@@jasonrhl Another car site has been long term testing an Excite 64 and says, "...And it occasionally loses charge when parked overnight - sometimes up to five per cent - which I wasn’t expecting...". Just wondering, are you experiencing a similar problem? If so, if one was to leave the EV parked over a few days without usage, does the battery drain itself out, lets say 20%?? over a week? I do contemplate buying an EV, but there are times when I may not go for a drive for about 3 weeks. With an ICE car, if there is 60 litres in the tank, then in 3 weeks time there will still be 60 litres. I am currently averaging less than 3,000km per year over 14 years, and that includes a 4,500km trip from Melbourne to Perth.
I've had my MG4 Excite for less than a month but already it lives up to its promise. Zippy around town, comfortable on longer drives and the shorter range battery wasn't a drama at all for the 1500km road trip I just took it on.
BS. lets see how you feel in a year and if a car yard will even let you take it in against a petrol when you're begging to trade in .its happened in USA and UK
The MG warranty appears to be a good one and thereby indicates faith in their product. Whilst the BYD warranty is very dubious, with more holes than Swiss cheese, with only providing 3 yrs/60,000 km for it's infotainment system.
The MG4 is a deserving winner and breaks new ground for EVs at this affordable price point. It is especially appealing to people like me who don’t want to spend more than $50k on a new car but still want space, comfort, technology, driving enjoyment and low running costs. Congratulations and well done MG! Having said that, we recently ordered a new family car and didn’t choose the MG4. We found it a little too spartan for rear seat passengers. We went with the Hyundai Kona Premium Hybrid instead as it offered a bit more comfort and amenities for the whole family and is still priced affordably. The over-zealous safety nannies are a little off-putting, but as an overall package it suited our needs better.
I have had my MG4 Essence for a month now and really enjoy driving it, and most of the charge I put in comes from my smart charger and solar panels, makes for fun cheap motoring. I think the Kona is also a great car, but most of the time there's just 3 or less of us in the MG4. I wanted to see if a low cost EV would be any good as my first EV, before getting something else 4 years time when I will sell it with 3 years of warranty still left on the car
I have had my Essence 64 for just over a month and i can re enforce your comments. Just a great car to drive. PS. It is worth paying the extra and getting the Essence 64.
It won easily. It came mid-field in terms of the cost-of-ownership scores (50 per cent of the score) but eight of the 10 judges had it first and the other two second.
I agree with all of that, we bought one and it's an excellent car to drive and EXTREMELY efficient. Costs me $18 to get 350KM into it if I'm filling up from the grid. Usually we have solar to charge most of it, so I'm not worried about winter. Ev's also have a range of rebates as well, and they currently have excellent resale value.
Such a shame only the Excite 51 comes with a LFP battery (safer and good to charge to 100% all the time) but the higher models come with NMC batteries😢
You mean we can get a cheap car if we willingly give up all our personal data, support slave labour, support a hostile dictatorial regime and increase our dependency all in one go? Where do I sign up?
What's the point of this so-called RWD electric hatchbacks when we have cheap FWD hatchbacks? This one is for Harry and Meghan who needs this MG in the US to appease Charles, for the love of late Queen who loved UK MGs go find a Rover 75 or an MG SV.
But the system software do not Work in practical. the power up system is scrap, also most of the logic is looonngggg way from normal cars.. Just simpel things. exp. a rainy day you have used the wipers, next time you go to you MG4 and open the door.. in that moment the wiper make a automatic wipe, and the doorpanel is full of water incl. you self.. WHY, WHY does that automatic not just wait to you press the break pedal (the power on). there is lot more faults that give NO sense. also if you want to preheat the cabine, the car turn front and back light on.. whats the point you are not driving, maybe the logic is the naboes neet to know you are preparing to drive. the light use unneassary power for NO use at all.
@@mvnorsel6354 should be our last option and buying polished turds from china should not even be an option. How can Australians claim all the bs of supporting Taiwan but filling our roads with their hostile enemies cars?
Also Australia: China please buys our coal, iron and all the exports and pay us. I do export to China. I think trades benefit both sides and Australia needs Chinese money to buy our produce.
I’ve had an MG4 Essence 64 since the end of August. Great build quality, ride and handling. Nothing comes close for the money.
We bought the Excite 64 as the runabout but after taking it for a freeway trip through the hills we want to get a second. Maybe like what you bought
@@jasonrhl Another car site has been long term testing an Excite 64 and says, "...And it occasionally loses charge when parked overnight - sometimes up to five per cent - which I wasn’t expecting...". Just wondering, are you experiencing a similar problem? If so, if one was to leave the EV parked over a few days without usage, does the battery drain itself out, lets say 20%?? over a week?
I do contemplate buying an EV, but there are times when I may not go for a drive for about 3 weeks. With an ICE car, if there is 60 litres in the tank, then in 3 weeks time there will still be 60 litres. I am currently averaging less than 3,000km per year over 14 years, and that includes a 4,500km trip from Melbourne to Perth.
I've had my MG4 Excite for less than a month but already it lives up to its promise. Zippy around town, comfortable on longer drives and the shorter range battery wasn't a drama at all for the 1500km road trip I just took it on.
Good stuff sending your money to the regime so you can a few k
@@MrTripsJ and you've bought nothing at all that's Chinese? 🤣
@@MrTripsJdun work for any Aussie companies that export to CCP state own enterprises. How about starting with big miners and all the big banks?
@@MrTripsJIf you have bought any kind of technology you have done the same.
BS. lets see how you feel in a year and if a car yard will even let you take it in against a petrol when you're begging to trade in .its happened in USA and UK
WELL DONE MG. MG4 deserve the win for sure.
EV for the win ! 🙌
The 7 year warranty is a huge bonus.
The MG warranty appears to be a good one and thereby indicates faith in their product. Whilst the BYD warranty is very dubious, with more holes than Swiss cheese, with only providing 3 yrs/60,000 km for it's infotainment system.
The MG4 is a deserving winner and breaks new ground for EVs at this affordable price point. It is especially appealing to people like me who don’t want to spend more than $50k on a new car but still want space, comfort, technology, driving enjoyment and low running costs. Congratulations and well done MG!
Having said that, we recently ordered a new family car and didn’t choose the MG4. We found it a little too spartan for rear seat passengers. We went with the Hyundai Kona Premium Hybrid instead as it offered a bit more comfort and amenities for the whole family and is still priced affordably. The over-zealous safety nannies are a little off-putting, but as an overall package it suited our needs better.
I have had my MG4 Essence for a month now and really enjoy driving it, and most of the charge I put in comes from my smart charger and solar panels, makes for fun cheap motoring. I think the Kona is also a great car, but most of the time there's just 3 or less of us in the MG4. I wanted to see if a low cost EV would be any good as my first EV, before getting something else 4 years time when I will sell it with 3 years of warranty still left on the car
You've missed pointing out the reason people buy the Excite over the Essence - the LFP battery vs the NMC one
Didn't know that. LFP big life span?
Kudos to the presenter for wearing a Seiko Samurai on her wrist! Super cool.
I have had my Essence 64 for just over a month and i can re enforce your comments. Just a great car to drive. PS. It is worth paying the extra and getting the Essence 64.
Just got my MG4 51 excite, cant fault much with that price and the EV rebate here in WA.
Great news!
Can the MG4 have roof racks in Aus as some said warranty didnt allow it in UK market
Can we please see a screen shot of the scoresheet of the top 3 at least?
Did it won by a lot or 1 pt?
It won easily. It came mid-field in terms of the cost-of-ownership scores (50 per cent of the score) but eight of the 10 judges had it first and the other two second.
Would like to know how long it takes to recharge
I agree with all of that, we bought one and it's an excellent car to drive and EXTREMELY efficient. Costs me $18 to get 350KM into it if I'm filling up from the grid. Usually we have solar to charge most of it, so I'm not worried about winter. Ev's also have a range of rebates as well, and they currently have excellent resale value.
Such a shame only the Excite 51 comes with a LFP battery (safer and good to charge to 100% all the time) but the higher models come with NMC batteries😢
Future resale depreciation value I think not for my hard earned.
That is probably the main issue with buying one of these :(
I'm more worried about the resale of my non EV car in future if EVs keep getting better, cheaper and winning best car awards
Lane assist is well dodgy!!
Great choice. Great car!
Only 2 motors? Mitsubishi outlander has 3 motors!
just saw an advertisement for this, it bragged it was rear wheel drive, next they'll brag about having doors
You'd complain more if it was front wheel drive.
At last a product from the PRC wins such an award😅. This will not please all.
Xi might be
😂😂😂😂😂
You mean we can get a cheap car if we willingly give up all our personal data, support slave labour, support a hostile dictatorial regime and increase our dependency all in one go? Where do I sign up?
Go get a brain, stop reading too much MSM propaganda and lies.
How much did SAIC pay you for this?
Is this a joke? I’m waiting for the punchline.
and waiting
There isn't one. The MG4 is a great car.
You are the punchline . Go eat your racist hate.
No mate, your just a ludite.
6:13 Have you taken one for a test drive? I’m guessing no….
What's the point of this so-called RWD electric hatchbacks when we have cheap FWD hatchbacks? This one is for Harry and Meghan who needs this MG in the US to appease Charles, for the love of late Queen who loved UK MGs go find a Rover 75 or an MG SV.
The planet?
RWD EVs make sense due to their torque so as you accelerate more weight pressure gives RWD more traction, speed and control vs FWD
@@gav00 Is the MG4 become an ironic RWD family car? It's obvious most affordable RWD Falcon/Commodore family sedans are history for ever.
What a joke 😃 MG paid them off
You mean mg had more money than Toyota this time.
Wrong.
But the system software do not Work in practical. the power up system is scrap, also most of the logic is looonngggg way from normal cars.. Just simpel things. exp. a rainy day you have used the wipers, next time you go to you MG4 and open the door.. in that moment the wiper make a automatic wipe, and the doorpanel is full of water incl. you self.. WHY, WHY does that automatic not just wait to you press the break pedal (the power on). there is lot more faults that give NO sense. also if you want to preheat the cabine, the car turn front and back light on.. whats the point you are not driving, maybe the logic is the naboes neet to know you are preparing to drive. the light use unneassary power for NO use at all.
Australians: Watch out china is hostile and doesn’t have good intentions for our country
Also Australians: let me buy your cars PRC!!
Should we trade with China ?
@@mvnorsel6354 should be our last option and buying polished turds from china should not even be an option. How can Australians claim all the bs of supporting Taiwan but filling our roads with their hostile enemies cars?
Also Australia: China please buys our coal, iron and all the exports and pay us. I do export to China. I think trades benefit both sides and Australia needs Chinese money to buy our produce.
We have never been in a war with china
@@zanisgardening123- Chinese gov called Australians the “gum on the bottom of your boot” but Australians buy up their cars