I've had my 64 Essence for about 2wks less than you've had yours. I am really enjoying it. No charging issues for me I have it scheduled in the app and charge from 12am-6am on a 15amp charger to 80%. I turn off lka everytime I get in and turn on opd. I've done just over 11000kms now.
Also had my MG4 51 since end of September, same kms. Have not done it for a long time, but stopped the other day and reached to take my keys out of the ignition Doh! Also have a diesel van that I infrequently drive, and I have to sit in it and think for 40 seconds about how to drive it.
Have had my MG4 long range Essence for just on 2 weeks and am loving it so far. Only 400km, which included a return trip Melbourne to Queenscliffe (300km round trip), and so far efficiency is pretty good - about 14.5kwh/100km).
I have the same as yours from the same dealer, love it, great honest review, I have been lucky to have no issues at all, the not charging issue can be avoided by always unlocking when charging with the key fob button, then quickly plug in, then let it auto lock, and it works every time for me, I also saw they are testing ota car updates in France, so I'm sure they are coming to the car in the future 😊
Hope it stays that way - I think we got a fairly early model MG4, and of course lacking any over the air software updates, we gotta put up with numerous bugs for years until it gets updated :(
I have had mine for about 3 weeks. I have seen some of the issues that you have seen, and I really have to say that it is a quirky car, to be sure. The one that I would add to the list is around charging. I have also seen where the charge port lights don't seem to work. Really weird, they just didn't light up at all, but it still charged fine. I tried re-plugging a few times, but it didn't change it. After the next drive and plugin, it was fine, and has not been an issue since.
When I was charging on the slow charger would charge like you at 60-70% now I have a home charger tend to go to 30-40%. Carlinkit also a brilliant addon.
Home chargers (6-7kW) far faster than a slow charger (1.3kW), however my wife barely does 300km a week so we don't have to charge it that often anyway.
Nice 6 month review! I too noticed the issue with charging not starting always when plugged in. Sometimes, need to unplug and plug again. Not sure what the issue is
agree with all that. had essence 64 since dec. no over air updates is a major problem. very slow responsiveness and start up of the info system shts me every day, along with lack of settings memory. their after sales support is in shambles or non existent, their dealers are completely useless and just lie quite frankly. the 6kw ac charging is also a prob for me but I was unaware it would be at time of purchase - long range with 11kw would have been better for me. other than that, a lot to love.
I'm hoping MG don't sell cars that are defective when it rains. Driven the car in all kinds of conditions so far and it's only been that one occurence of phantom braking - so far
Pixel is android yes, google's phone. The wireless unit has been working flawlessly, on both carplay and android auto, so far extremely happy with it - game changer!
I've had my 64 Essence for about 2wks less than you've had yours. I am really enjoying it. No charging issues for me I have it scheduled in the app and charge from 12am-6am on a 15amp charger to 80%. I turn off lka everytime I get in and turn on opd. I've done just over 11000kms now.
Also had my MG4 51 since end of September, same kms. Have not done it for a long time, but stopped the other day and reached to take my keys out of the ignition Doh! Also have a diesel van that I infrequently drive, and I have to sit in it and think for 40 seconds about how to drive it.
Have had my MG4 long range Essence for just on 2 weeks and am loving it so far. Only 400km, which included a return trip Melbourne to Queenscliffe (300km round trip), and so far efficiency is pretty good - about 14.5kwh/100km).
I have the same as yours from the same dealer, love it, great honest review, I have been lucky to have no issues at all, the not charging issue can be avoided by always unlocking when charging with the key fob button, then quickly plug in, then let it auto lock, and it works every time for me, I also saw they are testing ota car updates in France, so I'm sure they are coming to the car in the future 😊
We can only hope OTA updates come!
They have addressed the phantom braking in a software update. Many people also noting under tray issue.
Well, because there are no over the air updates for the MG4, I guess I might get the software update in another year :(
Good one, thanks! I have never had any charging issue as mentioned. It always locks/charges for me.
Hope it stays that way - I think we got a fairly early model MG4, and of course lacking any over the air software updates, we gotta put up with numerous bugs for years until it gets updated :(
I have had mine for about 3 weeks. I have seen some of the issues that you have seen, and I really have to say that it is a quirky car, to be sure. The one that I would add to the list is around charging. I have also seen where the charge port lights don't seem to work. Really weird, they just didn't light up at all, but it still charged fine. I tried re-plugging a few times, but it didn't change it. After the next drive and plugin, it was fine, and has not been an issue since.
When I was charging on the slow charger would charge like you at 60-70% now I have a home charger tend to go to 30-40%. Carlinkit also a brilliant addon.
Home chargers (6-7kW) far faster than a slow charger (1.3kW), however my wife barely does 300km a week so we don't have to charge it that often anyway.
@@bozugarage indeed
can you switch off the lane assist and auto breaking systems?
Sort of, but the car is pretty dumb and will re-enable all these "features" again the next time you get in the car.
Thanks for sharing, soon to be owner here! What are you floor mats? Are these what they ship with in Australia, or aftermarket?
Nice 6 month review! I too noticed the issue with charging not starting always when plugged in. Sometimes, need to unplug and plug again. Not sure what the issue is
Try turning on the charger first before plugging it in.
Not everyone has the same problem, but it definitely exists. If it gets worse, will bring it back to the dealer for a check
Thanks for your review. Am interested in the dongle for cordless AA. Noted your reference in the description. But what type of phone do you have?
We use it with an iphone XR and my pixel 7 pro. Works with both. Best to check my vide on it here ruclips.net/video/hR0U7y025m4/видео.html
Spot on a perfect car if you don’t expect perfection, a few niggles that would make it better but oh well it drives lovely
Great value for money, particularly if you weren't one of the early adopters (like me) who paid $10,000 over the asking price for an MG.
What's all the dust on your screen and vents?
haha yes dust is... dust. I have many cars and not enough time to keep them spotlessly clean 😜
The ismart app and all its functionalities are NOT made available for MG4 owners in the Philippines. Sad. 😢
agree with all that. had essence 64 since dec. no over air updates is a major problem. very slow responsiveness and start up of the info system shts me every day, along with lack of settings memory. their after sales support is in shambles or non existent, their dealers are completely useless and just lie quite frankly. the 6kw ac charging is also a prob for me but I was unaware it would be at time of purchase - long range with 11kw would have been better for me. other than that, a lot to love.
400km range? That is wild. I only got 270km in KL. City drive
The estimated range will reflect your most recent driving conditions and style, so not everyone should have exactly the same estimated range
"phantom breaking" could it be related with dirty sensors (i see it's rain at moment of this event) ?
I'm hoping MG don't sell cars that are defective when it rains. Driven the car in all kinds of conditions so far and it's only been that one occurence of phantom braking - so far
@@bozugarage yes, i understand you and agree with you, i just try to imagine what kind of "noice" of sensorcs could be causing this single case
MG4 loves being switched off and on again. Designed by the IT Crowd for sure 😂
Yeah it's basically a computer with some wheels to move it around. But unlike computers, this dumb car doesn't get updates remotely/over the air.
@@bozugarage yeah if only there was a car like that eh… 👀
Should have been able to put a frunk in the front from the factory, with the motor in the back.
Of course. I'm sure some aftermarket manufacturers will come up with one - apparently there's a few frunks being made for BYDs
Thanks for reply Bonzo. I assume Pixel phone is android. Will watch you video
Pixel is android yes, google's phone. The wireless unit has been working flawlessly, on both carplay and android auto, so far extremely happy with it - game changer!
Wow, that's a game changer, who would buy a car with no light on the vanity mirror.
Definitely not a perfect car but I do love mine
$31k driveway it’s cheaper than a Corolla
Cheaper and better. Corollas are boring cars for boring people. Except maybe the GR corolla, but even then I'm not that interested