Fun and practical.

[slmorgan42]

Took Ginger to help with some bank holiday diy.

Bit worrying that the Lamborghini orange closely matches BQ orange lol

 

[Johnny boy]

Where did you get the roof rack from, I thought it was not advisable to use one

 

[slmorgan42]

Technically the car is not rated in the UK for a roof bar. I believe it is in other countries so seems they could not be bothered getting it rated here.

It was the same with my MG5. My facelift was but the previous version wasn’t.

I asked my insurance company and they said it would not affect the insurance.

Not everyone realises cars are designed to be rolled and have the roof support the cars weight if it is upside down.

They are Summit SUP 064 roof bars. I got them for £90 from here.

Summit SUP-064 Premium Multi Fit Roof Bars, Black Steel, Set of 2

Elevate your travel experience with the Summit Premium Multi-Fit Roof Bars—an excellent blend of convenience, durability, and style. These roof bars arrive partially assembled, making installation a breeze. The non-slip coating ensures a secure grip, providing peace of mind during your journeys...

summitshop.co.uk

Here are some pics after adjusting and mounting them. They clamp to the body just above the door. When the door is open you can see the hook. They are very secure and do not damage the body work.

 

[Ian Key]

Technically the car is not rated in the UK for a roof bar. I believe it is in other countries so seems they could not be bothered getting it rated here.

The SE and Trophy aren't rated for a roof rack but the Trophy ER and XPower are.

https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/MG4_EV_Brochure_July_2024.pdf

 

[fshuk1]

The SE and Trophy aren't rated for a roof rack but the Trophy ER and XPower are.

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https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/MG4_EV_Brochure_July_2024.pdf

very interesting. I wonder why

 

[fshuk1]

• Trophy Long Range has a reinforced roof structure with pre-installed mounting points (hidden under trim panels) for roof racks. This is confirmed in Chinese MG owner manuals and parts catalogs.
• SE (Standard Range) lacks these reinforcements to save cost and weight, as it’s positioned as the base model.
• In EU/UK markets, the Trophy Long Range is homologated for roof loads (typically 50-75kg dynamic, 100kg static), while the SE is not tested/certified for this.

Evidence:

• Chinese MG4 forums (like Autohome and Baidu Tieba) mention that early SE models had a simpler roof panel without the internal bracing found in the Long Range.
• Some Chinese owners retrofitted roof racks on the SE but reported increased wind noise and minor roof flexing, suggesting structural differences.

 

[fshuk1]

Someone needs to check the "hidden under trim panels".......please

or deepseek could be hallucinating

 

[Tomg4]

• Trophy Long Range has a reinforced roof structure with pre-installed mounting points (hidden under trim panels) for roof racks. This is confirmed in Chinese MG owner manuals and parts catalogs.
• SE (Standard Range) lacks these reinforcements to save cost and weight, as it’s positioned as the base model.
• In EU/UK markets, the Trophy Long Range is homologated for roof loads (typically 50-75kg dynamic, 100kg static), while the SE is not tested/certified for this.

Evidence:

• Chinese MG4 forums (like Autohome and Baidu Tieba) mention that early SE models had a simpler roof panel without the internal bracing found in the Long Range.
• Some Chinese owners retrofitted roof racks on the SE but reported increased wind noise and minor roof flexing, suggesting structural differences.

Weird, the SR in the Netherlands is rated for 75kg roof load

 

[siteguru]

• Trophy Long Range has a reinforced roof structure with pre-installed mounting points (hidden under trim panels) for roof racks. This is confirmed in Chinese MG owner manuals and parts catalogs.
• SE (Standard Range) lacks these reinforcements to save cost and weight, as it’s positioned as the base model.
• In EU/UK markets, the Trophy Long Range is homologated for roof loads (typically 50-75kg dynamic, 100kg static), while the SE is not tested/certified for this.

Evidence:

• Chinese MG4 forums (like Autohome and Baidu Tieba) mention that early SE models had a simpler roof panel without the internal bracing found in the Long Range.
• Some Chinese owners retrofitted roof racks on the SE but reported increased wind noise and minor roof flexing, suggesting structural differences.

What's the source of that info?

 

[fshuk1]

DeepSeek. It's an AI.

But it does match @Ian Key table.

 

[Tomg4]

So you really can't verify the source...
Also, as far that I know the MG4 (doesn't matter which version) doesn't have any pre-installed mounting points. So the Deepseek answer is false

 

[fshuk1]

Weird, the SR in the Netherlands is rated for 75kg roof load

Can you share where this info comes from

 

[Tomg4]

Can you share where this info comes from

Ontdek de MG4 Electric

Maak kennis met de MG4, een compacte, 100% elektrische hatchback zonder compromissen. Ontdek meer actieradius. Meer stijl. Meer ruimte.

www.mgmotor.eu

Met een trekvermogen van 500 kg en een dakbelasting van maximaal 75 kg kunt u alles wat u nodig heeft in een kleine aanhanger of dakkoffer kwijt.

 

[fshuk1]

I don't see that this is for SE. Can you share that.
We know this is true for Trophy LR and XPower as per @Ian Key post

 

[Ian Key]

I don't see that this is for SE. Can you share that.
We know this is true for Trophy LR and XPower as per @Ian Key post

In the table I posted it's only the Trophy ER not the Trophy LR that is rated for a roof rack.

 

[Tomg4]

I don't see that this is for SE. Can you share that.
We know this is true for Trophy LR and XPower as per @Ian Key post

And I don't see anything specific so I assume it is for all MG4's

 

[T1 Terry]

Where do I put my snow skis? Maybe the same place as the snow this season ..... subject to availability ....... I'd hate to be dependent on making a yrs money in the ski seasons lately, it doesn't stay cold enough for long enough to run the snow making machines, the natural stuff is a very rare event these days and generally falls as rain, wrecking the man made stuff

T1 Terry

 

[ReintjeWA]

And I don't see anything specific so I assume it is for all MG4's

That website also says the MG4 does 0-100 in 3.8 seconds with it’s 180 kW motor, which is a mix of two different versions, so I wouldn’t assume that the roof rating applies to all cars.