MG4 in Australia

[Phil]

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[Wil Tryharder]

And on a completely unrelated topic, I got a stone chip in the windscreen yesterday, but it's a repairable size apparently (completely covered by a 5c coin and not too close to the edge) so am booked in for a repair this afternoon.

Update with the costs please.

 

[siteguru]

The rack is aluminium and would probably be rated quite poorly compared to alternative Australian made units… but it’s only 12kg. The 70L fridge/freezer weighs 34kg without the cover. We loaded in 12kg of tucker. Bringing us in at 48kg. Noosa MG (now closed) told me the tow ball limit on the tow bar they installed was 50kg. So I try and stick close to 50kg.

You have a typo somewhere ... 12 + 34 + 12 = 58kg.

(Yes, the max approved nose weight of a tow ball on the MG4 is 50kg).

 

[Wil Tryharder]

You have a typo somewhere ... 12 + 34 + 12 = 58kg.

(Yes, the max approved nose weight of a tow ball on the MG4 is 50kg).

Yup probably rushing. Let me check the paperwork on the fridge

 

[wattmatters]

Update with the costs please.

$180 repair.

 

[Wil Tryharder]

Yup probably rushing. Let me check the paperwork on the fridge

One typo, one reading error.
Actual math should read 12+30+12 =54
So take less Tucker next time

 

[David Wennerbom]

David Wennerbom Noraville NSW, a novice. I bought a 15 amp home charger from a crowd in Silverwater, Sydney; EVSE. A great and very helpful group. My MG4 that I bought new in 2023 came without a cover covering the CCS plug (the round, larger one) . On a roadtrip through the Snowys. Then from Kanchan to Omo, 150 or so km of mountainous unsealed dirt road the dust pile-up in the charging bay was chockers. I really thought I'd have trouble charging, everything was thickly covered in dust. Without using water it was difficult to clean up. I went to the dealership I purchased the car from. There was no cover available for MG4. I traded my original EV on the MG4. A MG ZS EV it had a cover I knew would fit. The item is unavailable; the dealerships don't even have a part number for it . I drove down to EVSE they found one for me. And guess what they didn't charge me for it. 'Anyone as ugly as you deserve to get it free.' MG4 is a great little car. I've put mine through the hoops and it's come up triumphant very time. A few minor issues but overall it ticks the the box each time.

 

[David Wennerbom]

Hi all. Not sure if there are any Aussies here but I guess I'll try.

So the MG4 EV just began selling in Australia 2 weeks ago. Took one for a test drive yesterday and really liked it. Looking to get the base model 51kW. Do we know if this batch is identical to the ones UK/EU got last year or they have made some improvements?

After doing some research, the issues that I am mostly concerned about are:

1. Some had deformed undertray beneath the rear motor. The ytuber said it is defect and covered under warranty. Can anyone in Aus with MG4 had a look at this and can confirm it has been addressed?
2. Jerky and potentially dangerous lane keeping assistance (LKA) that forced most users to turn it off. Has a patch rolled out that improved LKA or allowed you to turn it off permanently?

Any other feedback and people's thoughts are appreciated.

Edit: Since this thread is getting a lot of traction, I thought it might be a good idea for fellow aussies to share our honest initial experience with the MG4.

I purchased my MG4 new eighteen months ago from a dealership in Gosford NSW Australia. MG4 was chosen car of the year by eight out of ten judges. The reviews were outstanding hence my purchase, and very pleased with the results.

Hi all. Not sure if there are any Aussies here but I guess I'll try.

So the MG4 EV just began selling in Australia 2 weeks ago. Took one for a test drive yesterday and really liked it. Looking to get the base model 51kW. Do we know if this batch is identical to the ones UK/EU got last year or they have made some improvements?

After doing some research, the issues that I am mostly concerned about are:

1. Some had deformed undertray beneath the rear motor. The ytuber said it is defect and covered under warranty. Can anyone in Aus with MG4 had a look at this and can confirm it has been addressed?
2. Jerky and potentially dangerous lane keeping assistance (LKA) that forced most users to turn it off. Has a patch rolled out that improved LKA or allowed you to turn it off permanently?

Any other feedback and people's thoughts are appreciated.

Edit: Since this thread is getting a lot of traction, I thought it might be a good idea for fellow aussies to share our honest initial experience with the MG4.

In 2022 or 23 MG4 51kw EV in Australia was chosen the car of the year. The reviews were
sensational. I waited for the 64 kw version to be released. Then purchased mine.
There are usually people that bag things or people that appear to have good starts. So I find it is better to take note and check things out. People directly involved or owners give better reports. So if you get positive reactions I think it is better to take little notice and go with the original information. I have found my MG4 has ticked all the boxes and I've put it through the hoops over the eighteen months I've owned it. Sure there will be some things that will need to be fixed to your desire, but if they're not major and the car is performing well don't worry too much about them. Especially if the dealership is able to fix it without too much trouble.
I have no trouble recommending someone purchasing a MG4 for that matter even my first little MG ZS EV. It performed well as well. I was told it would get out to Broken Hill. The 267 kms range wouldn't make it. I spoke to owners who travel long distances. Some agreed with that I was being told others claimed they had gotten ranges over 300 kms. I reckon if they can get better than 300 kms so could I and went for it. So the little ZS went up into Queensland when chargers were few and far between. Then out into central outback Queensland to Longreach and Winton that really raised eyebrows. Down the Snowy Mountains and around about. These days with chargers when within range, carry your home charger I've had no trouble from hotel and motel owners allow me to change using the home charger from my room. If chargers are inside the range, use them don't drive past a charges and run your car out of energy. The car will charge quicker if you don't run it low on power/energy. Drive to the power gauge 10 and 11 will give you 95 to 100 or on a flat road 110 kms. Driving with the MG4 in Ecco on a flat road, driven on 110 kms for some kms. If there is a will there is a way. David Wennerbom

 

[Phil]

I purchased my MG4 new eighteen months ago from a dealership in Gosford NSW Australia. MG4 was chosen car of the year by eight out of ten judges. The reviews were outstanding hence my purchase, and very pleased with the results.
In 2022 or 23 MG4 51kw EV in Australia was chosen the car of the year. The reviews were
sensational. I waited for the 64 kw version to be released. Then purchased mine.
There are usually people that bag things or people that appear to have good starts. So I find it is better to take note and check things out. People directly involved or owners give better reports. So if you get positive reactions I think it is better to take little notice and go with the original information. I have found my MG4 has ticked all the boxes and I've put it through the hoops over the eighteen months I've owned it. Sure there will be some things that will need to be fixed to your desire, but if they're not major and the car is performing well don't worry too much about them. Especially if the dealership is able to fix it without too much trouble.
I have no trouble recommending someone purchasing a MG4 for that matter even my first little MG ZS EV. It performed well as well. I was told it would get out to Broken Hill. The 267 kms range wouldn't make it. I spoke to owners who travel long distances. Some agreed with that I was being told others claimed they had gotten ranges over 300 kms. I reckon if they can get better than 300 kms so could I and went for it. So the little ZS went up into Queensland when chargers were few and far between. Then out into central outback Queensland to Longreach and Winton that really raised eyebrows. Down the Snowy Mountains and around about. These days with chargers when within range, carry your home charger I've had no trouble from hotel and motel owners allow me to change using the home charger from my room. If chargers are inside the range, use them don't drive past a charges and run your car out of energy. The car will charge quicker if you don't run it low on power/energy. Drive to the power gauge 10 and 11 will give you 95 to 100 or on a flat road 110 kms. Driving with the MG4 in Ecco on a flat road, driven on 110 kms for some kms. If there is a will there is a way. David Wennerbom

Bought my 64kw Excite in late September ‘23, 24000km on the clock atm and loving it. Averaging just under 15kwh/100km on mostly rural driving and trips into Canberra, charging to 100% the evening before my next trip (usually 100km+) and I don’t charge again till it gets down to 10-20% and only then if I’m driving the next day.
As I’m getting credits on my solar/battery at home I’m cancelling out any fast charging fees and grid charges. Couldn’t be more satisfied.