3:34 I actually find this execution of switching off the car extremely good and practical. What if the driver has to get out of the car, like to use an ATM or buy something from a convenience store, but there are other people in the car who aren't getting out? With other cars that switch off once the driver gets out and walks away, it means the driver now has to fish the key fob out of a pocket/purse etc, and leave it with the passengers so that the car stays on. MG's execution is MUCH better because it mimics a regular ICE car where the driver can get out, and it stays running with the ac etc for passengers who remain inside. Locking the car from the outside reasonably indicates everyone is out of car, and thus it can shut off. Having a car auto-shut off as you walk away is the epitome of laziness and a horrid feature... I don't know why car journalists are supporting it and complaining when a car does not have it. PLEASE STOP
Only worry then is how to do people locked in the car get out? There are no lock buttons inside the car so if the car locks with people inside the only answer I can find if they need to get out is to pop the back seats down, climb into the boot and find the secret latch together out. Sounds silly but this has happened to some people.
@@napdogs Keyless entry cars generally have a touch sensor on both inside and outside handles, so the moment you grab it, the door unlocks. Not sure if there is a manual override for power failure though.
Might be hard for them to test accurately between vehicles as the outside temp wouldn’t be consistent. I’m testing an MG4 from a dealer this weekend and it’s 34c here in Central Queensland at the moment. I’ll let you know if it’s ok 👍🏼
just got back from China, in Zhejiang China, there are all the ev cars for DiDi (uber) and lots of them done over 300000kms and only cost round 24000au dollars when was new, DiDi drivers told me they are very reliable and not much to maintains, and battery range still over 300kms after 300000kms mile age. quite impressive
A tyre puncture repair kit tutorial and exploration of the whole tyre changing/repairing scene now (given reduction in number of cars with full size spares) would be another video you could work on. Also puncture repair kit vs space saver vs run flat in terms of driving experience, cost etc. CarExpert's non-review videos are always great so looking forward to more!
this is the same price as my Tesla model 3 performance 3 years old with 25000 miles i bought and it is a far superior EV. new cars just don't make sense imo.
@@wosamosman9814it’s already cheaper than a top spec $52k Camry SL yet has more equipment. What with wait times of 2 years on it, why bother unless you’re a taxi/uber driver getting the base hybrid and needing the ability to top up quickly during the day.
3:34 I actually find this execution of switching off the car extremely good and practical. What if the driver has to get out of the car, like to use an ATM or buy something from a convenience store, but there are other people in the car who aren't getting out? With other cars that switch off once the driver gets out and walks away, it means the driver now has to fish the key fob out of a pocket/purse etc, and leave it with the passengers so that the car stays on. MG's execution is MUCH better because it mimics a regular ICE car where the driver can get out, and it stays running with the ac etc for passengers who remain inside. Locking the car from the outside reasonably indicates everyone is out of car, and thus it can shut off. Having a car auto-shut off as you walk away is the epitome of laziness and a horrid feature... I don't know why car journalists are supporting it and complaining when a car does not have it. PLEASE STOP
This really is the goldilocks of ev's at the moment. Can't wait to pick one up second hand in 5 years time It's almost criminal how poor our exchange rate is and how much cheaper it is in America etc
America? These aren't available. In the US the choices for EVs is terrible, among the worst in the world. Aussies have no idea how far ahead they are of the US in terms of choices.
Looking forward to your BYD Seal review. It’s the first EV that’s actually captured my interest as I’m only interested in sedans and the Atto looks kinda childish on the inside tbh. The Seal’s a far more substantial car with more features, range and faster charging (with better design IMO) for just a grand more.
@@shellinkuivaaja9355 😂yep because in it's contestant is model 3. Although seal has a new chesis which is totally different from 汉 whose is 6 gen camry, model 3's lap time still better than seal both of them boast themselves as sport car.
@alexAaatang don't care about lap time. M3 doesn't win in the looks department. Also, I'm not a fan of the minimalist interior. I ordered a Seal premium
I own one of these cars and I love it, particularly the colour which is Volcano Orange. Looks so cool and funky, is the safest colour, highly recommended. I get much better consumption than the 22kw per 100km that this tester got. I am just in the middle of a big road trip and I have been getting 18.9kw per 100km. It has plenty of power and plenty of range and it charges quite quickly at 142kw.
I note the reviewers on these often seem to get strange values. Better off going of internet data from multiple sources and conditions rather than single limited tests like this.
Hi Paul, any word when you’ll have a review of the BYD Seal? I know it’s a class bigger and a sedan, but the price seems to take much of the appeal away from anything above the MG4 51 excite given the LFP battery tech and better features
Hey Paul and the Carexpert team. I noticed that the reviews are inconsistent when it it comes to pointing out the use of old style globes as indicators. This car for example it doesn't get mentioned but for the Outlander Paul got right into them for still using globes as the indicator of choice. I could just be nit picking though. Great review
@@User-cb4jm Not entirely accurate, to replace an incandescent globe with an LED is easy, you just need an inline resistor to stop the hyper flash. If something goes wrong with a proprietary indicator light, you're up for thousands of dollars to replace the entire light cluster. As opposed to replacing a 50 cent light globe.
Paul, what do you think about the recently launched(in the Philippines and Indonesia at least) Hyundai Custin, i think it's much needed car here in Australia. It's like a Kia Carnival but not as W I D E, perfect for small families or even rideshare
You can change temp with either voice control or you can assign a favourite button to control the air con. Even when you are in Android auto or carplay
I bought the base 51kwh version bcos it has an LFP battery which in my opinion is superior to the bigger capacity NMC batteries. BTW, u can shut down the car using the infotainment screen without locking the door. Its located in car menu/safety tab/ power off.
I have the HS MG and it has lane centring by a double pull on the cruise control. I'm surprised that the Electric MG does not have this, I drive Uber and use this feature all the time. This is an important feature for me, and i would not buy another car unless it has it.
That’s exactly what I thought. Couldn’t get it to work for the life of me. I read the manual as suggesting there needed to be a vehicle in front for it to work correctly.
On the MG4 it's called TJA (traffic jam assist). This will hold the lane. LKA (lane keep assist) is actually just a mild warning/adjustment system. So the MG4 does have it, it's just a weird choice of naming.
Not an EV fan but if i was I'd get one as a town car because that's all they are good for. No spare, digital speedo and possibility of a thermal runaway are negatives l
Yeah it’s a huge issue. If you lock the car it turns off but otherwise no. And it turns on when you unlock even if you just want to get in and sit inside out of the rain. Ludicrous.
Drove base Ora and base MG4. MG slightly more fun, Ora more composed, way better build quality, more room inside, and definitely quick enough, though the boot is smaller that wasn't an issue for me. I went with the Ora and am thoroughly enjoying it.
I drove both. I found the Ora crashy on the road and noisy in the cabin. Also it did not blow warm demister air. The sales guy said it was because the heat is from the electronics not a heater and it sensed the day was already pretty warm so why bother. It’s should have had a heat pump. Either he is wrong or it’s wrong and this one didn’t have a heat pump. Either way, the MG4 LR was more than $10k above the Ora but MG is what I bought. The Ora was awesome around town
Fantastic review Paul, love this car, a decent affordable EV. Saving up for the base 51kWh MG4 next year. Please keep us up to speed on EV news and developments, especially around the stats of numbers of models sold. Very interested in both the long range Polestar and the long range Hyundai Ioniq 6, both for long road trips, but can't afford one yet!
Keep in mind if you are spending $400/mo on petrol for you current car, between the electricity, maintenance and insurance it should be about half that. If you drive less then only the electricity costs go down. Still, less than $300 fixed price servicing every two years has got to be something to look forward to
Really nice car, but gimme the MG4 XPower! That's like £36000 with over 430hp, and still way cheaper than most German cars, Tesla, Plug-In SUVs, and supercars!
When are you going to do a Review of one of the BYD vehicles. In fact I don't see any BYD reviews or am I blind? Like to see how this compares. They seem to have a little bit less power & torque & charge slower. Inside seems nicer than the MG. Hoping to get to doing a test ride in the MG & BYD this month.
The car is great! The sound system is absolutely abysmal, to the point where it’s unlistenable. I test drove it after a Cupra Born. Surprisingly the MG4 is better to drive than the Born! However, it does feel cheap, like a 1982 Mitsubishi Galant. The one thing these Chinese don’t do well is software. It really needs a lot of work compared to a Model 3. The ride quality is superb, way better that a model 3. I couldn’t stand driving the Tesla after a while.
The issue with Tesla is the interior is so boring and bland to the point of disgust. The only Tesla I’d buy today (if I was buying one) is the Model X or Model S as they are the only ones with a display ahead of the driver. I won’t buy any car with only a centre screen.
@@jerrymyahzcat I had a brand new Model 3 Long Range built December 2021. WORST CAR I'VE OWNED.... 2 new lower control arms, radiator leaked and had to be towed on a flat bed truck, back seat could be moved horizontally, things started rattling. Tesla only has a 1 year warranty on rattles!!! True! 5 visits to the service centre which did nothing to fix the back seat issue. You could move it about 2cm left and right. Then the driver's seat would click on acceleration and click on deceleration. You could feel the seat move. Service centre did nothing. Windscreen wipers would not come on automatically until it was raining very hard. Phantom braking. I could never get the air vents on my face on a hot day. Dreadful. I paid $83K for it. What a rip-off. The only good thing was the motor and battery and supercharging. Oh, and great luggage space. But, rear seats were too upright and you can't get your feet under the seats in front. NEVER, EVER, EVER WILL I BUY ANOTHER TESLA. Then there's the ride quality...TOO HARD, TOO HARSH AND TOO TIRESOME. Seriously, a 5 year old Golf is better in every way. I know, I used to own one. The Model Y offers no improvement except for more space.
Don't agree about the sound system, its ok and way better than that found in some not so older cars. Sure its not top level hi-fi but certainly good enough.
If I could wait longer I would buy this little Mg4 rather than Tesla. Tesla seems to be a better one but those who always drive hatch or suv , mg4 is a clear winner.
Could be cool to see a more real world comparison between the Apple vs Android systems, which offers the best range of apps and speed etc. And a general manufacturer system vs Apple or Android system comparison.
the best version is the 64KW, that 77kw is way heavy and very lumpy in corners. also as you say to expensive, therefor the Xpower cost the same, and get some fun.. even you can drive with AWD in the winter, and fun that you are alone. much better with Xpower, also better wheels, better breaks, better setup chassis. but about 100km less between charge, and i don´t care in daily use about that, my version will be charged HOME every day so full 385km each day. not need 520km extra for 1 or 2 summer trips.
@@MarkSmith-lu7ly yes, but the power from rear wheel drive is not very good. the 64kw model is much better to drive. 77kw has a lot of issue to get the power used on road, its unstable to drive special in rain. the xpower is NOT because of the 4wd and more balance, i have my Xpower in first SNOW this year, and that is the best car i ever driven in snow.. even the software and some of the functions sucks. and hopefull get update.
The efficiency is absolutely hopeless. With a big 77kwh battery and just a single motor, in a smallish hatchback i would have expected close to 550km of real world range atleast.
I test drove 2 of these a little while back. Admittedly only the Excite spec. And the problem is with the low specs - you get cheap but missing too many features. In the top spec you pay too much and still don’t get what you should for the money. Did you notice that little screen behind the steering wheel wasn’t perpendicular to the driver but was angled to the left? I kept trying to bend and pull it to the right as the angle drove me bananas. It’s not adjustable in its position and in 2 different vehicles it’s not fitted straight in the car. The deal breaker though is the recirculating air button. I actually never found it. In ANY car there MUST be a switch or always available on every screen, no exceptions. I was stopped at the lights behind a Navara who when he drove off belched black smoke. In cases like that you need access to the recirc within 1-2 seconds. As it was the cabin filled with black exhaust and I nearly vomited. It’s UNACCEPTABLE in ANY car not to have a recirc button accessible within 1-2 seconds. You need it if driving on gravel and someone pulls out of a side road in front of you. In that case of diesel fumes or pollen, smoke, dust. It’s not a feature you can wait to fiddle round in a menu for access to. I loved the MG4 but this was a deal breaker. I’d never buy one. Oddly there is a fan on/off hardware button yet you never turn off the fan in a car - air should always be flowing either fresh or recirc (for a limited time). The fan itself should never be off. Lastly - no spare tyre is a further deal breaker in any modern car. Not good enough. Space saver would be fine. Also, for the price it didn’t have leather or faux leather seats. No heating or cooling in them either in the models I drove. The steering wheel you can get used to but round is better. For the price it also should have dual zone climate and vents in the rear. One thing I don’t like about your big bottle test in cars is that you always use a flexible bottle. Many of use use a hard double walled bottle when we travel not a cheap plastic Woolies one and these bottles WON’T fit in most cars as they won’t “squish”. That’s a major problem too.
Stellantis has just released the prices of the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa and that bese spec has less than the base spec MG4 but is 8 grand more. (For comparison)
The screen is straight so I’m not sure what you mean (I own the excite 51). I’ve only heard of BYD Atto 3 screen not being straight. The recirc is only 2 button away on screen. Easily learnt and accessible once you’re familiar with the car.
The screen is straight in mine and I've not needed to resort to the recirc button. Complaining about not fitting large bottles in your car really is a first world problem and irrelevant for most people.
@@wigs1098 dunno. Most people here in Australia use double walled thermally insulated vacuum drink bottles. It’s a hot climate. They don’t fit in many cars. Both the cars I drove the little screen behind the wheel wasn’t straight left to right. The left edge was further forward than the right - I just couldn’t tolerate that kind of sloppy fit and finish. I tried to bend it into place but it wasn’t adjustable.
Not sure what the hell your on about re recirc accessibility??? 1. main screen swipe down from top. 2. Tap recirc icon and you are now in recirc mode!!! I own a 2017 Mazda mx5 as well and can't do it much faster in that, than the MG.
3:34 I actually find this execution of switching off the car extremely good and practical. What if the driver has to get out of the car, like to use an ATM or buy something from a convenience store, but there are other people in the car who aren't getting out? With other cars that switch off once the driver gets out and walks away, it means the driver now has to fish the key fob out of a pocket/purse etc, and leave it with the passengers so that the car stays on.
MG's execution is MUCH better because it mimics a regular ICE car where the driver can get out, and it stays running with the ac etc for passengers who remain inside. Locking the car from the outside reasonably indicates everyone is out of car, and thus it can shut off. Having a car auto-shut off as you walk away is the epitome of laziness and a horrid feature... I don't know why car journalists are supporting it and complaining when a car does not have it. PLEASE STOP
Or just don't fix what isn't broken.
An On/Off push button wouldn't kill them.
So True! Maybe they never real driving the car, only for review
Only worry then is how to do people locked in the car get out? There are no lock buttons inside the car so if the car locks with people inside the only answer I can find if they need to get out is to pop the back seats down, climb into the boot and find the secret latch together out.
Sounds silly but this has happened to some people.
@@napdogs Keyless entry cars generally have a touch sensor on both inside and outside handles, so the moment you grab it, the door unlocks. Not sure if there is a manual override for power failure though.
One thing I'd like to know is how well the air con works. Much more important than what the horn sounds like or how fast it goes in reverse.
Might be hard for them to test accurately between vehicles as the outside temp wouldn’t be consistent.
I’m testing an MG4 from a dealer this weekend and it’s 34c here in Central Queensland at the moment. I’ll let you know if it’s ok 👍🏼
@bluejuice2503 absolutely, but if conditions are suitable I think it's a relevant test.
I test drove the 51 excite last week on a 30c day. Aircon is fast and cool, I was shocked at how quick it was. The demo car was black too
Air con is good on mine mate
Good point👏🏻
just got back from China, in Zhejiang China, there are all the ev cars for DiDi (uber) and lots of them done over 300000kms and only cost round 24000au dollars when was new, DiDi drivers told me they are very reliable and not much to maintains, and battery range still over 300kms after 300000kms mile age. quite impressive
👍 Nice look at what will almost certainly be one of the biggest selling EV’s in the affordable price range.
Some of the Kiwi reviews show the HVAC temp being adjusted via the steering wheel buttons. Possibly one of the programmable buttons?
Correct
Was following an orange one of these the other day - they look good in person, took me a few moments to figure out what it was
A tyre puncture repair kit tutorial and exploration of the whole tyre changing/repairing scene now (given reduction in number of cars with full size spares) would be another video you could work on. Also puncture repair kit vs space saver vs run flat in terms of driving experience, cost etc. CarExpert's non-review videos are always great so looking forward to more!
Just cant understand why no rain sensing wipers? its 2023....... makes no sense
I don't think the engineers do quality control on cars that they design.
If they did, it would be a better product for the buyer.
@Paul - curious to know how you found the 64kWh in regards to performance, compared to the 77 and 51 ? Acceleration , mass etc
For the price and what it does as a electric entry level car , this is what I need
this is the same price as my Tesla model 3 performance 3 years old with 25000 miles i bought and it is a far superior EV. new cars just don't make sense imo.
@@borinvlogs hi mate , what country are you in ?
@@lena19191 uk
Entry Seal is $50k.... This MG4 can nearly get the Seal Premium..
To be fair, Tesla doesn’t really have auto wipers either 😊
They do - they automatically turn on when not needed.
I'm starting to see a lot of these around. Someone around where I live is hooning around a red one, looks like they're having fun
If you turn on TJA, the MG4 will hold the lane. It's a bit of a misnomer. LKA will just warn and adjust slightly Paul, as you mentioned.
I reckon the MG4 will be the new ‘corolla’ on aussie roads…it will be everywhere.
And the BYD Seal will become the new Camry 😂
@@wosamosman9814 more like Camera! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@@camf7522
I hope not that dodgy 😅😂
Unless you don’t have a garage at home to charge it in , in which case you’ll still have a Corolla! 😮
@@wosamosman9814it’s already cheaper than a top spec $52k Camry SL yet has more equipment. What with wait times of 2 years on it, why bother unless you’re a taxi/uber driver getting the base hybrid and needing the ability to top up quickly during the day.
3:34 I actually find this execution of switching off the car extremely good and practical. What if the driver has to get out of the car, like to use an ATM or buy something from a convenience store, but there are other people in the car who aren't getting out? With other cars that switch off once the driver gets out and walks away, it means the driver now has to fish the key fob out of a pocket/purse etc, and leave it with the passengers so that the car stays on.
MG's execution is MUCH better because it mimics a regular ICE car where the driver can get out, and it stays running with the ac etc for passengers who remain inside. Locking the car from the outside reasonably indicates everyone is out of car, and thus it can shut off. Having a car auto-shut off as you walk away is the epitome of laziness and a horrid feature... I don't know why car journalists are supporting it and complaining when a car does not have it. PLEASE STOP
I am waiting for BYD SEAL review from your channel. Reliable channel.
Thanks..
Numerous comments asking about the Seal, l’ve ordered the Performance model,add me to that list anticipating your review.
This really is the goldilocks of ev's at the moment. Can't wait to pick one up second hand in 5 years time
It's almost criminal how poor our exchange rate is and how much cheaper it is in America etc
America? These aren't available. In the US the choices for EVs is terrible, among the worst in the world. Aussies have no idea how far ahead they are of the US in terms of choices.
@@rebym All this choice is very much only a recent thing for us. it really was just Tesla and Polestar and "the rest" for the longest time.
12:49 Loved the kangaroo
haha. Good spotting!
Who on earth would pay 56k for an MG
Looks amazing. Great Value for $$$
Looking forward to your BYD Seal review. It’s the first EV that’s actually captured my interest as I’m only interested in sedans and the Atto looks kinda childish on the inside tbh. The Seal’s a far more substantial car with more features, range and faster charging (with better design IMO) for just a grand more.
😅😅wasn’t model 3 better than it?
@@alexAaatangit is and will be, pretty much in every way, other than maybe drive feel for some.
@@shellinkuivaaja9355 😂yep because in it's contestant is model 3. Although seal has a new chesis which is totally different from 汉 whose is 6 gen camry, model 3's lap time still better than seal both of them boast themselves as sport car.
@alexAaatang don't care about lap time. M3 doesn't win in the looks department. Also, I'm not a fan of the minimalist interior. I ordered a Seal premium
@@vijgai3 Yeah, of course, lap time doesn't stand for the whole car. BTW, how much is it in your country, in China it's 3. 88 us dollar.
Test drove one of these a few months back (64kw). For the money you pay, the handling and ride quality of this vehicle is absolutely outstanding.
0-100 in sports mode did not tty
I own one of these cars and I love it, particularly the colour which is Volcano Orange. Looks so cool and funky, is the safest colour, highly recommended. I get much better consumption than the 22kw per 100km that this tester got. I am just in the middle of a big road trip and I have been getting 18.9kw per 100km. It has plenty of power and plenty of range and it charges quite quickly at 142kw.
can't wait for the hybrid shanhai cannon soon!
what it is ?shanhai cannon?you know,i m chinese,i only know pao(cannon),i never heard it
Will be great if we can know whether memory seat is possible. It can be very beneficial for Family day to day activities 😊
Interesting kw/100km. Mine is generally sitting betwwen 13.5 and 15 fir mixed driving in normal mode
I note the reviewers on these often seem to get strange values. Better off going of internet data from multiple sources and conditions rather than single limited tests like this.
What's under the bonnet?
I see Piano Black in my nightmares
Great car but the vision out of the back window is Shockingly bad.
Very compelling for its class and price. Toss-up between this and the Atto 2, for my cash.
Those funny things on the steering wheel can be changed to alter the temp/put it on auto/or use your mouth! Don't need to touch the screen duh!
Great car, entry level looks great value. I am very interested in it.
Just test drove one. Absolutely superb vehicle. I cannot find any reason to buy a vehicle from a legacy car makers.
Tesla model 3 and the Mercedes EQB review please
MG Motor is coming to Poland and Romania, which is great news. I suspect those two markets will get the MG4.
This car surprised me when I was test driving it. The ride and handling is amazing.
Juat remember people mg is Chinese now not British
Better list all the others that are as well if you want to be pedantic.
Hi Paul, any word when you’ll have a review of the BYD Seal? I know it’s a class bigger and a sedan, but the price seems to take much of the appeal away from anything above the MG4 51 excite given the LFP battery tech and better features
Hey Paul and the Carexpert team. I noticed that the reviews are inconsistent when it it comes to pointing out the use of old style globes as indicators. This car for example it doesn't get mentioned but for the Outlander Paul got right into them for still using globes as the indicator of choice. I could just be nit picking though. Great review
What are globes
Halogens look gross, and it’s hard to swap indicators for LEDs bc of hyperflashing. I’m with you, mate.
@@User-cb4jm Not entirely accurate, to replace an incandescent globe with an LED is easy, you just need an inline resistor to stop the hyper flash. If something goes wrong with a proprietary indicator light, you're up for thousands of dollars to replace the entire light cluster. As opposed to replacing a 50 cent light globe.
It’s great to see a review for this car
Maybe not reliable
When is BYD Seal review coming?
And the BYD Seagull. And GWM Dolphin.
Paul, what do you think about the recently launched(in the Philippines and Indonesia at least) Hyundai Custin, i think it's much needed car here in Australia. It's like a Kia Carnival but not as W I D E, perfect for small families or even rideshare
Imagine trying to change the temperature while in Car Play or Android Auto... omg.
You can change temp with either voice control or you can assign a favourite button to control the air con. Even when you are in Android auto or carplay
Who actually takes and drinks coffee on the move?
12:48 Love how the kangaroo is running away 😄
Paul u standing next to the car it looks so small or ur really tall its quite funny😂
Some ev are so over priced, a Kia is 100k Toyota nearly 80k come on
The rear is disgustingly simialar to the Toyota BZ4X
I bought the base 51kwh version bcos it has an LFP battery which in my opinion is superior to the bigger capacity NMC batteries.
BTW, u can shut down the car using the infotainment screen without locking the door. Its located in car menu/safety tab/ power off.
great work Paul always informative and to the point,can't wait for you to get your hands on a MG XPOWER and a review on the top spec MG5.
what about charging rates / times to fill ?
12:49 Kangaroo !
I have the HS MG and it has lane centring by a double pull on the cruise control. I'm surprised that the Electric MG does not have this, I drive Uber and use this feature all the time. This is an important feature for me, and i would not buy another car unless it has it.
That’s exactly what I thought. Couldn’t get it to work for the life of me. I read the manual as suggesting there needed to be a vehicle in front for it to work correctly.
On the MG4 it's called TJA (traffic jam assist). This will hold the lane. LKA (lane keep assist) is actually just a mild warning/adjustment system. So the MG4 does have it, it's just a weird choice of naming.
love it love it love it, who wants to give me one =)
Bischt du net en Monnemer? Das Gesicht kommt mir bekannt vor...🤔
Not an EV fan but if i was I'd get one as a town car because that's all they are good for. No spare, digital speedo and possibility of a thermal runaway are negatives l
Some of the models have Li-Ion Nickel Manganese Cobalt, Others have LiFePO4 (not subject to thermal runaway). Those are the ones you want.
Test the BYD Dolphin too
can't turn the main power off? what a joke..
Yeah it’s a huge issue. If you lock the car it turns off but otherwise no. And it turns on when you unlock even if you just want to get in and sit inside out of the rain. Ludicrous.
There is an off button on the screen that powers it all off.
Drove base Ora and base MG4. MG slightly more fun, Ora more composed, way better build quality, more room inside, and definitely quick enough, though the boot is smaller that wasn't an issue for me. I went with the Ora and am thoroughly enjoying it.
The MG4 has a better price-to-range ratio though.
I drove both. I found the Ora crashy on the road and noisy in the cabin. Also it did not blow warm demister air. The sales guy said it was because the heat is from the electronics not a heater and it sensed the day was already pretty warm so why bother. It’s should have had a heat pump. Either he is wrong or it’s wrong and this one didn’t have a heat pump. Either way, the MG4 LR was more than $10k above the Ora but MG is what I bought. The Ora was awesome around town
Fantastic review Paul, love this car, a decent affordable EV. Saving up for the base 51kWh MG4 next year. Please keep us up to speed on EV news and developments, especially around the stats of numbers of models sold. Very interested in both the long range Polestar and the long range Hyundai Ioniq 6, both for long road trips, but can't afford one yet!
Keep in mind if you are spending $400/mo on petrol for you current car, between the electricity, maintenance and insurance it should be about half that. If you drive less then only the electricity costs go down. Still, less than $300 fixed price servicing every two years has got to be something to look forward to
@@theairstig9164 FYI Servicing in the 4th year is $900 which is extortionate for an EV
Really nice car, but gimme the MG4 XPower! That's like £36000 with over 430hp, and still way cheaper than most German cars, Tesla, Plug-In SUVs, and supercars!
When are you going to do a Review of one of the BYD vehicles. In fact I don't see any BYD reviews or am I blind? Like to see how this compares. They seem to have a little bit less power & torque & charge slower. Inside seems nicer than the MG. Hoping to get to doing a test ride in the MG & BYD this month.
The car is great! The sound system is absolutely abysmal, to the point where it’s unlistenable.
I test drove it after a Cupra Born. Surprisingly the MG4 is better to drive than the Born! However, it does feel cheap, like a 1982 Mitsubishi Galant.
The one thing these Chinese don’t do well is software. It really needs a lot of work compared to a Model 3.
The ride quality is superb, way better that a model 3. I couldn’t stand driving the Tesla after a while.
The issue with Tesla is the interior is so boring and bland to the point of disgust.
The only Tesla I’d buy today (if I was buying one) is the Model X or Model S as they are the only ones with a display ahead of the driver.
I won’t buy any car with only a centre screen.
@@jerrymyahzcat I had a brand new Model 3 Long Range built December 2021. WORST CAR I'VE OWNED.... 2 new lower control arms, radiator leaked and had to be towed on a flat bed truck, back seat could be moved horizontally, things started rattling. Tesla only has a 1 year warranty on rattles!!! True! 5 visits to the service centre which did nothing to fix the back seat issue. You could move it about 2cm left and right. Then the driver's seat would click on acceleration and click on deceleration. You could feel the seat move. Service centre did nothing. Windscreen wipers would not come on automatically until it was raining very hard. Phantom braking. I could never get the air vents on my face on a hot day. Dreadful. I paid $83K for it. What a rip-off. The only good thing was the motor and battery and supercharging. Oh, and great luggage space. But, rear seats were too upright and you can't get your feet under the seats in front. NEVER, EVER, EVER WILL I BUY ANOTHER TESLA. Then there's the ride quality...TOO HARD, TOO HARSH AND TOO TIRESOME. Seriously, a 5 year old Golf is better in every way. I know, I used to own one. The Model Y offers no improvement except for more space.
Don't agree about the sound system, its ok and way better than that found in some not so older cars. Sure its not top level hi-fi but certainly good enough.
If I could wait longer I would buy this little Mg4 rather than Tesla. Tesla seems to be a better one but those who always drive hatch or suv , mg4 is a clear winner.
I do not the MG and the way it looks. The price is not good either. If you test drive electric cars, what do you recommend? Appreciate your advice.
I am personally considering this for a new city based driver. I really do like that tint on the blue as well.
Poor NVH for an EV
Colour looks great, steering wheel design/colour is good (conservative). Some of the plastics look a bit cheap though :( And rear room is tight
Wondering if weather conditions could effect the ability of different lane centering systems with the moisture on the roads?
Hi
When are you going to review the new Crosstrek and impressa?
Please review average price cars as well around $40k to $50k.
Paul, thank you so much for the good review, could you please organize BYD Seal Dynamic review
Could be cool to see a more real world comparison between the Apple vs Android systems, which offers the best range of apps and speed etc. And a general manufacturer system vs Apple or Android system comparison.
Great review , lot to see a comparison bet mg4 64 v BYD dolphin 64 , I really think this price bracket will be the most popular cheers.
why not test the 0 - 100 in sport mode, that's the quickest mode surely?
Paul Maric listenes to both Above & Beyond and Jaytech! I love this guy even more now, I won't lie jeeeez!!!!
why have you stopped the autonomy part of the reviews in recent videos? did i miss something?
At least its a car, not another Friking SUV
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PPF for the piano black🤘 sorted
The Seal has disrupted the EV pricing since last week... And this MG4 is similarly priced to Seal Premium... Bit of a no brainer
I love the look of the seal, and agree the equipment level is great, but it is a significantly bigger car.
@carexpert, its not a reverse acceleration test. But a reverse top speed test.
thought this was a MG review , so why the tesla logo on steering wheel about 3min 40 seconds in lol
he mentioned Tesla at that moment
the best version is the 64KW, that 77kw is way heavy and very lumpy in corners. also as you say to expensive, therefor the Xpower cost the same, and get some fun.. even you can drive with AWD in the winter, and fun that you are alone. much better with Xpower, also better wheels, better breaks, better setup chassis. but about 100km less between charge, and i don´t care in daily use about that, my version will be charged HOME every day so full 385km each day. not need 520km extra for 1 or 2 summer trips.
The 77kWh battery version that you suggest is “way heavy” is actually more than 50Kg+ lighter than your XPower! Enjoy your car.
@@MarkSmith-lu7ly yes, but the power from rear wheel drive is not very good. the 64kw model is much better to drive. 77kw has a lot of issue to get the power used on road, its unstable to drive special in rain. the xpower is NOT because of the 4wd and more balance, i have my Xpower in first SNOW this year, and that is the best car i ever driven in snow.. even the software and some of the functions sucks. and hopefull get update.
What’s the comparative size vs cars we know, is it similar to a mini, a toyota Yaris , Corolla etc etc ?
Corolla
The efficiency is absolutely hopeless. With a big 77kwh battery and just a single motor, in a smallish hatchback i would have expected close to 550km of real world range atleast.
Typical ev uses 15kwhr per 100kms. Thus you might expect 500kms from this battery (they are never run flat).
Im sure you’ll get the range if you drive accordingly👍
Try with traction off 0-100
So with single pedal driving, do the brake lights never come on ?
They always come on (regardless of one pedal driving or not) when the car reaches a deceleration rate.
Really nice MG 4class😊
Where is ford gt 2024 review
How does this go compared to the BYD Seal?
Those 2 cars in different markets with the price points
12:48 - Kangeroo
What side of the steering column is the indicator stalk?
Left
Left. Like that matters. Most non-Japanese vehicles are the left side. Don’t ask me why.
Great review!!! Would love to see a review of the new BYD Seal
Price is too much for this car
It's a budget car
Almost all cars beside budget Chinese cars are expensive.
Drives better than most cars. I don't think so
Entry model is only $39k. This was top spec long range variant.
I test drove 2 of these a little while back. Admittedly only the Excite spec. And the problem is with the low specs - you get cheap but missing too many features. In the top spec you pay too much and still don’t get what you should for the money.
Did you notice that little screen behind the steering wheel wasn’t perpendicular to the driver but was angled to the left? I kept trying to bend and pull it to the right as the angle drove me bananas. It’s not adjustable in its position and in 2 different vehicles it’s not fitted straight in the car.
The deal breaker though is the recirculating air button. I actually never found it. In ANY car there MUST be a switch or always available on every screen, no exceptions.
I was stopped at the lights behind a Navara who when he drove off belched black smoke. In cases like that you need access to the recirc within 1-2 seconds. As it was the cabin filled with black exhaust and I nearly vomited.
It’s UNACCEPTABLE in ANY car not to have a recirc button accessible within 1-2 seconds.
You need it if driving on gravel and someone pulls out of a side road in front of you. In that case of diesel fumes or pollen, smoke, dust. It’s not a feature you can wait to fiddle round in a menu for access to. I loved the MG4 but this was a deal breaker. I’d never buy one.
Oddly there is a fan on/off hardware button yet you never turn off the fan in a car - air should always be flowing either fresh or recirc (for a limited time). The fan itself should never be off.
Lastly - no spare tyre is a further deal breaker in any modern car. Not good enough. Space saver would be fine.
Also, for the price it didn’t have leather or faux leather seats. No heating or cooling in them either in the models I drove. The steering wheel you can get used to but round is better.
For the price it also should have dual zone climate and vents in the rear.
One thing I don’t like about your big bottle test in cars is that you always use a flexible bottle. Many of use use a hard double walled bottle when we travel not a cheap plastic Woolies one and these bottles WON’T fit in most cars as they won’t “squish”. That’s a major problem too.
Stellantis has just released the prices of the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa and that bese spec has less than the base spec MG4 but is 8 grand more. (For comparison)
The screen is straight so I’m not sure what you mean (I own the excite 51). I’ve only heard of BYD Atto 3 screen not being straight. The recirc is only 2 button away on screen. Easily learnt and accessible once you’re familiar with the car.
The screen is straight in mine and I've not needed to resort to the recirc button. Complaining about not fitting large bottles in your car really is a first world problem and irrelevant for most people.
@@wigs1098 dunno. Most people here in Australia use double walled thermally insulated vacuum drink bottles. It’s a hot climate. They don’t fit in many cars.
Both the cars I drove the little screen behind the wheel wasn’t straight left to right. The left edge was further forward than the right - I just couldn’t tolerate that kind of sloppy fit and finish. I tried to bend it into place but it wasn’t adjustable.
Not sure what the hell your on about re recirc accessibility??? 1. main screen swipe down from top. 2. Tap recirc icon and you are now in recirc mode!!! I own a 2017 Mazda mx5 as well and can't do it much faster in that, than the MG.
It’s pretty much a $25k - $30k petrol power car. I guess the rest is the EV tax.
Battery should be 100% charged to have optimum torque. When battery does down the torque also down