MG4 X-Power waiting area

[Brettus]

I can’t be the only one waiting for this. I thought it might be useful to have a dedicated thread for news and discussion now it has an official UK name at least. I’ll try and collate the salient points from the various threads later in the day.

I’m torn between wanting a unique colour for it in the UK and wanting it to be more sleeper like and understated in a regular colour

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I can’t be the only one waiting for this. I thought it might be useful to have a dedicated thread for news and discussion now it has an official UK name at least. I’ll try and collate the salient points from the various threads later in the day.

I’m torn between wanting a unique colour for it in the UK and wanting it to be more sleeper like and understated in a regular colour

Would you like silver (which EU gets) or green (China)?

 

[Rolfe]

I think there's a lot to be said for a car like that looking unobtrusively similar to the equivalent tame model.

When I got my XR2 I got sick and tired of cops pulling me over, apparently on suspicion of driving a boy racer, no more than that. When I switched to my Peugeot 306 GTi6, which was significantly faster than the XR2 but looked exactly like the base model 306, all that stopped. Ditto with the Golf GTi, which again didn't look all that different from the basic Golf unless you have a keen eye for red stripes.

 

[Brettus]

Would you like silver (which EU gets) or green (China)?

Ooh hadn’t seen silver. The green is definitely not a nice one (IMHO of course) I’d be tempted for a British Racing Green version though

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I think there's a lot to be said for a car like that looking unobtrusively similar to the equivalent tame model.

I believe the technical term is "Sleeper" (USA) or "Q-car" (UK).

Sleeper (car) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Cocijo]

Are there any published reviews and detailed pic/spec of the car yet?

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Are there any published reviews and detailed pic/spec of the car yet?

I don't think there's anything in English yet, but if you ask YouTube for "MG Mulan Triumph" (the Chinese name for the car), you might find a few.

 

[Brettus]

Are there any published reviews and detailed pic/spec of the car yet?

Nothing official yet just expected specs.
Twin motors for 440bhp
Uprated brakes
Fancier upholstery
I’m hoping it’ll have some of the improvements recently posted like rear wiper and one pedal driving.

There’s a slim chance of 77kwh battery as that’s confirmed for some AU models.
Supposed to be showing off a version of it (might just be the platform) at goodwood apparently. Hopefully something more official from then

 

[OriginalBigAl]

On the SAIC China MG4 site it appears? to show a glass roof option. Unless its a fanciful high quality image.

 

[RobQuads]

In China they have the glass roof on the all models so not sure if thats just a general change or a China option only

 

[Brettus]

In China they have the glass roof on the all models so not sure if thats just a general change or a China option only

Yeah, I’m not expecting anything too fancy for the UK given the pretty modest price bump. £38k is the latest figure I’d heard.

 

[Moose]

I'm still undecided - I'd really like one, but I think I really need something with a bigger boot....

 

[Hboutdat]

Yeah, I’m not expecting anything too fancy for the UK given the pretty modest price bump. £38k is the latest figure I’d heard.

Most of the recent videos cropping up showing the Xpower version being driven make it look like its getting the bare minimum in terms of sporting interior upgrade, certainly compared to the more outlandish interior early concepts hinted at. Basically same as standard but the seats get dark Alcantera centers/red stitch, no other additional flourishes, although on one video showing a disguised EU version it had a black xpower sticker on the gear selector

And then the already seen wheels/orange calipers on the exterior seem to be the only styling tweak, perhaps different inserts in the black plastic.

 

[CarlMG4]

I personally love the matte green colour, it would be my first choice. Not sure it goes with the orange calipers though. Bronze would be nice.

 

[kin]

I’ve watched one of the reviews, Matt green is only available for the performance version, and it also has a rear wipe and electric tailgate.
But it still uses 64kw battery with WTLP range of only 385km(240miles), although all testers were very impressed with its handling and road holding, the only weakness was choice of tyres were more for low rolling resistance for economy than for performance.

 

[CarlMG4]

I’ve watched one of the reviews, Matt green is only available for the performance version, and it also has a rear wipe and electric tailgate.

I like the electric tailgate, the boot of the trophy is unfeasibly heavy compared to most cars I've driven, not sure if it's the same for SE but imagine it is.

 

[kin]

I like the electric tailgate, the boot of the trophy is unfeasibly heavy compared to most cars I've driven, not sure if it's the same for SE but imagine it is.

I have a SE, now you mention it, yes it does feel quite heavy to lift the tailgate, maybe the struts should be stronger?

 

[CarlMG4]

I have a SE, now you mention it, yes it does feel quite heavy to lift the tailgate, maybe the struts should be stronger?

That would probably solve it, I've seen a tailgate mod done on YT and it looks 10 times better. Might invest in it one day if it's not too difficult to DIY.

 

[Rolfe]

I saw that on YouTube too, but it looked really difficult. Something I'd get a garage to do. (I agree, the boot is heavy - or maybe it's just that it's not balanced well.)

 

[siteguru]

Maybe it's a height/strength thing - I don't find my boot too heavy to lift, certainly not more so than any previous car.