviously true but as you said they are sold at ridiculous prices.
I saw my first MG 4 last month, in the same blue colour, and it is even more attractive in real life than appears in images. The base model SE at £26,995 would match many ICE warm hatches and I would choose than over a car with power that you would rarely use, even if it is a bargain.
I'd agree with you on that, performance is rarely all that it's cracked up to be. However, the difference between the cost of the XPower and the Trophy is literally just 4K. I am debating whether the extra range and spec of the Trophy is worth the extra. OTOH, Trophy or XPower just becomes another thing to question.
If MG don't clean up with this car, I will be staggered. The standard MG4 seems to have struck a chord with buyers, as I see plenty of them on the roads, but the fact that they have introduced this X Power version with supercar matching acceleration for only a little bit more money on a car that is already well priced means that the waiting list for this thing should be longer than the Great Wall of China.
Whilst I'm sure the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will drive better and a high standard of finish... it is bound to be £25,000 to £30,000 more. So I think the MG4 X-power has smashed it.... Outstanding performance on a super slim budget
@@ruemignon To be fair, if you haven't already figured out that Hyundai's N badge is for fun driving, then you really shouldn't be commenting on it. I'm really not that much into cars, but even I know that Hyundai Ns are pretty special. OTOH, if you're at that level of brand snobbery, that's your problem. However, your problems are like STDs, you're best off keeping them to yourself.
@@davidcolin6519 lol, I can understand your frustration, Mr Hyundai fanboy. Excusez-moi for my implication that Hyundai is a budget brand. Sadly, it is still the truth. And you had to stoop so low as to throw out the STD card.
@@glennmorrell8964 2019 - 2021 (depending on mileage) Tesla Model 3 performance can be picked up on Trade Me for around $65k, which is what I'm guessing the 77kwh & Xpower will sell for. That's a tough call.
Oh man I totally agree, would rather have this than any Tesla, 36 grand an you have a practical family hatchback with supercar acceleration, looks nice too, I seen a review with a green one an it looks amazing in green, defo want get one of these someday for first electric car in the future, great job from mg, just don't understand why they put plastic covers on brake calipers tho, would be easier to just paint the callipers orange with x power stamped on them , still it's an amazing car for the money, I'd buy one now if I had 36 grand handy
I'm very keen to say that I loved the car and I loved your review. One of the best I've seen so far, very funny and enjoyable. Your 're simply the best. What you said in the end proves that there are nowadays several electric cars that are cheaper and faster then ICE cars of the same segment or above. I 've been thinking of buying a Smart #1 Brabus, but now I this MG seems to me a more interesting and valuable option. Unfortunately I don't think it's available in my country right now.
Wow this thing is a bargain, that acceleration must be fun, who cares about top speed, only meant drive at 60 on roads or 70mph on motorway, looks pretty cool too 😁👌🏴
This is good news generally. I'd like to see more small high-performance cars at a reasonable cost. With the (hopeful) advent of solid state batteries in the next 5 years there should be cars that are even better than this one. Well done MG.
This and the Volvo ex30 certainly give me hope and I reckon they’ll drive the price down on evs in the future. Can’t say the same for insurance though lol.
Thanks you for showing the MG4 XPOWER car,, It has shown the fun point can be done by car makers,, Let see if any other car makes can do the same at the same COST !!!
@@RacingAnt Slam, dunk for the MG4 X-power on value for money. Nothing gets close. If you want better quality, looks and reliable software the Volvo EX30 makes you pay for it.
Same price as a Hyundai i30N and I think I would rather have this as it’s a sleeper and no one would have a clue especially in the other colours as the option is the green for the XPower and my work has free electric charger for us so win win
@@pb5x5 yes I take the point on handling but how can you say about price especially when the mg4 has only been out for nearly a year also the 2nd market is very strong with them and a used cars with 12,000 are selling for £2,000 below msp for new ? There is used trophy spec going for more than what they were when new. If you can find any mg in the uk that is worth 33% of its new price please send me a link
@@willsmyth639 you said any MG in the UK that is worth 33% of it's new price. The MG ZS EV with it's steering fault will be worth less. MG have had build quality issues ever since Chinese ownership. MG 6 famously broke down on Top Gear. MG 3 had awful panel gap issues where you could push your little finger between bonnet and wing on one side. Their SUV's have had start issues. If you want to keep it to the MG 4 then that's fine. See how many have rejected the MG 4 from collection on the UK MG EV forum. Oil leaks, underside bulge, locking owners in their cars, refusing to charge and many more. They have major problems that need to be sorted on a car that is far from cheap
Fast becoming my favourite presenter! Also I love the MG4….I have the Standard version in trophy spec, (in white) and love it. The xPower looks amazing in green.
Just waiting for Jonny's review of the MG4 XPower performance version. Having driven my brother's standard MG4, I cannot imagine a sports version with 420bhp. All for £35k
Great stuff! Thank you! MG are certainly getting their act together. If that drivetrain is in the new sports car there maybe even more smiles ahead . . .
Brilliant review! What great energy compared to some other reviewers out there.. Also this car… WOW… for that price…! Sadly I think badge snobbery will be the main detractor for most people… the styling is slowly growing on me… does still look a bit like a child’s toy to me. However, it’s nice to see something a bit different and colourful on the roads! :)
well also the fact that the lane assist literally tries to drive you into oncomming traffic on the nordic model atleast is detracting, and the myriad of other software errors, that they still don't have a fix for.
Picking up speed on a slip road is but a pipe dream now. There's always someone trying to join fast flowing traffic (admittedly also a rare UK phenomenon), at 40mph.
Wow the X power has a rear windscreen wiper, guess that's shows they made a mistake not adding to the normal MG4s , I hope they add the rear wiper to the normal MG4s
Test drove an MG4 yesterday the ACC was great, but suddenly slammed the brakes on going through a large gap on the road, I pulled out early enough to be clear on the left, also the white line detection was way to strong, it was snatching the steering on narrow roads, I had to pull over and turn it off.
Cannot imagine the back to front baseball cap youfs giving up their Fiesta ST’s or clapped out Audi RS3’s for this - for a start you cannot fit a ludicrously loud exhaust or make it backfire.
It sounds like great fun!! I’m half impressed and equally half overjoyed!! I have a little Renault Zoe as my first electric car!! Fun to drive, brilliant packaging and, although it’s a 50KwH supermini!!
Nicola nice review 👌 bang for buck great little car that will embarrass fast cars from the Lights 😮 can you do a test MG4 X Power 🔋 v Smart #one Brabus edition great interior like a merc has same sort of power 423 bhp but £43k v £36k so 7k more is it worth the extra £7k for better interior HUD etc....thanks in advance for reply
@Osmosis909 I think people have totally forgotten what a hot hatch means. Having been around for best part of half a century and having witnessed people try to redefine it as anything other than an EV, especially a Chinese built one purely to cover their own butt hurt about ICE hot hatches being consigned to histories dustbin and reclassified as slightly noisy warm hatches. It's as funny as it is tragic.
That much power and performance and weight in a car that's reported widely to have a chassis and brakes that really aren't up to it being driven by your average joe on public roads......What could possibly go wrong! Entertaining review as always Nicola.
@@cjmillsnunWidely reported along with the oil leaks, underside bulge, being locked in the car, refusing to charge and a few others. All those and more are from real owners of the MG4 on the MG forum. Some good ideas but build quality is not good
Widely reported by who? The way it drives is one of the best things about the MG4, it’s great on a country road. Chassis, brakes, suspension are all well sorted for what is an affordable family hatch
@@bill_heywood Check the MG UK forum. Still ongoing issues. People have rejected cars on a regular basis. Whilst your there check out the MG ZS serious steering fault issues. MG build quality is way off where it should be
Aaaargh… too bad we won't see it on this side of the pond. You are a speed demon, Nicola. I hope you'll do the driving test of the Ioniq 5 N when available!
Actually this is true to the spirit of MG. An affordable performance car. ....... ..... ... .. . It's about time the electric cars start leaving the gas cars in the dust...
I have to say that as a 2023 MG4 standard range owner, you really dont miss rhe reat wiper. The aerodynamics are enough to clear the rear screen. Trust me, its fine. And lets face it, Tesla and Polestar don't generally have rear wipers either
I recently test drove my first ever electric car which was a Tesla Y long range model, I was not impressed interior poor and worse was ride quality lots of road noise in the cabin and creaking interior, power wise was about same as my 640d. Have to say this car looks better inside and out and more power 36k great price for car with that power. Anyone know what the ride quality is like?
Insurance rating ? .... EV's are great, BUT we get hammered for the performance and repairers lack of knowledge about a newish technology atm, hope that changes ...
How long before this ditch-filler becomes a group 50 insurance car? Let's hope the relationship between power, braking and handling is more equitable in the gorgeous looking Cyberster.
Hothatch 😎, I dislike 4 door cars, but when i have to, then this MG4 is perfect. Would be even more perfect when it comes with 2 doors . . . .Less weight and better design.
I wonder if the test car is Brixton blue? It looks a bit paler in the clip, perhaps this is the light in England. Enjoyed the review, the only thing possibly missing is a look under the bonnet at the front engine. Have one of these on order in white. Thanks Nicola!
I’ve just been to a Mazda dealership there top spec with all the extras on 72 October plate that’s 9 months old price £14,000 cheaper than a new one in 9 months that’s some depreciation
This is kinda crazy. VW and Toyota have been left in the dust and should be worried. MG should bring smaller EVs (and they do have them) and SUP them up!
If VW had problems with sales before, now they are really going to struggle.
VW is already struggling in the Chinese car market, which it has dominated for some three decades. After selling just 13,665 units in the first half of 2023, the ID3 has just received a price cut and now starts at CNY 125,900 (approx. GBP 13,500 or USD 17,600). By comparison, more than 21,000 BMW i3s have found their buyers in the same period (That's right, I am not even comparing ID3 to their Chinese counterparts).
or you'll start seeing more accidents caused by the mg4's lane assist, it's possibly fatal, that's how bad it is on my mg4 nordic, and as a bonus even if you turn it off before driving it sometimes turns itself on again mid drive with no warning
Most of VW's problems at the moment are as a result of buyers choosing other, more competitively priced alternatives......Choice in the new EV market is growing quite steadily now......and not all buyers are bothered about paying a premium for a badge. Practicality and value for money are way up on many buyer's lists.....
Absolutely, I’d take that over a iD3 all day
@@frederikbrsted2535 Ì got an lane assist update months ago. It is not as good as earning a price, but it is OK now.
I own an MG4 SE standard range and it is no slouch, trust me. I had my test drive in the X-Power on Monday 7th August at WH Brand MG. Arrived at 9am and Callum showed me to the car. As it's basically the same inside, it was easy to familiarise myself so off we went. I just drive it normally as I left the dealership so it was not really any different to mine at that point. I did give half a cup of beans as I left the village and it was at that point I realised I was in something very special. Callum had mentioned that it had a built in race timer in the infotainment screen but I didn't bother for the first run. As it was now about 9.15am on a weekday, there was very little on the road so we stopped on a nice long straight A road and engaged warp drive "I mean launch control". I asked the wife if she was ready and lifted off of the brake. Holy hell..... All I can say is that we bailed on the first run as it felt way too brutal. My vision seemed to blur and my sizable stomach nearly fell out of my arse. So round one to the MG. We then just drove it normal and gave it the beans now and again and it is truly lethal. Second launch control session my wife filmed which was fun. Then we found the race timer and went again. All I can say is that once again MG have been very conservative with the 0-60mph figure. I timed a run of 3.4 seconds to 60mph which was insane. As much as I hate to say it, it was too fast and the launch control is a party trick that you'd probably show off for the first month. Overtaking acceleration is mental and would never get boring. If I was going to change my Standard range, it would probably be for the new extended range model which has a more powerful motor and a 0-60 time of around 6.1 seconds. That seems more useful that this lunatic.
Thank you. Well described. I'm very happy with the base model for running errands in town. I live in the hills and must go down to the town for every day items, and this EV is perfect
That launch control would seriously make my dog stick to the bag window like a 90’s Garfield 😂
I would definitely remove those plastic caliper covers and make sure the metal underneath is simply painted black. Total Sleeper! Love it...👍👍👍
yea , I agree, bit cheap using fake covers to make it look like it has big brakes.
Is there any other way to tell it’s not a standard version
@@SilverShieldcollector The black plastic on the sides is gloss. The standard version it is kind of matt. Virtually no way at a distance
@@SilverShieldcollector the wheels are different
They're metal
All that performance, and MG have addressed the most often complained about item of no rear wiper.
So those that find the lack of a rear wiper a deal breaker, will now be happy.
Depends, my old 07 civic never had one and tbh did not even needed either, never in 4 years had sight issues
It has absolutely been addressed? The new 2023 MG4 does feature a rear wiper: th-cam.com/users/shorts2QV-YzlIKxA
Only the MG4 purchase before June 2023 do not have a rear wiper. Anyone purchasing an MG4 right now will have one.
Looks like they've added a rear centre headrest as well which was missing on the earlier models but it does look like that interior is still very dark with no rear passenger lighting & no pano roof. Also, did they ad the "oh shi*t" Grab Handles for the passengers to hang onto - also missing on the earlier models. Other than that it's a good bang for your buck option if you are into 0-60 bragging rights. This would have been so much better as an Estate car though & then I might have been interested.
🤣🤣🤣
Yep. About time it had a rear wiper. Will never own a car without one.
We as a family are in fortunate position to have a Range Rover and 911 for shopping and kids run around we have a Golf GTD....this will be our new run around purchase, well done MG
Fair play to you
I'm in similar situation. Getting the base model MG4 to toot around town. Anything further, take out the SUV or the truck.
The most entertaining and informative motoring journalist out there, always raises a smile
Good price point looks really nice in green definitely worth considering well done MG
You know those sunglasses 🕶 are still driving around in that press car.
When she said "shall we look inside? Come on then" it was like she was saying it to a Labrador 😅 brilliant
As a MG Rover fan, appreciate the Xpower name being brought back for this
This reminds me of an old car I had in the late 1960's called a Trojan. It was made in Leyland, looked old fashioned but it was very fast (ignore the history buffs). It was very light with a powerful engine. The only problem was stopping... opening the doors helped.
Is it the funky bubble looking car you're referring to the trojan 200? It's for sure an uncommon design, what convinced you to buy something so unusual
@@whatever_12 I worked at Leyland Truck and Bus and this was made by employees. It looked like a pre-war Riley but had a big Rover engine. It only had drum brakes. I only bought it for a laugh.
Leyland!😱😫😭
I reckon MG are going to struggle to keep up with demand for these, finally an affordable EV with the crazy performance that the more premium manufacturers have been charging ridiculous prices for. It's the kind of EV entry point most people have been waiting for. No Hans Zimmer-esque futuristic noises or fake engine sounds either!
and some spy tracker to keep the CCP watching over lol.
Saying that it's an affordable EV is a bit of a bold statement, unfortunately it depends on what country you live in😢. But yes, hopefully MG will set a standard of how a proper fun machine should be, especially an Electric Car, many say that electric have instant torque and power at any RPM, and its obviously true but as you said they are sold at ridiculous prices.
I saw my first MG 4 last month, in the same blue colour, and it is even more attractive in real life than appears in images. The base model SE at £26,995 would match many ICE warm hatches and I would choose than over a car with power that you would rarely use, even if it is a bargain.
I'd agree with you on that, performance is rarely all that it's cracked up to be. However, the difference between the cost of the XPower and the Trophy is literally just 4K. I am debating whether the extra range and spec of the Trophy is worth the extra. OTOH, Trophy or XPower just becomes another thing to question.
Remember to not buy a new one, but wait a year and you'll get one for half the price.
@@georgegently3026no you won't
You wouldn't buy one of these unless you love cars and for that I love it
You'd buy a chinese SUV because you love cars ??
If MG don't clean up with this car, I will be staggered.
The standard MG4 seems to have struck a chord with buyers, as I see plenty of them on the roads, but the fact that they have introduced this X Power version with supercar matching acceleration for only a little bit more money on a car that is already well priced means that the waiting list for this thing should be longer than the Great Wall of China.
Whilst I'm sure the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will drive better and a high standard of finish... it is bound to be £25,000 to £30,000 more. So I think the MG4 X-power has smashed it.... Outstanding performance on a super slim budget
To be fair, the Hyundai badge does not sing a premium song anyway, so the price premium is not worth it.
Does the 5N come with a rear wiper?
@@davidspencer7254 yes
@@ruemignon To be fair, if you haven't already figured out that Hyundai's N badge is for fun driving, then you really shouldn't be commenting on it.
I'm really not that much into cars, but even I know that Hyundai Ns are pretty special.
OTOH, if you're at that level of brand snobbery, that's your problem. However, your problems are like STDs, you're best off keeping them to yourself.
@@davidcolin6519 lol, I can understand your frustration, Mr Hyundai fanboy. Excusez-moi for my implication that Hyundai is a budget brand. Sadly, it is still the truth.
And you had to stoop so low as to throw out the STD card.
I just wish MG would hurry up and release the MG4 here in NZ. I want this bad boy though
Isn't it coming very soon? Aus is meant to get in August - usually you guys seem to get EVs before us too (e.g. Ford Mach E)
I'm getting this! March 1st 2024 when my lease is up.
just released in Australia last week, 38990 for base model
hi, I think we are getting the demo cars in September, will test drive than if like it will get the Extended range 77kwh or Xpower if available.
@@glennmorrell8964 2019 - 2021 (depending on mileage) Tesla Model 3 performance can be picked up on Trade Me for around $65k, which is what I'm guessing the 77kwh & Xpower will sell for. That's a tough call.
I want this car more than any tesla including the plaid
No you don’t. You want the Ioniq 5N.
@@Ben-oy1td I'd take that over tesla too
Boy hush! 😂😂😅😅
@@Ben-oy1td not if the Hyundai Ioniq 5N costs 60k
Oh man I totally agree, would rather have this than any Tesla, 36 grand an you have a practical family hatchback with supercar acceleration, looks nice too, I seen a review with a green one an it looks amazing in green, defo want get one of these someday for first electric car in the future, great job from mg, just don't understand why they put plastic covers on brake calipers tho, would be easier to just paint the callipers orange with x power stamped on them , still it's an amazing car for the money, I'd buy one now if I had 36 grand handy
MG with their mean machine, showing others how it's done, yet again!
I'm very keen to say that I loved the car and I loved your review. One of the best I've seen so far, very funny and enjoyable. Your 're simply the best.
What you said in the end proves that there are nowadays several electric cars that are cheaper and faster then ICE cars of the same segment or above.
I 've been thinking of buying a Smart #1 Brabus, but now I this MG seems to me a more interesting and valuable option. Unfortunately I don't think it's available in my country right now.
Wow this thing is a bargain, that acceleration must be fun, who cares about top speed, only meant drive at 60 on roads or 70mph on motorway, looks pretty cool too 😁👌🏴
This is good news generally. I'd like to see more small high-performance cars at a reasonable cost. With the (hopeful) advent of solid state batteries in the next 5 years there should be cars that are even better than this one. Well done MG.
This and the Volvo ex30 certainly give me hope and I reckon they’ll drive the price down on evs in the future. Can’t say the same for insurance though lol.
Thanks you for showing the MG4 XPOWER car,, It has shown the fun point can be done by car makers,, Let see if any other car makes can do the same at the same COST !!!
I love that MG announced this after the Volvo EX30 and already MG have test drive reviews! Come on Volvo send these girls an EX30!
EX30 vs X-Power will be fun. Volvo is likely to win on perceived quality & interior, but not sure on value front?
@@RacingAnt Slam, dunk for the MG4 X-power on value for money. Nothing gets close. If you want better quality, looks and reliable software the Volvo EX30 makes you pay for it.
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Same price as a Hyundai i30N and I think I would rather have this as it’s a sleeper and no one would have a clue especially in the other colours as the option is the green for the XPower and my work has free electric charger for us so win win
i30n will hold it's value much better (and handle much better), where as this MG will be worth about 33% of it original price after three years.
@@pb5x5 yes I take the point on handling but how can you say about price especially when the mg4 has only been out for nearly a year also the 2nd market is very strong with them and a used cars with 12,000 are selling for £2,000 below msp for new ?
There is used trophy spec going for more than what they were when new. If you can find any mg in the uk that is worth 33% of its new price please send me a link
@@willsmyth639With the dangerous steering fault that the MG ZS EV has I'd expect them to be given away for free second hand
@@robsmall6466 who talking about that car as it’s clearly not the one in the comments and it’s like an old model s to the Tesla model s now
@@willsmyth639 you said any MG in the UK that is worth 33% of it's new price. The MG ZS EV with it's steering fault will be worth less. MG have had build quality issues ever since Chinese ownership. MG 6 famously broke down on Top Gear. MG 3 had awful panel gap issues where you could push your little finger between bonnet and wing on one side. Their SUV's have had start issues. If you want to keep it to the MG 4 then that's fine. See how many have rejected the MG 4 from collection on the UK MG EV forum. Oil leaks, underside bulge, locking owners in their cars, refusing to charge and many more. They have major problems that need to be sorted on a car that is far from cheap
Fast becoming my favourite presenter! Also I love the MG4….I have the Standard version in trophy spec, (in white) and love it. The xPower looks amazing in green.
Just waiting for Jonny's review of the MG4 XPower performance version. Having driven my brother's standard MG4, I cannot imagine a sports version with 420bhp. All for £35k
Wait a year and you'll get a used one for less than 20k. Just check auto trader, see what any electric car is worth after a year.
An excellent review - Nicola is one of the best motoring journalists, her reviews always come across as unscripted, informed and entertaining.
Took delivery of my Trophy 4mths ago, very happy with but very tempted to now sign up for this bad boy!
Great stuff! Thank you! MG are certainly getting their act together. If that drivetrain is in the new sports car there maybe even more smiles ahead . . .
Brilliant review! What great energy compared to some other reviewers out there..
Also this car… WOW… for that price…!
Sadly I think badge snobbery will be the main detractor for most people… the styling is slowly growing on me… does still look a bit like a child’s toy to me. However, it’s nice to see something a bit different and colourful on the roads! :)
I wouldn't buy an MG, however, I would buy a Hyundai electric car.
well also the fact that the lane assist literally tries to drive you into oncomming traffic on the nordic model atleast is detracting, and the myriad of other software errors, that they still don't have a fix for.
@@hondacar your loss
I have a projected delivery date of early Jan 24... Like.... I just cannot wait...
AMG performance at a MG price! Nice!
This MG is going to gain fair bit street cred with this one! Great marketing strategy.
I’ve had to come and watch this again a couple of days later for the entertainment value! Such a funny review - great charisma!
I ask a question each time I’m impressed by MG reviews…. Which dealer has been allocated to sales n service 🤷🏻♂️
I'm even happy enough to buy myself a cheapest model. I'll get this one on a dot if I can really afford this XPower which really tempts me.
Im so impressed with my MG4 SE. Rather have this and the cash in the bank than something else and an empty account.
Great video Nicola. MG have really chucked a hand grenade in the EV market with this, the XPower has twice the power of anything even close in price
Picking up speed on a slip road is but a pipe dream now. There's always someone trying to join fast flowing traffic (admittedly also a rare UK phenomenon), at 40mph.
Wow the X power has a rear windscreen wiper, guess that's shows they made a mistake not adding to the normal MG4s , I hope they add the rear wiper to the normal MG4s
Of course that shall be the previlage reserve for the superior AWD gang. Know you place dude! Lol😂
They already did.
Dont boyracers normally delete their rear wipers anyway.
Great car. Greatness that is Nicola Hume. 🎉😜
Looks a brilliant value car for the money....an other great fun review 👍👍
Excellent review as always Nicola :)
A good point about a fast MG4 is that the standard driving position is superb for an EV being quite low and Golf GTi like.
If I do that sort of acceleration with my Mini R56, there is going to be a blue smoke. =)
From the very first image - the elephant in the room - *THAT REAR WIPER*. Yes!
Glad to see them return. Now just Hyundai, Kia, Toyota and Tesla need to follow suit.
Test drove an MG4 yesterday the ACC was great, but suddenly slammed the brakes on going through a large gap on the road, I pulled out early enough to be clear on the left, also the white line detection was way to strong, it was snatching the steering on narrow roads, I had to pull over and turn it off.
There’s a definite issue re lane assist on the MG4, have heard it mentioned by lots of people (both owners and motoring journalists).
Just test drove it and ordered one immediately, can't wait :)
Ordered in the blue. Can't wait...
Cannot imagine the back to front baseball cap youfs giving up their Fiesta ST’s or clapped out Audi RS3’s for this - for a start you cannot fit a ludicrously loud exhaust or make it backfire.
Drilling holes in the not exhaust could be entertaining
That's a very good thing. 😊
Shes very good at this.
Don’t forget your sunglasses, Nicola 😃
Could well be my first and last EV (70 YEARS YOUNG) once a petrol head always time to change.
Nice to see Nicola back on the channel!
It sounds like great fun!! I’m half impressed and equally half overjoyed!! I have a little Renault Zoe as my first electric car!! Fun to drive, brilliant packaging and, although it’s a 50KwH supermini!!
This is the only EV out there that has made me think about going electric
Ik such a capable car for not much at all
Nicola nice review 👌 bang for buck great little car that will embarrass fast cars from the Lights 😮 can you do a test MG4 X Power 🔋 v Smart #one Brabus edition great interior like a merc has same sort of power 423 bhp but £43k v £36k so 7k more is it worth the extra £7k for better interior HUD etc....thanks in advance for reply
In fact, Smart is basically a Chinese electric car. A Geely with a changed shell
I don't need a car with that kind of acceleration, but it would be fun to have one.
I want my wife to have the same response every time she drives it
To be honest, nobody needs that kind of acceleration.
And yet here i am really wanting this car. Finally we have an electric hot hatch. Love it!
@@tanja2651it’s not a hot hatch. It’s just another fast ev. These types of cars don’t drive nor feel anything like an ice hot hatch.
@Osmosis909 I think people have totally forgotten what a hot hatch means. Having been around for best part of half a century and having witnessed people try to redefine it as anything other than an EV, especially a Chinese built one purely to cover their own butt hurt about ICE hot hatches being consigned to histories dustbin and reclassified as slightly noisy warm hatches.
It's as funny as it is tragic.
@@tanja2651 yeah, a two ton hot hatch, id sooner have a 205 gti
That much power and performance and weight in a car that's reported widely to have a chassis and brakes that really aren't up to it being driven by your average joe on public roads......What could possibly go wrong! Entertaining review as always Nicola.
Widely reported where? It's not a bloody Marina. Most owners report differently.
@@cjmillsnunWidely reported along with the oil leaks, underside bulge, being locked in the car, refusing to charge and a few others. All those and more are from real owners of the MG4 on the MG forum. Some good ideas but build quality is not good
@@robsmall6466those issues affected a tiny proportion of the earliest cars, anyone repeating them now is totally out of touch
Widely reported by who? The way it drives is one of the best things about the MG4, it’s great on a country road. Chassis, brakes, suspension are all well sorted for what is an affordable family hatch
@@bill_heywood Check the MG UK forum. Still ongoing issues. People have rejected cars on a regular basis. Whilst your there check out the MG ZS serious steering fault issues. MG build quality is way off where it should be
Not sure about the brake caliper covers😮
Looks fine at this price point
@@alanwayte432 lol. no.
@@alanwayte432looks like pink dildo on the ancient statues head
Aaaargh… too bad we won't see it on this side of the pond. You are a speed demon, Nicola. I hope you'll do the driving test of the Ioniq 5 N when available!
Actually this is true to the spirit of MG. An affordable performance car.
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It's about time the electric cars start leaving the gas cars in the dust...
Ordered it in green.
I have to say that as a 2023 MG4 standard range owner, you really dont miss rhe reat wiper. The aerodynamics are enough to clear the rear screen. Trust me, its fine. And lets face it, Tesla and Polestar don't generally have rear wipers either
Speak for yourself! I hate that my SE LR doesn't have a rear wiper, at least 50% of the time I can't see a damn thing out the rear window.
I recently test drove my first ever electric car which was a Tesla Y long range model, I was not impressed interior poor and worse was ride quality lots of road noise in the cabin and creaking interior, power wise was about same as my 640d. Have to say this car looks better inside and out and more power 36k great price for car with that power. Anyone know what the ride quality is like?
Got A Trophy in the wonderful blue, Fantastic car.
Is that UCB on the radio I spotted Nicola?
Love the enthusiasm 👌
The Hyundai ioniq 5N has just met it's match lol. Gr8 vid as usual. 🚙 🇺🇸 🔌 🌺
i5n is meant to be tracked and has 200+ more hp
@@S2reds I was referring to 0-60 times. The N is 3.1. This car according to the video is 3.8. Pretty close.
Insurance rating ? .... EV's are great, BUT we get hammered for the performance and repairers lack of knowledge about a newish technology atm, hope that changes ...
Group 40 apparently.
Dont forget it has 600nm torque !
holy crap.
I love the racing green colour but not the nightmare matt finish......so got my X Power in Camden Grey on order 👍
Pretty disappointing that those Orange Callipers turn out to only be Calliper covers :/
Tesla got blasted all over social media for doing that with the m3 perf rear brakes recently. Wonder if the Chinese will get similar treatment?
Take them off?
I think a lot of people will be taking them off, especially as the blue is a nice colour then you have a really tacky orange calliper.
I'd remove them personally. I don't like stuff that shouts, like wheel arch extensions or side skirts.
I'd chin the caliper covers off in an instance
will this disconnect the front motor doing normal driving, what about tow hook option
Love the video, and you have a new subscriber! I have just placed an order for one of these today in the matte racing green.....cant wait!!
Love this car and the green color looks stunning.
Yay,found my favourite car reviewer again,instant subscibe button hit!!
Looked like some torque steer during the opening film acceleration test .
When I drove it there was no torque steer.
Definitely looking at ordering one
This or a Volvo EX30or a SMART #1 ? Who thought performance would be "democratized" by the Chinese ?
nice another Nicola vid, after Ginny feel spoiled 😁
Nicola is back, that is most important, bye :)))
How long before this ditch-filler becomes a group 50 insurance car? Let's hope the relationship between power, braking and handling is more equitable in the gorgeous looking Cyberster.
never been a huge fan of these reviews but this one wow, my favourite!
In winter I assume range closer to 170 miles?
Edit faithfull to traditional hot hatch concept of cheap hatch back with lots of power. Well done MG
Depends a lot on you
@@theairstig9164But typically 30% reduction in range for most EVs. Common knowledge range is reduced.
How often do you do 170 mile trips in the depths of Winter?
@Brian-om2hh I did 170 miles in my BMW i4 and temperatures were minus 10 to minus 5 all the time
Hothatch 😎, I dislike 4 door cars, but when i have to, then this MG4 is perfect. Would be even more perfect when it comes with 2 doors . . . .Less weight and better design.
There is a wiper on the rear window, thats very new
I wonder if the test car is Brixton blue? It looks a bit paler in the clip, perhaps this is the light in England. Enjoyed the review, the only thing possibly missing is a look under the bonnet at the front engine. Have one of these on order in white. Thanks Nicola!
It's called Holborn blue here in the UK...Dunno if there's a difference.
have you listened to "babs michel" on bbc 3 counties radio, your voices are IDENTICAL nicola !!!!
Fab presentation
You should be on the tv
I’ve just been to a Mazda dealership there top spec with all the extras on 72 October plate that’s 9 months old price £14,000 cheaper than a new one in 9 months that’s some depreciation
Haha best car reviewer! 😍
So this is like the 2023 Impreza?
Do more Launch control reactions.
Brilliant video of a brilliant car. However I just couldn’t help getting drawn to that fluffy mic wind muff, it’s a star!
The fact abarth think they can charge more for a 150 mile 150bhp car is a joke
This is kinda crazy. VW and Toyota have been left in the dust and should be worried.
MG should bring smaller EVs (and they do have them) and SUP them up!
Nicola is gorgeous! 😍
And this why VW, Ford, Vauxhall et al are in trouble.