MG4 - First UK dealer hands on photos and specifications

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Looks like all cars are transported without hub caps. Most of the cars appeared to have alloy wheels exposed but there were a couple that appeared to have steel wheels. Not sure if these were SE models, or destined for other (non-UK) markets.

Yes there were some Polestar 2 cars in the video.

Locking wheel nuts & pillar wraps are fitted as part of the PDI, but wheel trims & number plates are fitted by the dealership.

I know this because both the PDI & dealership checklists were left in my Zoe when I collected it in 2020.

 

[davz]

Anyone know if the interior has ambient lighting or footwell lights?
Also do the doors have puddle lights?

 

[Deleted member 9196]

Anyone know if the interior has ambient lighting or footwell lights?
Also do the doors have puddle lights?

Very unlikely.

 

[rmblue2]

maybe I'm colour blind but that's green?! ?

 

[Les burrows]

maybe I'm colour blind but that's green?! ?

rmblue2, please accept my apologies, I thought you meant a picture of the black roof as the roof appeared to be the topic of the thread at that time.
So no there’s nothing wrong with your eyes, and yes that is a green trophy model for sure my mistake.
Sorry.
Les

 

[AreFriendsElectric]

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but do we know why the SE long range and Trophy long range have different WLTP ranges?

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but do we know why the SE long range and Trophy long range have different WLTP ranges?

Because the trophy has a funky looking rear spoiler, which doesn't give it an aerodynamic advantage.

 

[duncerduncs]

Because the trophy has a funky looking rear spoiler, which doesn't give it an aerodynamic advantage.

It also weighs a bit more as it has extra equipment compared to the SE model.

I can't imagine there will be too much difference in the real world?!

 

[AreFriendsElectric]

Because the trophy has a funky looking rear spoiler, which doesn't give it an aerodynamic advantage.

Thank you. It seems a bit strange that MG would do this given that it is the top spec. Thankfully not currently a problem for the ZS EV variations.

 

[kin]

Thank you. It seems a bit strange that MG would do this given that it is the top spec. Thankfully not currently a problem for the ZS EV variations.

Goes to show those rear spoiler really does work rather than for looks, it must have created downforce, but as @duncerduncs commented above, you probably wouldn’t have noticed much difference unless your daily commute consists of a lot of motorway driving.

 

[dirk362]

If I were a betting man, I'd say it was more the extra weight that drops the Trophy to 270 miles instead of the SE Long Rong at 281.

The 'Twin Aero Rear Spoiler' (that's the name from the MG4 spec sheet) is there to improve airflow around the rear of the car, and more than likely part of the design to help keep the rear window clear given the lack of a rear wiper.

Remember also that there is a Trophy Extended Range model due by Q2 2023, which will use a larger battery with a WLTP of 329 miles (estimated). So there will, in time, be a top-spec Trophy model which has the longest range, best kit, etc.

 

[kin]

If I were a betting man, I'd say it was more the extra weight that drops the Trophy to 270 miles instead of the SE Long Rong at 281.

The 'Twin Aero Rear Spoiler' (that's the name from the MG4 spec sheet) is there to improve airflow around the rear of the car, and more than likely part of the design to help keep the rear window clear given the lack of a rear wiper.

Remember also that there is a Trophy Extended Range model due by Q2 2023, which will use a larger battery with a WLTP of 329 miles (estimated). So there will, in time, be a top-spec Trophy model which has the longest range, best kit, etc.

If you check MG4 spec, both SE LR and the Trophy has the same weight 1685kg, so it has nothing to do with weight.

 

[WalkingBootWeather]

The 'Twin Aero Rear Spoiler' (that's the name from the MG4 spec sheet) is there to improve airflow around the rear of the car, and more than likely part of the design to help keep the rear window clear given the lack of a rear wiper.

Either that or it is mostly just 'jewelry' to improve the cosmetic appearance.

I suspect that after-market kits will soon be available to pimp up your wheels if that is your thing.

 

[dirk362]

If you check MG4 spec, both SE LR and the Trophy has the same weight 1685kg, so it has nothing to do with weight.

Yeah, I saw that.
My only reason for saying extra weight was because I seem to remember this was mentioned in the podcast on the 19th, and also a couple of reviewers said the extra tech in the Trophy adds some weight to the car. My memory says 30Kg but that is probably wrong.
The reality is there will be loads of details we don't know yet, nor indeed may ever truly know.
It's more likely it's a combination of different factors that make the Trophy have less range.

 

[BugEyed]

it is mostly just 'jewelry' to improve the cosmetic appearance

+1.

Anyone care to explain the drop in efficiency of the LR Trophy from the LR SE with the same battery, motor, wheels, tyres etc? I still don't buy @Miles Roberts CG suggestion of the extra weight, particularly at the highway speed test. (Edited to delete wrongly attributed comment.)

The UK has a history of believing that large lumps of plastic stuck on the back of their cars makes them faster, the opposite is usually true unless they are covering up a design flaw such as with the Mk1 Sierra or the Porsche 930 Turbo.

 

[AdamMGEV]

Because the trophy has a funky looking rear spoiler, which doesn't give it an aerodynamic advantage.

It's a shame that on an electric car where they maximise efficiency with plastic covers on wheels they then put a spoiler on that actually decreases efficiency. Strange idea the designers came up with. Should have just put the usual small spoiler on that benefits efficiency.

 

[Les burrows]

Honestly guys, does anybody really give a dam about an 11 miles difference in range 11 miles that’s all for what ever the reason might be I ask you.??
Les

 

[WalkingBootWeather]

Honestly guys, does anybody really give a dam about an 11 miles difference in range 11 miles that’s all for what ever the reason might be I ask you.??
Les

Most of the time probably not, but nearing the end of a 250 mile journey I'd rather have 31 miles spare than 20. Also to gain an additional 11 miles on the Trophy you might need to take on 3 or 4 more kWh which might add £2 to a public fill.

I'm with @AdamMGEV , it seems a curious decision to put effort into maximising range via streamlining body, wheels etc. (and may be the reason why a rear wiper was excluded) then giving away 11 miles range by adding an unnecessary inefficient spoiler.

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

+1.

Anyone care to explain the drop in efficiency of the LR Trophy from the LR SE with the same battery, motor, wheels, tyres etc? I still don't buy @Miles Roberts CG suggestion of the extra weight, particularly at the highway speed test.

The UK has a history of believing that large lumps of plastic stuck on the back of their cars makes them faster, the opposite is usually true unless they are covering up a design flaw such as with the Mk1 Sierra or the Porsche 930 Turbo.

I said it was aerodynamically inefficient, I never said anything about weight. According to the specs, the Trophy LR and SE LR are similar in weight.

 

[Archev]

Honestly guys, does anybody really give a dam about an 11 miles difference in range 11 miles that’s all for what ever the reason might be I ask you.??
Les

Agreed. On a slow, very twisty and undulating songle track road two days ago over on the Argyle peninsula, we actually gained some mileage overall. Lochgilphead to Tarbert on the A83 is a beautiful twisty twin track with a superb (and still being improved) surface beloved of many motorcyclists.
On the way back we trickled round the B8024 via Kilberry, Ormsary and Achahoish. Terrific drive / tootle with grand views of the Paps over on the island of Jura. Traffic almost non existent if you discount the Lamborghini, two Ferraris and a Jaguar trundling along nose to tail at one point making a wonderfully musical din but maxing out at possibly 30 mph ? I don’t suppose any of their Goms showed a net gain of a few miles like that of our MG ?. I can’t imagine there’s many more downhills than uphills on a coastal route but it was always easy to keep the power needle dropping below zero ??
As an added bonus the big yellow power emitter was available in the sky all day - shame they don’t do roof panels for these cars ?‍ But we enjoyed it all the same ?