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    It’s no overstatement to say that MG has transformed itself in recent years. Although its cars have always offered decent value for money, the brand’s pre-electric range was somewhat lacking in appeal. Now, in the electric era, MG is back to its best. The MG5 estate and MG ZS SUV set new benchmarks for value when they first arrived and remain great buys for drivers looking to switch to battery power.
    2023 sees the MG electric range at its most impressive and comprehensive yet. Sitting alongside facelifted versions of the MG5 and MG ZS is the brand’s third new model, the MG4. A multiple award-winner, the MG4 has redefined the electric car sector bringing with it remarkable value for money and striking design.
    But which is the right one for you? Join Nicki as she puts all three through the Electrifying.com review process, highlighting their strengths and giving you all the key facts and figures along the way.
    And don’t just take our word for it, why not try one for yourself? Click the link below to organise a test drive of the new MG4 at your nearest MG retailer. If you have already tested on or have bought one, let us know what you think in the comments below - we love to hear from you.
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    MG4 Long Range
    £29,495 SE Long Range, (£32,495 Trophy LR, MG4 SE Standard Range £26,995)
    201bhp, 184lb ft of torque
    Rear wheel drive, 1-spd
    7.9 seconds 0-62mph, 99mph top speed
    61.7kWh battery (useable), 280 miles range WLTP
    135kw DC, 11.0kw AC, 34 min fast DC (23- 180 miles added), 68min 50kW
    10hr on home wallbox
    Weight: 1,785kg
    Boot: 363-litres/ 1,177 seats folded (No frunk)
    Tow: 500kg
    Vehicle-to-load 2.2kW AC
    MG5 SE Long Range (LR only)
    £30,995 SE (£33,495 Trophy)
    154bhp, 207lb ft of torque
    Front-wheel drive, 1-spd
    7.7 seconds 0-62mph, 115mph top speed
    57.4kWh battery (useable), 249 miles range WLTP (200 real)
    87kw DC, 7.4kw AC, 42 min fast DC (21-164 miles), 63min 50kW
    9hr 15 on home wallbox
    Weight: 1,637kg
    Boot: 479-litres 1,367 (no frunk)
    Tow: 500kg
    Vehicle-to-load 2.2kW AC
    MG ZS SE Long Range
    £32,995 (SE Standard Range £30,495)
    154bhp, 207lb ft of torque
    Front-wheel drive, 1-spd
    8.4 seconds 0-62mph, 109mph top speed
    68.3kWh battery (useable), 273 miles range WLTP
    94kw DC, 7.4kw AC, 37 min fast DC (23-180 miles), 62min 50kW
    11hr on home wallbox
    Weight: 1,695kg
    Boot: 448-litres 1,166 (no frunk)
    Roof load: 75kg
    Tow: 500kg
    Vehicle-to-load 2.2kW AC
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  • @stianthomassen6693
    @stianthomassen6693 Рік тому +16

    I’m super happy with my Mg zs ev 2022 long range in Norway. One year in. Good space, good drive, great baggage space and good enough trailer towing for my use. The kids love it. Even though I have had long trips I haven’t really got to the rapid chargers to much since the range is so good I usually just charge at home. Winter no problem, summer definitely no problem.

    • @poopyfarts8963
      @poopyfarts8963 13 днів тому

      I am from india and too I own a 2023 mg zs ev . It is fantastic for a budget ev

  • @ashb8572
    @ashb8572 Рік тому +22

    Correction : the MG4 Long range has 11kw AC charging, not 7kw. You do need to buy a 32amp 3 phase type 2 cable, as the MG cable can only charge at 7kw. I've tested this at a local 22kw podpoint and it works a treat.

  • @user-tt1nr8rz7u
    @user-tt1nr8rz7u Рік тому +13

    Absolutely agree with your review. For me, the MG4 was the car I wanted, but the 5 was the one I needed! I picked up an old shape one and have been driving it for about 7 months now; love the way it drives, one or two little niggles, but it's a good, practical car.

    • @esm7708
      @esm7708 Рік тому

      We have an MG4 and ZS. The MG4 is easily the best but the ZS has been bought as a family smasher.

  • @itechtalk03
    @itechtalk03 Рік тому +22

    I’d choose the MG4, I find the ZS looks a bit too generic and while the MG5 seems like a good offering, not the biggest fan of estates and certainly don’t see myself using one. So definitely the MG4 because of its design and overall great value.

    • @Wuozlinga
      @Wuozlinga Рік тому

      I own the MG4 and I’m very happy with it. The other MG cars I’m not really a fan of the look of… they gotta make some more elegant designs in order to truly compete imo.
      However, the MG4 only really has cars like the id3, Cupra born, Renault zoe, mini cooper se as direct competition, which it smashes in terms of value for money and in terms of looks (highly subjective lol).

  • @brucekennedy5274
    @brucekennedy5274 Рік тому +20

    All 3 are decent, but it was never a competition. MG have pulled a blinder with the 4. Tesla charging network aside, I think it’s the best medium sized EV you can buy in the Uk right now for price and features.

    • @phuketexplorer
      @phuketexplorer Рік тому

      Until the BYD Dolphin arrives!

    • @SWR112
      @SWR112 Рік тому +2

      @@phuketexplorer That’s a harder sell. The UK was used to the MG brand, some actually like the fact the brand is back albeit with Chinese ownership and build. Sad that we here in the uk didn’t have the balls and foresight to do it. We absolutely killed our UK Auto manufacturing with the government and to be truthful Unions demanding ever increasing pay.

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому +1

      ​@@phuketexplorerThe BYD Dolphin is smaller than the MG4. It similar to the Honda Jazz. It will also be dearer than the MG4. Just like the Ora Cat, the price they stated before launch won't be the same price that comes to market.

  • @ashtaroth1975
    @ashtaroth1975 Рік тому +6

    My heart goes to the MG 4, my brain to the MG 5 but i have a ZS because it was available back in 2021 when i had to change my car

  • @sailingoctopus1
    @sailingoctopus1 Рік тому +9

    I have both the 4 and the 5 (Pre-facelift) and if I could only choose one I would struggle to decide. The 4 is a better car in every department, but I rather like the understated competence of the 5. The 4 is a truly brilliant car, great fun to drive, looks good and is amazing value, but apparently bugs in the software are still being ironed out.
    ZS is a non-starter for me, as it's a SUV.
    If I had to choose, I would choose the 4, no the 5, no the 4... probably the ... 4, no the 5

  • @garryellis3085
    @garryellis3085 11 місяців тому +7

    We now have the MG4 available in Australia. What's even better we have one pedal driving, rear wiper and rear reversing camera and that's on the basic excite. 😊

    • @aakashbrahmbhatt294
      @aakashbrahmbhatt294 7 місяців тому

      Its the same in the UK with MG4s being delivered from mid 2023

  • @colinjohnson6195
    @colinjohnson6195 Рік тому +2

    I’m patiently awaiting the delivery of my MG4 Trophy. I enjoyed the video, thankyou Nicki, very informative.

  • @darrenjones5708
    @darrenjones5708 Рік тому +3

    I’ve had my MG ZS EV for 2.5 years and it has been trouble free motoring. I test drove 6 cars before I bought it and, though the Kia Niro was better, the MG was a worthy runner up and £££££ cheaper. It is extremely economical to run (£325 charging for the past 12 months, approx 10k miles, servicing less that half what my Hyundai Santa Fe cost), and does 95% of what I need it for. The other 5%? I either use the train or my wife’s Audi A6. That is the key - buy the car that covers your needs. I’ve never charged away from home and my overnight electricity rate is currently 7.50 p/kWh. It drives OK too.

  • @simonpritchard472
    @simonpritchard472 Рік тому +6

    I actually prefer the MG5, went to test drive a 4, ended up driving the 5 instead because I much preferred the interior. It's a 'pleasant' drive and I would consider getting one, but... No NCAP rating. The spare parts issue also seems to be a real one as I've heard several reports (including in comments here!) of months long delays.

  •  Рік тому +28

    My dream MG would be an estate like the MG 5, but with the style and technology of the MG 4 and more ground clearance.

    • @thymecapsule619
      @thymecapsule619 Рік тому

      Yep it looks ok in 2019 i guess .

    • @satsurfer
      @satsurfer 10 місяців тому +1

      Same with Tesla looks. So ugly. Mg4 quite ok. German cars nicer, but more expensive.

    •  10 місяців тому

      @@satsurfer I quite like the exterior of the Teslas, but not so the interior and missing features like Apple CarPlay.

  • @davidsmithyman
    @davidsmithyman Рік тому +2

    I managed 255 miles from a full charge in my mg4 trophy driving to fully charged live. Stopped at ionity at gretna on way home and put in 110 miles in under 9 minutes. Peaked at 139kw.

  • @Rob-xp9ss
    @Rob-xp9ss Рік тому +4

    Thanks for this, I tried the 4 and 5, wanted to love the 5 as i like estates and pretty much zero ev estates out there.....however i could not get on with the driving position, it feels like your sitting on top of a few yellow pages, the 4 is much more mordern and i did like it (especially considering the price)

    • @WonkoTheSaneUK
      @WonkoTheSaneUK Рік тому +1

      You're in luck, it's not long until the Peugeot e-308 SW & Vauxhall Astra-e Estate hit showrooms.

    • @sicox100
      @sicox100 Рік тому

      I agree. I sat in a 5 the other day and really wanted to like it but found the driving position really odd. The left foot rest felt like it was in the wrong position too.

  • @Jaw0lf
    @Jaw0lf Рік тому +1

    I like the look of the MG4 but due to being over 6 foot tall and having a bad neck that doesn't bend very without lots of pain, I love the MG ZS and currently have an E-Niro.

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France Рік тому +2

    I bought my ZS EV in sept 2021 and loved it loads until a small mistake on my part landed it back to the supplying garage for repair - 3 months ago !!!! They say they've ordered parts but not yet received them and have no anticipated arrival date. They also told me that they have another ZS EV at their garage waiting parts for over 12 months !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @HairyCheese
    @HairyCheese Рік тому +2

    I wish the Marvel R had come to the UK. The better than a Leaf (MG4) the VW Passat / Toy Avensis love child (MG5) and the MG ZS which feels unique (but not in a good way) are all amazing, great value and competitive. But it's only when the MG Cyberster arrives which may change the marque forever by combining nostalgia with futurism! Hmmmm 2 seater MG convertible for the weekend, I think so sir....

  • @mikadavies660
    @mikadavies660 Рік тому +7

    Having had a deposit on an MG4, I had a serious look at all of these. Including test drives. I think MG are like Hyundai 10 years ago... by that I mean, they are basically good vehicles (with a great warranty) but there is something wrong with the way they look! The design is OK but not quite right!! The SUV is proportioned wrong, the MG4 is so cheap when you are close up to it and MG5 is boring. However, after driving all of them .... I would choose the MG5. Whilst ugly, its proportions & quality of finish is actually the best. With the correct finance they are seriously affordable. Currently the deal on the MG Web site is a new MG4 for £109/mth.... Which is the cheapest deal I have seen for any Electric car....

    • @ChazWyvern
      @ChazWyvern Рік тому

      "the suv proportions are wrong" go drive the current Kona E that's on sale in the UK then come back and say that lol

    • @mikadavies660
      @mikadavies660 Рік тому

      @Chazter Not interested in SUVs... As a general rule, they are no different in size than a normal hatchback car. They cost more and drive worst. Kona is actually small, so even more not interested. Like the Mokka...or new BEV Jeep...too small.

  • @simrae1
    @simrae1 Рік тому +3

    Different cars for different applications and different people. I have a 5 because we have two dogs - it's been great over the last year and I've never had to step into the dealers (apart from it's annual service) since the day we bought it. Personally, I'm not a fan of SUVs, as I don't like high cars - inefficient and clumsy-looking to my eye. I wish the 5 was a bit lower and sleeker looking, but at the price - you can't really complain!

  • @djModu
    @djModu Рік тому +10

    The MG4 would be the one for me. I was really surprised about the passenger backseat space. The MG5 was not as practical as i thought and had not so much space on the second row. So see and test it yourself.

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways Рік тому +1

    I very nearly had an MGZSEV but chose a Renault Zoe because of the better range!! At that time, the ZS was the only MG that was electrified!!

  • @tomdavison1152
    @tomdavison1152 Рік тому +4

    You keep referring to the MG4 as SE. The test models are Trophy. Only the trophy comes with spoilers or orange colour.

  • @Andrew-gg9sz
    @Andrew-gg9sz Рік тому +3

    If MG5 is bigger, like length comes to around 4.7-4.8m + flat rear seat when it is folded off+V2Lfunciton, I will give 95 out of 100. If it also give the technology of the MG4 like app and Bluetooth key support, I will give 99 out of 100!!!

  • @mariashippam6546
    @mariashippam6546 Рік тому +9

    I have been trying to make the decision between the MG4 and the ZS. My boys are now teenagers so no need for the additional space for buggies. Liked the ZS for the ease of access, as it looks taller, however the MG4 is still my favourite. Just need to go for a test drive in both now to completely make up my mind. Thanks. 5* for your review from me. 🙂

    • @Electrifyingcom
      @Electrifyingcom  Рік тому +1

      Hopefully our review will help you too, and there’s a link to help you book a test drive on it! Let us know what you decide 😊
      www.electrifying.com/reviews/mg/4/review

    • @r33gts
      @r33gts Рік тому

      Go for the MG4 definitely, I've had the Zs ev, now got the MG4 and its worlds apart for driving fun and charging (I've had 142 kW up to 70% then still 67kW past) 80% 4 time's as fast as the old Zs. 😊👍

  • @antwnpowell
    @antwnpowell Рік тому

    I have a top range ZS EV, with the sunroof, tow bar, added a frunk for the cables. I bought it for 30k € last July, current S/H value is 34k € !!. So I am waiting for the longer range MG4 to arrive with 550k range, and buying that, then selling the ZS.

  • @BenThorp
    @BenThorp Рік тому +2

    I think, similar to other comments, the MG4 definitely looks like the best all round option (in that it is better in basically every respect). I'd be tempted by an MG5 for the extra space - not sure our dog crate would fit in the MG4, although I would try it first. The ZS sounds reasonable, but I don't like the looks at all - an AI generated design with the prompt "boring SUV"? Even though the MG5 is a pretty generic estate car, I still think it looks more modern than the ZS.

  • @flyme195
    @flyme195 Рік тому +1

    Generally, I think they are all good cars but I would be more drawn to the 4 or the 5. The thing that would swing it would be colour. In the MG garage round from me they had a 4 in an absolutely gorgeous dark blue colour and it suited the car very well.

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому

      They don't do a dark blue MG4. It's called Holborn blue and it's a very light solid colour.

    • @flyme195
      @flyme195 Рік тому

      @@markmueller8099 perhaps it had been wrapped or something. Was at the garage for about a week when I saw it, was definitely dark blue and looked very nice

  • @norbertklein3477
    @norbertklein3477 Рік тому +1

    MG4 for the looks. The absolute bargain is a pre-facelift MG5, no app but physical buttons for everything. May be it is only me, but I am parking quite often at our local Lidl with type 2 chargers. Loading items from a shopping trolley to the car boot is far more convenient for a forward parked car, which means the charging port location on the MG5 is more convenient.

  • @tesla-spectre
    @tesla-spectre Рік тому

    weird: the MG4 in the video is orange when standing snd also obviously when filmed inside (one can see it on the door next to the driver) but red when filmed outside... filter issue of the camera or two different videos mixed together?

    • @benrgrogan
      @benrgrogan Рік тому +2

      The external footage is taken from a different video. It's why it's snowing in most of the video, and summer in the MG4 driving clips

  • @loveclose
    @loveclose 4 місяці тому

    MG4 every time - ok, I've just bought one so I'm biased! I did a direct comparison between MG4 & 5 and chose the 4 due to looks but also interior room. Leg room on the MG5 is rather dire if you have a tall driver in place. The other thing that put me off the MG5 was the seats did not fold anywhere near flat which makes loading the vehicle awkward. Very impressed with my long range Trophy MG4 - had it three weeks now and it's still a huge novelty. Combined with Octopus Intelligent Go, local and mid range journeys are really cheap.

  • @jansenwilder1335
    @jansenwilder1335 Рік тому +1

    I wish you all had the MG Marvel R Suv to review.. it was a strong design when it was released in China and Europe. I just saw the 2023 Marvel R in MG Cambodia LH drive.. I wish they built the RH drive version.

    • @benrgrogan
      @benrgrogan Рік тому +1

      Not sold in the UK. Won't be coming until the next generation in a couple of years time

    • @ISuperTed
      @ISuperTed Рік тому

      Looks good in reviews but no more space than an MG5 - needs a bigger boot for me.

    • @ianbriant6060
      @ianbriant6060 Рік тому

      Surely the Chinese sales are RH? So you could import one!

  • @artemisag
    @artemisag Рік тому +3

    If I could fit my wheelchair rugby chair in the mg4 I would go for that
    I find the ZS works for me. I have a mk1, my facelift model arrived at dealership today. Just waiting on hand controls to be fitted

    • @scottwilson3479
      @scottwilson3479 11 місяців тому

      Is this through motability if so how long did you have to wait?

    • @artemisag
      @artemisag 11 місяців тому +1

      @@scottwilson3479 yes it was motability
      Took from January 2022 until June 2023

  • @richardjohnson5529
    @richardjohnson5529 Рік тому +5

    MG5 is the best for design for me

  • @buzzofftoxicblog791
    @buzzofftoxicblog791 Рік тому +2

    😊 absolutely agree with you MG 4 WINS HANDS DOWN.. however it would be excellent if they had a Frounk and a little bit more speed it's a bit slow for me... about the weight, I don't know how they managed to make it so heavy???

  • @scotz74
    @scotz74 Рік тому +1

    We're going for the ZS over the M5 on the driving position and was disappointed the the MG5, despite being an estate, had quite a high tailgate at 65cm, which is quite a way for a dog to jump up and over into. The ZS's tailgate is about 2 cm higher but when your dog is already having to be Shergar it doesn't make too much difference. Come on EV manufacturers, please give us a low tailgate boot car like the MPVs and estates of old. It would be so much more practical for us dog owners, and I'd buy one virtually whatever the spec if it had a low boot for Fido!

  • @willielarsson9651
    @willielarsson9651 Рік тому

    Great comparison video thanks

  • @thomaseriksson3182
    @thomaseriksson3182 Рік тому

    Thanks for this!🙏👍
    Huggs from 🇸🇪

  • @faylonbiryani
    @faylonbiryani Рік тому +3

    MG4 is by far the coolest looking, it's the one I'd go for!

  • @pauld7827
    @pauld7827 11 місяців тому +2

    I have the MG ZS EV MkII and my friend has the MG4. I disagree with you on the rear passenger space, the ZS is definitely bigger. While the seat down size maybe ever so slightly bigger in the MG4, the seat up is much bigger in the ZS. My friend uses a wheelchair and it's a bit of a tetris game getting everything in his MG4, but with the ZS it's no problem.
    What next? Well I love the ZS, I am so tempted with the MG4 XPower (us old gits love annoying the youf!) but may well consider the MG5, as I have a lazy Greyhound who refuses to jump into the ZS! Weird or what! 🤣

  • @therealjeffg
    @therealjeffg Рік тому

    Great review, thanks. Can you do a BYD atto3 vs mg4 review?

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому

      BYD Atto is way too expensive. It can't compete with the MG4. Same as the Ora Cat.

    • @t8polestarcyan22
      @t8polestarcyan22 8 місяців тому

      @@markmueller8099 BYD Atto 3 cost somewhere bit more than our MG ZS EV Essence or your equivalent top model of your ZS EV. However the Atto 3 has rear multi-link suspension which means the BYD has much better handling, stability and comfort over the ZS EV. The only way the ZS EV can keep its toes is by wearing a set of Michelin Primacy 3. In short, I might as well spend a few thousand dollars more and get the Atto 3 which is way better than ZS EV.

  • @johnminshall242
    @johnminshall242 Рік тому +1

    I’d want the space of 5, with tech of 4, but the design maybe of the new Marvel… so I’d be interested to see this test re-worked once the Marvel’s available.

  • @craggy4749
    @craggy4749 Рік тому +1

    Hello. My M5 has 11kW AC charging. I have the Trophy if that makes a difference.

  • @xxxyz721
    @xxxyz721 10 місяців тому

    I drove a zs petrol for a few weeks and whilst the car was “nice”, the rear was too vague on the motorway and the controls in the cabin were too minimalist and lacked feedback….

  • @tobybushnell
    @tobybushnell Рік тому +3

    MG5 for me. Can’t beat an estate!

  • @FalkinerTim
    @FalkinerTim 6 місяців тому

    In Australia, the MG5 is not available. I purchased the MG ZS EV Mk1 in 2020 and it has been a very solid car though I would prefer the lower MG5.

  • @ObiePaddles
    @ObiePaddles Рік тому +3

    Remember when 8 secs 0-100 was hot hatch territory? These speeds are more than fine…they are very faster for the average family, especially when you think 0-50km is faster than ICE cars…

  • @t8polestarcyan22
    @t8polestarcyan22 8 місяців тому

    The MG4 has rear multi-link suspension which helps driving and comfort a great deal. The ZS EV on the other hand has rear torsion-beam, not bad but can't match the MG4's rear independent suspension. So what about the MG5?
    All in all, I want the MG4. Not only the MG4 corners very well but it's also very stable thanks to its rear suspension. Looks good inside out. Only drawback of the MG4 is the Bridgestone tyres but that can fixed very quickly by taking the car to a tyre dealer. Personally I'd go for either Michelin Primacy 3 or 4 otherwise Continental MC6. Both Michelins and Continentals have long tread wear and yet good grip especially in wet conditions.

  • @stephenwensley9328
    @stephenwensley9328 Рік тому +1

    I agree MG4 probably the best car, MG5 best family option and we nearly leased one - but couldn’t fit all the family including child seats comfortably

  • @paulharvey439
    @paulharvey439 Рік тому +12

    I would buy a MG3 EV but hear they aren't going to make one . Such a pity that smaller cars are being ignored.

    • @phuketexplorer
      @phuketexplorer Рік тому

      The MG3 has been discontinued for quite some time where I live

    • @t8polestarcyan22
      @t8polestarcyan22 8 місяців тому

      Unless the MG3 can be purely electrified, I'll take a Honda Jazz. It's simply a much better car.

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 Рік тому

    What BMW, VW group, Stellantis group would give to be able to offer these Cars at that price. MG build quality seems spot on and the warranty one of the best on the market. MG may not win the badge snobbery but wins the smart option. And they must be doing well there is a fair few on the roads now. Right I’m away to buy a Car brand like Triumph, Alvin, Austin Healey and bring out a few uk built EV sports cars - who’s in with me 😁👍

  • @wandschauer
    @wandschauer 11 місяців тому

    Regarding space i set in an MG5 and ZS EV and found the MG5 to have way less space in the second row.

  • @matthewsalmon8194
    @matthewsalmon8194 9 місяців тому +1

    For me the MG ZS is the best buy and the best looking of the 3. I like the MG4's specs but the styling doesnt do it for me - its trying to hard and looks like a boxy boat version of a gallardo. The ZS has more comfort and practicality and the most comfortable interior - esp for rear passengers

  • @alistairmichael2370
    @alistairmichael2370 9 місяців тому +1

    I can't believe I heard nothing about different ranges of the different MGs

  • @stoner27th
    @stoner27th Рік тому

    I would love a 6/7 seater, 3 row MG5 with captain seats on the 2nd row.

  • @simonbaldwin69
    @simonbaldwin69 Рік тому +2

    There’s a few things wrong here, the two different mg4 you are showing, according to you are supposed to be se models, well they are not, the orange colour is only available in the trophy model and the red one is also a trophy model. Also the mg4 can charge at 11kw for ac. Also the best looking car is the mg4 in trophy spec!

  • @andrewchesney
    @andrewchesney Рік тому +1

    I found it most confusing in have a ORANGE car in the line-up and then using a different colour when describing the detail - What model was the ORANGE one? Thank you A++++

    • @craggy4749
      @craggy4749 Рік тому +1

      Trophy. If it has a spoiler it’s the Trophy Long range.

    • @WonkoTheSaneUK
      @WonkoTheSaneUK Рік тому

      Orange is exclusive to the MG4 Trophy

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому

      It's just a Trophy. You don't need to call it "Long range" as they don't do a standard range Trophy

    • @craggy4749
      @craggy4749 Рік тому

      @@markmueller8099 yeah I know. It’s just what MG refer to it as. It’s like the MG5’s The facelifts are both called ‘Long range’ when there is just 1 size battery.

  • @jonathantaylor1998
    @jonathantaylor1998 Рік тому

    Gosh...
    That's a surprise to me...
    Just how WIDE the MG4 is compared to the MG5 Estate...!
    I would never have thought it...

  • @ArvidNielsen
    @ArvidNielsen Рік тому

    The 4, yes 👍🏻
    (Is that headphone bleed, we’re hearing?)

  • @zhuyu5901
    @zhuyu5901 Рік тому +1

    I hope MG open business in Canada soon. I would buy MG4 as my day to day drive.

  • @tudurparry
    @tudurparry Рік тому

    What's a 2 point turn? :-)

  • @stevedogwildman2133
    @stevedogwildman2133 Рік тому +1

    Ok review, pity it didn't even mention which is the most efficient. I.e. what is the miles per kwh per car, so how much per mile to charge? Surely with an EV we need to know efficiency, rather than just range.

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому

      My MG4 standard range easily returns around 4 miles per kWh and that's in Sport with the HVAC on.

  • @YTMarcoYT
    @YTMarcoYT 9 місяців тому

    Didn't drive the MG 4 yet. But between the MG 5 and the ZS EV.... I would always got with the ZS EV. It just feels better. Don't know why. You can see better, it lays better on the street and it's more comfortable to sit in. And...the trunk didn't feel much smaller than the MG5 one.

  • @rbdogwood
    @rbdogwood Рік тому

    Thanks. I reckon the 4 for me.

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways Рік тому

    Great car!! But MG isn’t really my bag. I’m actually looking at a Vauxhall Combo camper called the Wheelhome Vikenze IIIe.

  • @clowray2747
    @clowray2747 Рік тому

    My MG ZS can achieve, and regularly does, 10 miles per Kwh around town. Its only the 51 kw battery and recharges from 10 to 80 % at home in only 5 hours, 7kwh charger.

    • @nedalrabadi1
      @nedalrabadi1 11 місяців тому

      how well is the ZS ride quality compared to MG4? and how does a 51 kw ZS fair against a 51kw MG4 ?

  • @FormulaWhine
    @FormulaWhine Рік тому

    I'd love it if they offered the MG5 as a saloon as well.
    Also: Does any energy supplier offer overnight tariffs these days? I haven't seen any offer them for a long time.

    • @Draigthedragon
      @Draigthedragon Рік тому +1

      Octopus and, I believe, Ovo

    • @ianbriant6060
      @ianbriant6060 Рік тому

      @@Draigthedragon and EDF

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh Рік тому +1

      Octopus Energy have reduced the cost of their Intelligent off-peak tariff from 10p per kwh, to 7.5p per kwh.

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому +1

      I have an MG4 SE standard range and I charge at home for 7.5p per kw. So my 51kw battery costs me £3.82. for that, I get 200 miles. That works out to less than 2p per mile.

    • @londonyes1380
      @londonyes1380 Рік тому

      ​@@markmueller8099 i would have half expected them to discontinue a cheap off peak tarrif. Interesting, il look into it.

  • @cannygrowabeard
    @cannygrowabeard Рік тому

    I just want the next gen MG5 to use the same underpinnings of the MG4 with an even more practical estate form.

  • @leifochmaltesfotbollstrix
    @leifochmaltesfotbollstrix Рік тому +1

    The review missed that the ZS EV and the MG4 have Euro NCAP crash test results that are good but the MG5 has NO results. Strange.

  • @mohammadsaklaen4664
    @mohammadsaklaen4664 Рік тому +3

    I am going to buy MG5 in two days time. Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @claudiotodaro9508
    @claudiotodaro9508 Рік тому

    My 6 years old daughter Hanna would choose the MG4, myself instead, for practical and range reasons, I would go for the ZS

  • @whitewerewolf1825
    @whitewerewolf1825 Рік тому

    If anyone get zs ev suv in the summer you get 320 miles and 273 miles in winter so this is a great car and price

  • @ISuperTed
    @ISuperTed Рік тому

    MG4 Estate would get my vote. Unlikely they’ll probably do a crossover version as they are bigger sellers.

  • @brummiesalteno-81
    @brummiesalteno-81 Рік тому

    The MG4 for me now, looks the best. Kids are a bit older and bigger so extra room in the back a big plus and no push chairs or buggies so boot space less of an issue.
    If I still had young kids I would have gone for the MG5.
    I dislike SUVs, what's the point? Hatchback type space with massive bulk.

  • @CobnutVTS
    @CobnutVTS Рік тому

    mg ztt is the one for me

  • @EliotHochberg
    @EliotHochberg Рік тому

    I know I’m being a little bit of an old man yelling on his lawn about this, but what’s really disappointing about MG is that none of these vehicles appear to have any real reference to MG vehicles of the past.
    Now I know that the new vehicle that’s coming out will have some reference to the old MG convertibles, But it just seems like this is another set of vehicles with a relatively characterless shark/dolphines/bird of prey look to it. The wagon looks a lot like an Infiniti, and the other ones just look like relatively generic style exercises.
    I know the EV‘s don’t technically need a grill because They have far less need for air for cooling, but most automobiles are defined by the way their headlights and grills look, and this business of minimizing and flattening all those things just makes everything look the same.
    The best I can say about these cars is that they’re in offensive. If any one of these was the only one with this style, it might seem interesting. But this just seems like what all car companies are doing. Especially Chinese car companies, but not limited to them.
    As the next generation is deciding that they’re probably not going to want to own a car, making vehicles, more and more generic, is not going to change their minds.

  • @supamario3055
    @supamario3055 Рік тому +1

    I would rather an updated ZS on the MG4 platform.. and preferably with AWD.

    • @WonkoTheSaneUK
      @WonkoTheSaneUK Рік тому +1

      You will in just a few years. ISTR MG have said that the MG4 will be their OLDEST EV by 2026.

  • @drxym
    @drxym Рік тому

    I'd definitely buy an MG5 if it shared the platform of the MG4 and had better interior space but it's just a facelifted older platform which is a shame.

  • @chrisw3771
    @chrisw3771 Рік тому +1

    Driven all of them, the MG4 is fun but everything is on the touchscreen (annoying as hell) The MG5 is a decent practical car. I brought the ZS. (The opening sunroof is noisy as hell though)

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому +1

      I have an MG4. Not everything is on the touchscreen. It has physical buttons under the touchscreen and the star buttons on the steering wheel are programmable.

    • @chrisw3771
      @chrisw3771 Рік тому

      Yes, there's are some, just to much on the touch screen for my liking. Way to distracting to drive

  • @BMWHP2
    @BMWHP2 Рік тому +2

    MG is making great EV's. MG4 hands down the nice oneof this 3.
    Maybe a small Cabrio next?

    • @CobnutVTS
      @CobnutVTS Рік тому +2

      the cyberster is coming out too

    • @BMWHP2
      @BMWHP2 Рік тому

      @@CobnutVTS Thats where our hopes were (untill we saw the estimated price of €60k).
      The only EV cabrio with a usable range is the 42kWh Fiat 500e Cabrio, but that is already €38.000.
      I guess the cost of the Cyberster will be even higher. That will make it unobtainable for us.
      We used to be able to buy several ICE Cabrio's for around €20k to €25k.
      The ICE Fiat 500 Cabrio still is €20k
      But with the arrival of the electric cars, they seem to have doubled in price, and even more than doubled.

    • @CobnutVTS
      @CobnutVTS Рік тому +1

      @@BMWHP2 ICE is the way to go man, i dont see myself in an electric car not with them prices as well, get an old MG F you'll never stop smiling

    • @BMWHP2
      @BMWHP2 Рік тому

      I think you are right there.
      Though i am pro electric, and would like to own one, the price difference between ICE and EV is still huge, even after 10 years doing 20.000km per year, ICE still is cheaper.
      And the starting prices are like unobtanium.
      I buy a brand new ICE cabrio for €20.000. Same car as EV starts at €38.000.
      To get a loan for that €18.000 difference wil set you back an other €3.000, which makes a total of €21.000 more for the EV than the €20.000 ICE cabrio. . . . . .

    • @phuketexplorer
      @phuketexplorer Рік тому +2

      It would be very successful. Their Cybster is too big and too expensive!

  • @ISuperTed
    @ISuperTed Рік тому +1

    Unfortunately for us none of them at the moment. Need space for 2 dogs, camping gear and a towbar bike rack. MG5 could do but it’s a bit too small and the MG4 is much more modern.
    Now if they had an MG6 - bigger boot, pure EV from the ground up and under £35k I’d bite their hand off (or my dogs would!).

    • @scotz74
      @scotz74 Рік тому

      I know, virtually all EV's at the moment are not dog friendly with their high tailgates and compromised boots, though I think the MG5 does the best job so far. Does the MG4 have a lower tailgate?

  • @bryandavies6074
    @bryandavies6074 Рік тому

    I agree with the conclusion. Looks wise? The ZS is a horrible blob and should be available in camouflage as opposed to bright colours. The MG5 is pretty innocuous and estate like. The MG4 looks good, if not inspiring, inside and out

  • @Mexi257
    @Mexi257 Рік тому

    The ZS doesn't offer that much more interior space compared with the 4. The ZS just seems an oddball really, plus its size hurts economy etc.

  • @Madonsteamrailways
    @Madonsteamrailways Рік тому

    As a disabled person of pensionable age, I consider both practicality and comfort before top speed!!

  • @tonybarton3746
    @tonybarton3746 Рік тому

    The orange one pips it 😊👍😂😂

  • @yetufekci1
    @yetufekci1 Рік тому

    I would go for 2020 Tesla model 3 long range.

  • @ChristaanSwart
    @ChristaanSwart 10 місяців тому

    They really need to revamp the MG5 Estate car. The MG4 just looks like a hatchback that is inflated itself like a puffer fish and the ZS like a shovel nose snake. The estate has all the practicality and smaller frontal area to make it go further on the highway. No one else makes a reasonably priced EV Estate...

  • @MrEmcklijs
    @MrEmcklijs 6 місяців тому

    thank you lady your a angel of tlling thanks

  • @phuketexplorer
    @phuketexplorer Рік тому +1

    The MG5 where I live is, and always has been a sports coupé - not an estate car. Weird!

  • @mrmawson2438
    @mrmawson2438 Рік тому

    MG Cyberster

  • @alandjenkins
    @alandjenkins Рік тому

    That’s not an SE LR. It’s an MG4 Trophy - you only get spoilers and the orange colour in the Trophy of the MG4.

  • @jchrisssinshs5058
    @jchrisssinshs5058 Рік тому +1

    MG4 is the best. If you need some extra space then go with the 5.

  • @decimal1815
    @decimal1815 7 місяців тому

    I hope MG bring out a smaller EV soon. These are all slightly too big for what I need.

  • @TheHughsie
    @TheHughsie Рік тому

    As a new dad I can confirm all the extra stuff a baby needs to carry. :)

  • @darwinsfish
    @darwinsfish Рік тому

    There’s a 0% apr deal on the MG 4 at the moment.

  • @sonytest5601
    @sonytest5601 Рік тому +2

    MG5 would be my choice.

  • @edwardkon939
    @edwardkon939 Рік тому +2

    My choice is MG Cyberster.

    • @Electrifyingcom
      @Electrifyingcom  Рік тому +1

      Ours too! 😊

    • @ISuperTed
      @ISuperTed Рік тому

      Mine too but not sure my 2 big dogs would agree 😂

    • @edwardkon939
      @edwardkon939 Рік тому

      @@ISuperTed Ian, your dogs would prefer the MG station wagon.

    • @user-ph6wz3mi5t
      @user-ph6wz3mi5t Рік тому +1

      MG Cyberster,敞篷、速度、两门轿跑。如果定价20万RMB以内将会是绝杀

  • @paulwaddilove
    @paulwaddilove Рік тому

    No reviewers ever mention the fact that the mg4 doesn’t have a centre rear headrest….

    • @davidspencer7254
      @davidspencer7254 7 місяців тому

      They know you'll pop in on the comments section.

  • @DrMikeOxgreen
    @DrMikeOxgreen Рік тому

    I was so excited by the mg5 because I enjoy the practicality of estates, but the 5 is so badly designed. High load lip, narrow opening and rear seats that don't fold flat. What a shame

  • @ObiePaddles
    @ObiePaddles Рік тому +1

    Please stop 10-80% charging speed as battery size makes too much difference. time to add 100 or 150 miles from 10% or something similar is better.

  • @stuartalexander3
    @stuartalexander3 Рік тому

    Too many defects now showing up on the MG4. Especially the dashboards blistering along with panels being loose and touchscreen issues etc etc.

    • @markmueller8099
      @markmueller8099 Рік тому

      I have a 2023 MG4. It does have minor infotainment issues but the main problems were in the early 2022 cars. 2023 has largely ironed them out.