All-new MG4 enters mass production in China, official debut set for August

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

But RWD is so much more fun.

Especially if you leave the factory tyres fitted.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Yeah their range estimates are ridiculously optimistic. I think NEDC claims 505km for the Trophy 64 kWh which I have never seen, not even when I drove the car of the dealership lot (I think it said 485 km of range then).

This might get closer

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[Wizard of Oz]

Front wheel drive? Are they serious?

I don't think a lot of punters know which wheels drive their car. I'm sure if I asked my wife and daughter about their cars, they wouldn't know.

 

[salty]

I don't think a lot of punters know which wheels drive their car. I'm sure if I asked my wife and daughter about their cars, they wouldn't know.

Or even what fuel.

 

[Caramaddy]

I must be honest, I am not a fan of the new design. It looks anonymous compared with the sharp lines of the original.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Or even what fuel.

Could come in handy! If anyone happens to park up near a bunch of shifty looking yoofs you could grab their attention by shouting " Oi, I've took the batteries out ! " and show them a couple of AA batteries you keep in your pocket for just such occasions. Also handy as makeshift knuckledusters should they take it the wrong way!!!

 

[Archev]

Could come in handy! If anyone happens to park up near a bunch of shifty looking yoofs you could grab their attention by shouting " Oi, I've took the batteries out ! " and show them a couple of AA batteries you keep in your pocket for just such occasions. Also handy as makeshift knuckledusters should they take it the wrong way!!!

Oh no not the double A’s

 

[Archev]

I don't think a lot of punters know which wheels drive their car. I'm sure if I asked my wife and daughter about their cars, they wouldn't know.

It’s the steering wheel isn’t it ?

 

[salty]

" Oi, I've took the batteries out ! " and show them a couple of AA batteries you keep in your pocket for just such occasions. Also handy as makeshift knuckledusters should they take it the wrong way!!!

And wouldn't suprise me at all, if some of um, believed you.

 

[Panther]

Am I missing something (a few brain cells perhaps), but people are talking about front wheel drive, but the blurb online for the new MG4 in China is saying "The MG4 is equipped with a 70 kWh battery pack and a 120 kW (163 hp) rear-mounted motor, configured as a single-motor rear-wheel-drive system."

 

[ReintjeWA]

Am I missing something (a few brain cells perhaps), but people are talking about front wheel drive, but the blurb online for the new MG4 in China is saying "The MG4 is equipped with a 70 kWh battery pack and a 120 kW (163 hp) rear-mounted motor, configured as a single-motor rear-wheel-drive system."

Yeah I just read that too, but that’s not what they told media in Australia, I wonder if the author of that article is getting their MG4s mixed up already?

 

[kiwi]

NEW BUDGET EV: Popular MG 4 to get an update and reshuffle

MG will field two unrelated vehicles – a new MG 4 with front-wheel drive, alongside today's model – in the electric small car category.

www.drive.com.au

Front wheel drive as per the video:

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[NLMGSAN]

I don't think a lot of punters know which wheels drive their car. I'm sure if I asked my wife and daughter about their cars, they wouldn't know.

But they will tell the car is understeering where the old MG4 did not...

 

[JonnyG]

I must be honest, I am not a fan of the new design. It looks anonymous compared with the sharp lines of the original.

Same here, I think SAIC / MG should have been a bit bolder with their design of the new MG4 and also the new IM5 and IM6. I'm thinking more Polestar like, but ETTO

 

[salty]

Same here, I think SAIC / MG should have been a bit bolder with their design of the new MG4 and also the new IM5 and IM6. I'm thinking more Polestar like, but ETTO

Agree. Although no doubt, very good cars.
And wouldn't put me off, a lM5 performance.
They are a Tad bland.