Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, to me it's one of the best looking EV's around, looks sporty and looks like it's moving even when parked, far better than 90% of those SUV's that look like a brick with four wheels, it represents an entry to EV's for people without a bottomless pocket !
Perhaps *the* most notable point about the MG4, is that it undercuts the basic petrol Astra, Focus and Golf.....thus providing a relatively easy way into EV ownership...
I like the way it looks. Maybe that's just because every other EV is a big ugly SUV. And I like that the MG4 comes in that bright blue and the cool orange and not just various shades of silver and grey like all the other cars it seems. I mean, it's no Lotus Elise or Porche 911, but they've gone all ugly SUV anyway. It's smart and sporty. I like it!
I'm a petrol head 100% but have been looking at the MG4 on my EV-only car scheme at work, it did seem to be great value. Having just watched your excellent video my mind is made up, MG here I come! Thanks for creating this video.
@@Jordan-fd5lp no I wouldn't buy one but if I had to it would be the Trophy 🏆 your better off getting a 2021 Hyundai ioniq with low mileage for £17-18k we've had 210 miles out of ours in summer and 140 miles in winter 1°c and snow ! All from a 38kwh battery saving you money on charging Vs the 52kwh in the standard range MG4 !
Owned my MG4 for 6 months now. Infotainment system is a little sluggish at times, but isn’t the maze you think. Two programmable shortcut buttons on steering wheel….I set them to climate control and camera. Agreed with many things you have said here. Not difficult to switch off lane assist which I do on the narrower country roads. I’d have mentioned the option to turn on Traffic Jam Assist which is brilliant.
Thank you from the Netherlands. I grew up loving the little MGB convertible. Now I'm looking for an electric car, and the MG4 definitely appeals to me. Rear-wheel drive. Good looking. NOT an SUV. Affordable. Thank you for doing this review in real world conditions!
Cool, I really like the charging speed -- I used to run an EV charging business, any EV that can draw power above 100KW is a blessing for the Charger operator.
Great video Jimi, I was amazed at how well the MG4 handled the snowy road, it looked very secure. The fast charge was also impressive, it shows how useful the battery pre-conditioning is.
Enjoyed watching your video again….have owned my MG4 for just under a year now, so it’s interesting to review your comments in this light. Pretty much agree with a great deal, although personally, for me, I like the look of the car very much. I love the orange colour, but it’s a bit 'marmite', some love it, others hate it! There are two programmable buttons on the steaming wheel….mine are set to activate the camera and temperature controls. For me, lane management is ok on most roads except narrow ones where I turn the system off. Agree that the infotainment screen is slow…!,,, I’d also mention that MG dealerships are not renowned for their customer support….I’ve just arranged my 1st service with a different dealer to the one I bought the car from as the support was so poor from them. Someone told me that MG has the worst rating for customer support in the UK….I'd have to check that out. Having said that, I haven’t had any mechanical issues with the car. Touch-up paint is not available from MG, so stone chips have to be dealt with by a third party paint shop. Saved a bucket load on fuel cost….cheap to charge with home charger and Octopus Intelligent Go tariff…..and I try to use the public Tesla chargers on long trips. If none are convenient en route then I try to find one that is Electroverse friendly.
Thank you so much for your input and engagement in my channel. Unfortunately, I haven't uploaded for a while as I'm concentrating on my Danish channel, which does have English subtitles. youtube.com/@bilertv?si=wmLw5vne1dkKDfwM
Thank you for your time with this MG! Your video was full of good points and opinions. I look forward to your journey as an automotive content creator. Keep up the good work, thanks
Thanks mate. At the moment I only concentrate on my Danish channel as the work pressure became too much. But I hope to have the opportunity to create more content in English in the future about EV’s. Thanks for watching 😊
Hi Jimi, you might like to know that Morris Garages started off by Modifying Morris Cars and over the Years produced far more Saloons than Open Top Sports Cars. Great Test of the MG4,. I had issues with the Infotainment System on my MG6, but as others have said, you can modify the use of the Steering wheel controls and you don't have to fumble around for them. Cheers.
This is the review I was looking for exactly and you presented it to me. Thanks for the ton of unusual information, and now I'm looking forward to lease one in Netherlands. Only thing I'm sad about it is give away my Mercedes for this electric beauty 😔
You're welcome. I am happy that my efforts are appreciated. And yes, moving from a Mercedes to an MG is a big step, but the MG4 is genuinely a good EV. Thanks for watching 😊
I really like the external design - not sure about the orange paint though. It looked good in the brochure, but not so good in the flesh. Reminds me of the colours used by RAC (a UK breakdown company) 🙂 I bought a grey one. Pleased with it. Thanks for the video.👍
Woah, I actually learned something from this one. The battery heating and the opening slots in the front for cooling. Just ordered the Xpower version myself, hope to get it by november.
Congrats Champ. I havent tried the X-Power yet, But i am expecting to Borrow it in aprox a month. Unfortunately I only do Danish cont for now. My time is limited. My Danish Chanel is Biler.TV
I've heard a lot of people complain about the driver assistance on the MG's. I've driven the MG5 and never had problems with it. quite the opposite, went a lot better than I expected. the drive had a lot of corners and traffic. the only time it didn't work "properly" was on the really sharp corners. other than that, I had it on the whole drive and braked and turned as it should. yes, sometimes its a bit "harsh" on the steering, but never to the point where I was scared or uncomfortable with it.
I have an MG ZS EV Mk1 (2020) and the lane assist if put on highest setting is reckoned very good and I find it excellent. However, the owners of the later model (the one without the grill) reckon the lane assist on the later model is pretty poor. As I say, these autonomous features are fantastic and you can absolutely trust your life on them, eight times out of ten. @@jimirosa
Great video, very useful to see how well it performs in the extreme cold conditions. I have the Trophy model on order for late January, here in the UK.
I can tell you how EV handles hills and mountains. Electric motor overheating, battery overheating and your mileage will disappear in a few minutes literally. And EV without a heater is just a bad joke. But I can explain you why. Because here where I live in a hot country with non-stop working air-conditioner mileage of any EV is not over 200km with fully charged battery driving straight with constant speed. Same situation will be with working heater in cold countries - not over 150-200km.
@@jimirosa okay. Interesting. What is the actual price difference for consumers then? In DE it is significant still. €9k comparing top spec MG4 to base model 3.
I agree with you the driving assistance systems are too sensitive. (Found this with a relative's Tesla too) It's also annoying that many settings need to be reset every time you use the car. A big plus is the charging speed - which was a big factor in my purchase - better than a Kia eNiro for example. Pricing is also very competitive and the 7 year warranty is re-assuring.
Thanks for this winter review of the MG4. I was curious how it would perform with the rear wheel drive. You have answered this question in normal drive. It would have been nice to see how the "snow"mode performs as well. But this will do fine.
Thanks. I only testet in “Normal” mode, and that worked fine. Snow mode has lower power and lower rekuperation, and will just funktion evne better. Thanks for watching.😊
I'm very interested in this car. I hope lots of them are bought in Ireland this year so there are used ones available in a couple of years when I next want to buy.
Hey Jimi, great review. Did you know, and if so - use, the customisable buttons on the steering wheel? I think these can be employed as shortcuts and used in conjunction with the up/down/left/right toggle buttons on the steering wheel for the A/C as well as the Driving Modes. Also, just wondering what tyres you had on the car? (I'm from the UK so wondering if you had snow/winter tyres on at all?) All the best, and merry Christmas!
Thank you my friend. And yes. There are customisable buttons that could be used as you describe. But I still miss physical buttons for basic functions. Regarding tires, the car ran on wintertires. Thanks for watching 😊
Got this after having the nissan leaf. Hated it at first. Warming up to it. Boot is incredible small and tiny back window but bigger battery and looks call in orange. But if you want big boot space and lots of leg room and more comfortable luxury seating go for the nissan leaf. Will continue to drive my ev. Hoping I will learn to love it
Thank you very much for your input and engagement in my channel. Unfortunately, I haven't uploaded for a while as I'm concentrating on my Danish channel, which does have English subtitles. youtube.com/@bilertv?si=wmLw5vne1dkKDfwM
Actually every motoring journalist in the UK has been told it is better to heat the seat and steering wheel than the cabin, especially when travelling alone, which makes sense.
Great review. The car drives great but the software is poor. I have the standard range with the LFP battery chemistry, it has 5/6 the capacity of the long range car, poorer winter performance but the battery is more durable. What are your thoughts on the LFP battery.
In general the LFP sounds like a good solution. Cheaper to manufacture, more durable and better for the environment. But especially in countries with a cold climate, they are challenged more than traditional lithium ion batteries. That is why I have not owned a car with an LFP battery myself. Thanks for watching 👍😊
What do you think might happen in terms of spare prices if the EU ramps up tariffs on Chinese vehicles as US and Canada are doing? I'm asking this as I'm interested about buying the car, but concerned about future customs regime?
It is difficult to make a qualified statement about it. I think we are looking at many closed car factories in the future. The prices of the cars will probably continue to fall for some time to come...
It seems that the main problems- lane assist and infotainment navigation are fixable with software improvements. I hope so, but for normal driving I have found this to be an excellent car with superb value. One thing not mentioned (except for door closure) is the build/paint quality. It compares well with Mazda and that is a very high standard, definitely not 'Chinese rubbish'.
The MG4 is a lovely car. But in Denmark it is now so close in price to a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range that it is hard not to choose the Tesla. Regarding assistant systems, I have just driven the MG4 for a week again. The car has had a software update, but unfortunately it is still a weakness of the car. Thanks for watching.
@@jimirosa In Denmark an overseas manufacturer has to pay VAT at the port of entry, not point of sale + any import duty. These cash flow issues are very effective protection.
So annoying how many car reviewers that don’t understand the car and it’s features before recoding their videos. Some basic things like not knowing the shortcut to switch on heater is unforgivable But the actual points you missed were no interior light in rear , no cup holders or arm rests, no air vents . All things every car has
My mum has one. Good value. Cabin pretty good. Fromt is stylish. Rear three quarters is actually ugly. Not a cohesive style. Good value and Iiked how it drived
The MG 4 does have some good features like you pointed out especially the ability to heat the battery, why all manufacturers don't do this is beyond me. Also heat pumps should be standard in EV vehicles if they increase the range. Its like BMW charging you for heated seats on a monthly basis. More cold weather tests please as even here in the UK our EV's suffered with the cold weather recently. It is a pity manufacturers don't give range figures for spring / summer and autumn / winter but I guess people wouldn't buy the EV. Hoovies garage did a really interesting video on the F150 EV lightning range in cold weather.
I think I'm right in saying that the UK model doesn't get a heat pump. We pay a lot for our cars in the UK and manufacturers still think they can skimp here.
@@bikeman123 Spot on. Sadly the right hand drive models in the UK and Ireland don't have heat pumps. I don't know how much more it would have cost but I would have liked to have one for the cabin heating.
@@RamblingOverHillsAndDowns Other manufacturers (eg Kia) generally charge around £1k for a heat pump - there are some user tests on youtube which suggest the efficiency gains for the UK are minimal. Would be good to have the option to add a heat pump tho.
The long range but more basic Lower spec model doesn't have lane assist etc. Does this mean the annoying lane/tech issues wouldn't happen in that model?
@@jimirosa Thank you for the update! Are you aware of any changelogs for these updates? I'm conscious that if the car decides to stop abruptly because it thinks there's an obstacle ahead we could get rear ended by a car following us. This would just be unacceptable... Is it possible to disable this by default? I'm concerned that my wife would take the car, forget to disable and get in one of those situations and panic
Kia ora, Jimi greetings from Aotearoa (New Zealand). Thanks for the review, we do not have this car yet in N.Z. Nearest to this is the MGZS ev and BYD Atto3. Where I live (central)is mostly temperate, only the volcanic plateau and far south get as cold as northern Europe. What we do have is hills and mountains, how would the rear drive be going up to ski fields in winter? Good to see the charging is very good. There is no heat pump? Did you have all season or winter tyres?
Thanks for watching Simon. Here in Denmark we are lucky. Huge number of electric cars are available here. This is also why I only make content about EV’s. The MG4 is far better than ZSEV. It has a heat pump and charges on 3 fases (in Denmark), although borg not in the cheaper Nordic Edition, which I also mention in the video. The tires on the car in the video are winter tires. Merry Christmas
@@jimirosa We have 240V here, most homes are single phase, an electrician can install dual phase, 3 phase is for industrial or hyper charger/Tesla supercharger nearest one is 50km. Enjoy the snowy Christmas, we have sun & rain 20-25C so far.
Everything on the screen along with steering wheel shortcut buttons and the odd bit of voice command you soon get used to everything and it becomes very simple to use.
The thing about the temperature is fixed. It was a software error showing 5 degrees too much. So 26 in the display was really 21. On mine now 21-22 is ok in the Norwegian winter with -14 outside.
@@jimirosa I do not agree. If the headlight seal is quality made, no fogging must happen under any weather! What will happen when it rains if it fogs up during cold time? I am planing on buying MG4 when it becomes available here but this gives me doubts on how the car is made. Adding the problems eith floor panels bending I saw in other videos.
My friend took a 32 grand black MG model in Scotland.. it’s fine … the trunk/boot is too small for my liking … they are fast .. and charge fast … you can get these in Scotland via Mobility for disabled and elderly … a Two grand upfront payment..for the long range model … Technology of cars is moving faster … stopping noise …petrol and diesel contaminants …will help clean up cities dramatically… now we look at clean Electricity Production and sadly oil dependency of Arab nations will render them …. Poorer … when oil is not in high demand… Bless
This is an old video. I don't remember if the car was on winter- or summer tires. Usually they come with, for the season, correct tires from the importer when I borrow the cars...
@@jimirosa Hi. thanks for video. what winter tire MG using as a stock winter tire? time to change summer tire on my MG4 to winter but its seems to be a chellenge to find proper winter EV tire with less sound and high fuel efficiency . proper designed EV tires are very expensive .
If the heating is not enough for you in -4 to -10C, how about in real winter with -25 and colder? My Mazda diesel works great, my old Opel petrol car works great
I haven't had the opportunity to drive the car in colder conditions, but drove 4 electric cars to Nordkapp exactly one year ago. You can find the videos here on the channel. No problem in Tesla, Skoda and Hyundai 👍😊⚡️🔋
To turn off the traction control (ESC). Swipe down from the top of the home screen and it's there on the left. I have yet to see anyone drive this car properly.
@@jimirosa maybe, but I have been stuck in a front wheel drive car for years, my MG4 is being delivered in March. I was hoping to see someone slide it at least alittle before I get mine.
Hmm does it not at all come with a heatpump in denmark??? This is the luxury spec list in Norway. Aerodynamisk bakspoiler Varmepumpe (heatpump) Oppvarmede forseter (heated seats in front) Oppvarmet skinnratt (heated steering wheel) 360 graders kamera Navigasjon i sanntid MG Pilot med BSD / RCTA/ DOW Trådløs lading 6-veis justerbart førersete Batterilading med forvarming (preheating battery)
Just wondering why all MG cars have a disproportional wheel size. Every model looks underwheeled. Look at MG ZS EV or the MG marvel. Looks really weird.
At the beginning it was stated that the WLTP figs were 435km of range at 166W/km. Later in real world driving it was 250 W/km. That's a huge difference. Also, the batteries are NCM and thus it is recommended that charge is either 80 or 90% maximum and discharge is not less than 5%, further reducing range. Thus max range of 211 Km in those conditions. Pathetic. My Mazda 2 gets 1000km on 44 li of diesel. Why on earth would I want an EV?
The 250 wh/km was wit heavy motoreay driving at 130 km/h You’re Mazda wont do that great under those conditions. After owning 30+ ICE Cars (BMW, Audi and so on) i am not going back to fossil fuels 😊
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, to me it's one of the best looking EV's around, looks sporty and looks like it's moving even when parked, far better than 90% of those SUV's that look like a brick with four wheels, it represents an entry to EV's for people without a bottomless pocket !
Of course, tastes and preferences differ. thanks for watching 😊
Perhaps *the* most notable point about the MG4, is that it undercuts the basic petrol Astra, Focus and Golf.....thus providing a relatively easy way into EV ownership...
@@Brian-om2hh wait really? That's really impressive if that's the case
I like the way it looks. Maybe that's just because every other EV is a big ugly SUV. And I like that the MG4 comes in that bright blue and the cool orange and not just various shades of silver and grey like all the other cars it seems. I mean, it's no Lotus Elise or Porche 911, but they've gone all ugly SUV anyway. It's smart and sporty. I like it!
General consensus is that the MG4 is a very attractive looking car
I'm a petrol head 100% but have been looking at the MG4 on my EV-only car scheme at work, it did seem to be great value. Having just watched your excellent video my mind is made up, MG here I come! Thanks for creating this video.
Thanks for watching 👍😊
Just make sure you get the top of the range. You can thank me later
Have you got it yet? I’m considering the same
@@Jordan-fd5lp no I wouldn't buy one but if I had to it would be the Trophy 🏆 your better off getting a 2021 Hyundai ioniq with low mileage for £17-18k we've had 210 miles out of ours in summer and 140 miles in winter 1°c and snow ! All from a 38kwh battery saving you money on charging Vs the 52kwh in the standard range MG4 !
Owned my MG4 for 6 months now. Infotainment system is a little sluggish at times, but isn’t the maze you think. Two programmable shortcut buttons on steering wheel….I set them to climate control and camera. Agreed with many things you have said here. Not difficult to switch off lane assist which I do on the narrower country roads. I’d have mentioned the option to turn on Traffic Jam Assist which is brilliant.
Thanks for your inputs and Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you from the Netherlands. I grew up loving the little MGB convertible. Now I'm looking for an electric car, and the MG4 definitely appeals to me. Rear-wheel drive. Good looking. NOT an SUV. Affordable. Thank you for doing this review in real world conditions!
Thanks for watching 😊
Great to view the MG4 handling well in the snow, a reason why I tuned into your blog! I get mine in a week or so (I hope)
Thanks for watching and congrats with you’re MG4 👍😊
Great video. Merry Christmas from England. Really interested in the car looking forward to them bringing out the enhanced range in the UK in 2023
Thanks for watching 👍😊
I think it's really cool you've decided to change language to english. I think it's gonna increase the potentially for the channel a lot!
Thanks Samuel. haven't changed language. I have simply decided to test whether I can make an English version of my Danish video.
Thanks for watching 😊
@@jimirosa Jeg tror 100% det er vejen frem. 🙏
Cool, I really like the charging speed -- I used to run an EV charging business, any EV that can draw power above 100KW is a blessing for the Charger operator.
I agree 100% with You. Cool business You ran 🔋⚡️👍😊
So that all the customers can come and go quickly freeing up the charger faster while you get money at a faster rate? :D
A very frank and honest review provided in a easy to watch format. I look forward to some more.
Thanks alot 👍😊
Great video Jimi, I was amazed at how well the MG4 handled the snowy road, it looked very secure. The fast charge was also impressive, it shows how useful the battery pre-conditioning is.
Thanks and I agree 👍😊
@@jimirosa what kind of tires did the car have on? Studded/studless winter tires?
Enjoyed watching your video again….have owned my MG4 for just under a year now, so it’s interesting to review your comments in this light.
Pretty much agree with a great deal, although personally, for me, I like the look of the car very much. I love the orange colour, but it’s a bit 'marmite', some love it, others hate it! There are two programmable buttons on the steaming wheel….mine are set to activate the camera and temperature controls. For me, lane management is ok on most roads except narrow ones where I turn the system off. Agree that the infotainment screen is slow…!,,,
I’d also mention that MG dealerships are not renowned for their customer support….I’ve just arranged my 1st service with a different dealer to the one I bought the car from as the support was so poor from them. Someone told me that MG has the worst rating for customer support in the UK….I'd have to check that out. Having said that, I haven’t had any mechanical issues with the car. Touch-up paint is not available from MG, so stone chips have to be dealt with by a third party paint shop.
Saved a bucket load on fuel cost….cheap to charge with home charger and Octopus Intelligent Go tariff…..and I try to use the public Tesla chargers on long trips. If none are convenient en route then I try to find one that is Electroverse friendly.
Thank you so much for your input and engagement in my channel. Unfortunately, I haven't uploaded for a while as I'm concentrating on my Danish channel, which does have English subtitles.
youtube.com/@bilertv?si=wmLw5vne1dkKDfwM
Thank you for your time with this MG! Your video was full of good points and opinions. I look forward to your journey as an automotive content creator. Keep up the good work, thanks
Thanks mate.
At the moment I only concentrate on my Danish channel as the work pressure became too much. But I hope to have the opportunity to create more content in English in the future about EV’s.
Thanks for watching 😊
Excellent review. The infotainment system in the VW I D3 is just the same.Regards AJ
Thanks for the input and for watching 👍😊
Hi Jimi, you might like to know that Morris Garages started off by Modifying Morris Cars and over the Years produced far more Saloons than Open Top Sports Cars. Great Test of the MG4,. I had issues with the Infotainment System on my MG6, but as others have said, you can modify the use of the Steering wheel controls and you don't have to fumble around for them. Cheers.
Thanks. I actually tried to modify some buttons to my needs but I don't think it is sufficient compared to many competitors. Thanks for watching
This is the review I was looking for exactly and you presented it to me. Thanks for the ton of unusual information, and now I'm looking forward to lease one in Netherlands. Only thing I'm sad about it is give away my Mercedes for this electric beauty 😔
You're welcome.
I am happy that my efforts are appreciated.
And yes, moving from a Mercedes to an MG is a big step, but the MG4 is genuinely a good EV.
Thanks for watching 😊
I really like the external design - not sure about the orange paint though. It looked good in the brochure, but not so good in the flesh. Reminds me of the colours used by RAC (a UK breakdown company) 🙂 I bought a grey one. Pleased with it. Thanks for the video.👍
Thanks for your inputs.
I agree with all the considerations made. Congratulations on your gray MG 👍😊
I am big fan of the MG4. We have a Citroën e-C4 and love it but we would definitely have considered an MG4 if it had been available at the time
Very understandable. Both the way the MG4 charges and the manual preheating of the battery is a huge plus
Woah, I actually learned something from this one. The battery heating and the opening slots in the front for cooling. Just ordered the Xpower version myself, hope to get it by november.
Congrats Champ. I havent tried the X-Power yet, But i am expecting to Borrow it in aprox a month. Unfortunately I only do Danish cont for now. My time is limited. My Danish Chanel is Biler.TV
I've heard a lot of people complain about the driver assistance on the MG's. I've driven the MG5 and never had problems with it. quite the opposite, went a lot better than I expected. the drive had a lot of corners and traffic. the only time it didn't work "properly" was on the really sharp corners. other than that, I had it on the whole drive and braked and turned as it should. yes, sometimes its a bit "harsh" on the steering, but never to the point where I was scared or uncomfortable with it.
it was my clear conviction that the assistant systems in the MG4 are some of the least good among all the cars I drive.
I have an MG ZS EV Mk1 (2020) and the lane assist if put on highest setting is reckoned very good and I find it excellent. However, the owners of the later model (the one without the grill) reckon the lane assist on the later model is pretty poor. As I say, these autonomous features are fantastic and you can absolutely trust your life on them, eight times out of ten. @@jimirosa
Great video, very useful to see how well it performs in the extreme cold conditions. I have the Trophy model on order for late January, here in the UK.
Thanks and Congratulations with you’re New car 👍😊⚡️🔋
Hi did you get your car? What do you think of it? Should be getting mine this month!
@@lorcanb7 it’s a great car, so nice to drive and the Trophy looks stunning in white with the black roof and mirrors.
I was amazed how good it is on your winter roads pity there was no hills to see how it handles them . Good video cheers [UK viewer]
Thanks Mate. We do not have Any Hills in my part of Denmark 😊
Thanks for watching
I can tell you how EV handles hills and mountains. Electric motor overheating, battery overheating and your mileage will disappear in a few minutes literally. And EV without a heater is just a bad joke. But I can explain you why. Because here where I live in a hot country with non-stop working air-conditioner mileage of any EV is not over 200km with fully charged battery driving straight with constant speed. Same situation will be with working heater in cold countries - not over 150-200km.
This thing is streets ahead of the rest because of the price. Unbeatable.
it's a good package for the price.
In Denmark, however, Tesla is not much more expensive now due to tax.
@@jimirosa okay. Interesting. What is the actual price difference for consumers then? In DE it is significant still. €9k comparing top spec MG4 to base model 3.
I agree with you the driving assistance systems are too sensitive. (Found this with a relative's Tesla too) It's also annoying that many settings need to be reset every time you use the car. A big plus is the charging speed - which was a big factor in my purchase - better than a Kia eNiro for example. Pricing is also very competitive and the 7 year warranty is re-assuring.
i complained about that at the dealership and they said they where told that updated software update to correct this comming soon.
Very interesting car…..
want buy it……👍🏻👍🏻
it's super interesting, but Tesla's new pricing makes a Model 3 an exciting alternative. in Denmark the difference is not very big
Thanks for this winter review of the MG4. I was curious how it would perform with the rear wheel drive. You have answered this question in normal drive. It would have been nice to see how the "snow"mode performs as well. But this will do fine.
Thanks. I only testet in “Normal” mode, and that worked fine. Snow mode has lower power and lower rekuperation, and will just funktion evne better.
Thanks for watching.😊
Great review, thank you
Thanks for watching 👍😊
I'm very interested in this car. I hope lots of them are bought in Ireland this year so there are used ones available in a couple of years when I next want to buy.
I'm pretty sure the car will be popular. so if it is sold on your market, there will probably be many used ones on offer
Great Review, Thank you..
Thanks for watching!
Hey Jimi, great review. Did you know, and if so - use, the customisable buttons on the steering wheel? I think these can be employed as shortcuts and used in conjunction with the up/down/left/right toggle buttons on the steering wheel for the A/C as well as the Driving Modes.
Also, just wondering what tyres you had on the car? (I'm from the UK so wondering if you had snow/winter tyres on at all?)
All the best, and merry Christmas!
Thank you my friend.
And yes. There are customisable buttons that could be used as you describe. But I still miss physical buttons for basic functions.
Regarding tires, the car ran on wintertires.
Thanks for watching 😊
@@jimirosa I completely agree! Bring back knobs and buttons!
Thanks. Very very good review !
Thanks for watching 👍😊
Got this after having the nissan leaf. Hated it at first. Warming up to it. Boot is incredible small and tiny back window but bigger battery and looks call in orange. But if you want big boot space and lots of leg room and more comfortable luxury seating go for the nissan leaf. Will continue to drive my ev. Hoping I will learn to love it
Thank you very much for your input and engagement in my channel. Unfortunately, I haven't uploaded for a while as I'm concentrating on my Danish channel, which does have English subtitles.
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Mg4 looks amazing and cant wait for mine. I believe the heater isnt calibrated correctly by 2-3 degrees
Congratulations on your MG4. it's a good EV. Regarding the heating system, it is a distinct thing in Chinese cars…
About the climate and other stuff on the car you can save it to a star logo on the steering weel for quick acsess
I know 😊
Really useful review - thanks!
Thanks for watching 😊
Great video! Hello from Scotland
Thanks for watching. Marry Christmas 👍😊
Great informative video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching 😊
Actually every motoring journalist in the UK has been told it is better to heat the seat and steering wheel than the cabin, especially when travelling alone, which makes sense.
that is also correct.
However, my videos are based on normal everyday use and I would like to have heat in the cabin.
Thanks for watching 😊
Nice video. I think it would be useful to know how the car behaves on charging when you do not activate manual the battery heater.
my bet would be that it is 10 minutes slower in the same 10-80%
Nice review!
Thanks Peter 😊
Great informative video, thanks for sharing!….
Thanks for watching 😊
Nice 👍 design
It's perfectly okay to have different tastes 😉
Thanks for watching
Great video thanks very much for sharing
Thanks for watching 😊
I must say that the manual battery heater is epic..i wish my EV hade this!
I agree. A perfect feature 👍😊
Excellent review indeed.
Btw, have you done the reviews of VW Polo,Golf,Passat & old land rovers,discovery,defenders?
Best Regards,
Take care.
Thanks alot. No. I only do EV’s 😊🔋⚡️
Great review. The car drives great but the software is poor. I have the standard range with the LFP battery chemistry, it has 5/6 the capacity of the long range car, poorer winter performance but the battery is more durable. What are your thoughts on the LFP battery.
In general the LFP sounds like a good solution.
Cheaper to manufacture, more durable and better for the environment. But especially in countries with a cold climate, they are challenged more than traditional lithium ion batteries. That is why I have not owned a car with an LFP battery myself.
Thanks for watching 👍😊
It's a great looking car, it ticks all proportions needed for a sporty hatchback...and yea it drives smooth like a german sports car.
I would prefer bigger wheels, but otherwise I agree 😊
Thanks for watching
It may have already commented on but the left hand star button on the steering wheel can be used to change driving mode (only on trophy in uk)
I know, But the system os not on pair with the many competitors…
Great video and review. Such an interesting car! Can you tell something about audio/sound quality? Thanks!
Thanks alot. The AUDIO system is nothing special, But fine for podcasts and low level Music AUDIO on Daily commute..
@@jimirosa thanks! Hopefully it will be easy to upgrade it aftermarket in terms of speakers!
good review
Thanks 😊
What do you think might happen in terms of spare prices if the EU ramps up tariffs on Chinese vehicles as US and Canada are doing?
I'm asking this as I'm interested about buying the car, but concerned about future customs regime?
It is difficult to make a qualified statement about it.
I think we are looking at many closed car factories in the future. The prices of the cars will probably continue to fall for some time to come...
It seems that the main problems- lane assist and infotainment navigation are fixable with software improvements. I hope so, but for normal driving I have found this to be an excellent car with superb value. One thing not mentioned (except for door closure) is the build/paint quality. It compares well with Mazda and that is a very high standard, definitely not 'Chinese rubbish'.
The MG4 is a lovely car. But in Denmark it is now so close in price to a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range that it is hard not to choose the Tesla. Regarding assistant systems, I have just driven the MG4 for a week again. The car has had a software update, but unfortunately it is still a weakness of the car. Thanks for watching.
@@jimirosa In Denmark an overseas manufacturer has to pay VAT at the port of entry, not point of sale + any import duty. These cash flow issues are very effective protection.
What about the fan speed of the heater when it's cold?
It’s off course pretty high. AC systems in Chinese EV’s are not known to be great…
How unexpected the world has become. I never thought I would see a brand that used to be British but now Chinese owned being reviewed in Denmark!
Things change 😉
Fantastic love it
Thanks for watching 😊
A thing i would love to hear is what kind of tires is used? That would also affect the result right?
Absolutely. Unfortunately i dont remember… Sorry
Bridgestones @@jimirosa
So annoying how many car reviewers that don’t understand the car and it’s features before recoding their videos.
Some basic things like not knowing the shortcut to switch on heater is unforgivable
But the actual points you missed were no interior light in rear , no cup holders or arm rests, no air vents . All things every car has
Surely, there’s a shortcut button on the central console for commonly accessed functions
There is Yes. But the software and infotainment system is just not very good 😊
Two programmable buttons, one each side on steaming wheel.
My mum has one. Good value. Cabin pretty good. Fromt is stylish. Rear three quarters is actually ugly. Not a cohesive style. Good value and Iiked how it drived
Thanks for watching. You’re mum drives a great EV 👍😊🔋⚡️
Second Generation NISSAN LEAF ZE1 does have a Heatpump which is why its better EV
The MG4 (exept Nordic edition) had the heatpump as standard
The MG 4 does have some good features like you pointed out especially the ability to heat the battery, why all manufacturers don't do this is beyond me. Also heat pumps should be standard in EV vehicles if they increase the range. Its like BMW charging you for heated seats on a monthly basis. More cold weather tests please as even here in the UK our EV's suffered with the cold weather recently. It is a pity manufacturers don't give range figures for spring / summer and autumn / winter but I guess people wouldn't buy the EV. Hoovies garage did a really interesting video on the F150 EV lightning range in cold weather.
Thanks for you’re inputs and Thanks for watching 👍😊
I think I'm right in saying that the UK model doesn't get a heat pump. We pay a lot for our cars in the UK and manufacturers still think they can skimp here.
@@bikeman123 Spot on. Sadly the right hand drive models in the UK and Ireland don't have heat pumps. I don't know how much more it would have cost but I would have liked to have one for the cabin heating.
@@RamblingOverHillsAndDowns Other manufacturers (eg Kia) generally charge around £1k for a heat pump - there are some user tests on youtube which suggest the efficiency gains for the UK are minimal. Would be good to have the option to add a heat pump tho.
The long range but more basic Lower spec model doesn't have lane assist etc. Does this mean the annoying lane/tech issues wouldn't happen in that model?
I’ve only testet this version and in Denmark We Can only choose from the two models mentioned in the video…
Has the driving aids received any updates so far or scheduled to get them? Also wish it would self park as well..
Yes, they have been updated. But unfortunately the driving assistants in the MG4 are still among the worst on the market.
Thanks for watching 😊
@@jimirosa Thank you for the update! Are you aware of any changelogs for these updates? I'm conscious that if the car decides to stop abruptly because it thinks there's an obstacle ahead we could get rear ended by a car following us. This would just be unacceptable... Is it possible to disable this by default? I'm concerned that my wife would take the car, forget to disable and get in one of those situations and panic
This 7y warranty is great but it's a list with several things that's limited to 1-7y. But the main / expensive thing is 7y.
True.
Kia ora, Jimi greetings from Aotearoa (New Zealand). Thanks for the review, we do not have this car yet in N.Z. Nearest to this is the MGZS ev and BYD Atto3. Where I live (central)is mostly temperate, only the volcanic plateau and far south get as cold as northern Europe. What we do have is hills and mountains, how would the rear drive be going up to ski fields in winter? Good to see the charging is very good. There is no heat pump? Did you have all season or winter tyres?
Thanks for watching Simon.
Here in Denmark we are lucky. Huge number of electric cars are available here. This is also why I only make content about EV’s. The MG4 is far better than ZSEV. It has a heat pump and charges on 3 fases (in Denmark), although borg not in the cheaper Nordic Edition, which I also mention in the video. The tires on the car in the video are winter tires.
Merry Christmas
@@jimirosa We have 240V here, most homes are single phase, an electrician can install dual phase, 3 phase is for industrial or hyper charger/Tesla supercharger nearest one is 50km. Enjoy the snowy Christmas, we have sun & rain 20-25C so far.
Everything on the screen along with steering wheel shortcut buttons and the odd bit of voice command you soon get used to everything and it becomes very simple to use.
Thanks for the inputs 👍😊
cant you assign stuff to the wheel buttons - ie cant you assign the mode switching there?
Yes You Can but not enough buttons 😊
The Nordic edition may have a smaller battery because you have many more chargers than, say, stone-age countries such as mine - the UK.... 😭
😂😂😂👍
Yes, ee have many AC and DC chargers. But out winters Can be cold and with No heatpump thats a Deal breaker…
Great video Jimi. Did you use winter tyres?
Thanks. And Yes 👍😊
No, looks like season tyres.
How does it compare to the eSoul? I always thought that was the "EV to beat".
I’m Sorry.
I have never driven it.
The e-soul is a rare EV in Denmark.
The thing about the temperature is fixed. It was a software error showing 5 degrees too much. So 26 in the display was really 21. On mine now 21-22 is ok in the Norwegian winter with -14 outside.
Okay. It is funny. I'm driving the XPower edition this week and this has the same problem.
Does this car fit 3 children in the back seats? Thanks
There is no room for three children in car seats. I would estimate that the car has the same space as a newer Golf.
Interesting, because in my old Gold 5, 1.9 TDI, it fits easily 2 people and a child, or two children and a grown up person. Thank you for your answer!
It look a lot better then the bud ugly VW ID3,ID4,ID5, BMWi3, etc
I agree 👍😊
There bin an update in the system. All things about laneass, are good now.
Hi there. Unfortunately, I don't agree with that. I revisited the car on my Danish channel a week ago, and the systems are still miserable.
Is the MG 4 on winter tyres in this video?
Yes
@@jimirosaStudded or friction?
Is there a lot of wind noise at normal or high speed?
it's definitely okay for a car in that price range
It's wonderful ev MG vehicle. 👍👍🦓🦊🐕🐷🍋🍊
Yes. Absolutely 👍😊
Is that fogging inside the left main light? If so that shows poor manufacture quality/quality management?
Fog in headlights is very normal in every car in Danish climate…
@@jimirosa I do not agree.
If the headlight seal is quality made, no fogging must happen under any weather! What will happen when it rains if it fogs up during cold time?
I am planing on buying MG4 when it becomes available here but this gives me doubts on how the car is made. Adding the problems eith floor panels bending I saw in other videos.
Why are there two coolant reservoirs?
In many electric cars, there are separate cooling systems for the high-voltage battery and for the drivetrain.
My friend took a 32 grand black MG model in Scotland.. it’s fine … the trunk/boot is too small for my liking … they are fast .. and charge fast … you can get these in Scotland via Mobility for disabled and elderly … a Two grand upfront payment..for the long range model … Technology of cars is moving faster … stopping noise …petrol and diesel contaminants …will help clean up cities dramatically… now we look at clean Electricity Production and sadly oil dependency of Arab nations will render them …. Poorer … when oil is not in high demand…
Bless
Thanks for your inputs and for watching 👍😊
Disagree about the looks - the car looks really good. One of the best looking medium sized EVs.
You are of course well within your rights to think what you want, just as I am 😉
Winter test with summer tires? MG4 be default has summer Bridgestone
This is an old video. I don't remember if the car was on winter- or summer tires. Usually they come with, for the season, correct tires from the importer when I borrow the cars...
Hi did you have winter tyres on the car ?
Yes 😊
@@jimirosa Hi. thanks for video. what winter tire MG using as a stock winter tire? time to change summer tire on my MG4 to winter but its seems to be a chellenge to find proper winter EV tire with less sound and high fuel efficiency . proper designed EV tires are very expensive .
If the heating is not enough for you in -4 to -10C, how about in real winter with -25 and colder?
My Mazda diesel works great, my old Opel petrol car works great
I haven't had the opportunity to drive the car in colder conditions, but drove 4 electric cars to Nordkapp exactly one year ago. You can find the videos here on the channel.
No problem in Tesla, Skoda and Hyundai 👍😊⚡️🔋
Fedt koncept Jimi. Godt engelsk også. Motorvej ja freeway eller highway... Good luck.🤗😉
Thanks mester 😊
In Australia we have 7 year unlimited KM warranty
Unfortunately we have to settle for 7 years and 150,000 km here in Denmark
God Yule from the UK ☺️
Mange tak og i lige måde 👍😉
To turn off the traction control (ESC). Swipe down from the top of the home screen and it's there on the left. I have yet to see anyone drive this car properly.
You sound like it is an M3 Competition 😂👍
@@jimirosa maybe, but I have been stuck in a front wheel drive car for years, my MG4 is being delivered in March. I was hoping to see someone slide it at least alittle before I get mine.
No have rear wiper. T T
As many other Unfortunately…
What other ev are you comparing this to. ?
Kia Niro EV and ID. 3
It would be great to see a comparison against the Cupra Born (effectively ID3 with tweaks I know)
No heat pump is a show stopper for me and anybody that lives in a country where average winter temperatures are below say 10 deg c.
There is a heat pump in the car. Only the Nordic edition that uses PTC heater 😊
10:58 yes American kids can be quite large
I imagine that large kids can be found everywhere 😊
Hmm does it not at all come with a heatpump in denmark??? This is the luxury spec list in Norway.
Aerodynamisk bakspoiler
Varmepumpe (heatpump) Oppvarmede forseter (heated seats in front)
Oppvarmet skinnratt (heated steering wheel)
360 graders kamera
Navigasjon i sanntid
MG Pilot med BSD / RCTA/ DOW
Trådløs lading
6-veis justerbart førersete
Batterilading med forvarming (preheating battery)
As I say in the video, the cheaper Nordic Edition does not come with a heat pump but the Luxury line does 👍😊
Just wondering why all MG cars have a disproportional wheel size. Every model looks underwheeled. Look at MG ZS EV or the MG marvel. Looks really weird.
I totally agree. the cars look like something from the nineties, when the wheels were generally smaller
I like more the cheaper standard edition with smaller but LFP !! battery ,unkillable...
Yes. But in cold climate the heat pump is very Nice to have…
At the beginning it was stated that the WLTP figs were 435km of range at 166W/km. Later in real world driving it was 250 W/km. That's a huge difference. Also, the batteries are NCM and thus it is recommended that charge is either 80 or 90% maximum and discharge is not less than 5%, further reducing range. Thus max range of 211 Km in those conditions. Pathetic. My Mazda 2 gets 1000km on 44 li of diesel. Why on earth would I want an EV?
The 250 wh/km was wit heavy motoreay driving at 130 km/h
You’re Mazda wont do that great under those conditions.
After owning 30+ ICE Cars (BMW, Audi and so on) i am not going back to fossil fuels 😊
250 w/km? Damn.
Wh/km
The good news it's cheaper and cheaper, a demo with 15km on the clock asked A$27000 drive away with 10 year warranty. 😥😥😥
It’s crazy.
Here in Denmark prices also decline. Bit EV’s are now Selling more Then Ice Cars
@@jimirosa
It’s not happening in Australia, BEV only contributed less than 7% of sales.
*****👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 😊
The guy looks and sounds like Christoph waltz.
Except that Christopher Waltz is more than 20 years older than me, I take that as a huge compliment 😉
Turn off the traction control and show what it can do!
At first glance, it doesn't seem like that's an option, unfortunately
To turn off the traction control (ESC), swipe down from the top of the home screen and it's on the left.