Moving On From MG4

[securespark]

As we are now into the last year of our lease, I am looking at what to get next.

It has to be easier to get into and out of, have a much bigger boot and preferably, a little extra width in the back to carry 3 more comfortably.

Mrs Secure is not so anti EV as she was, as long as she can get at least 300 miles in the next car (bearing in mind the lowest we get in the MG4 is 200) and we can charge quicker than our usual 50 minutes or so from 10-90.

But I'm still running a list of potential hybrids, just in case.

The current shortlist of EVs are:

Skoda Enyaq 82: big on space.
Nissan Ariya 87
Ioniq 5 84: picked because the onboard charging gubbins can charge more quickly?


The list of hybrids are:

Kia Sportage PHEV
MG HS Hybrid +
Renault Austral

Any and all comments welcome!

Thank you.

 

[Everest]

EV3 ?

 

[MG Clive]

My only comment is that after owning an EV, although only a short time for me, I wouldn't want to switch back to a hybrid (which I had before the EV), I love that all my charging is done at home, and I really wouldn't want to have to start using smelly petrol pumps again.

And that's my 2 cents thrown in.

 

[EvTek23]

Would the MG S5 not make it onto your shortlist as it's only just sub 300 miles. With a bigger battery pack it would be on my shortlist, I'd have to forgive MG for deleting the electronically dipping rear view mirror for a standard manual dipping version across the range at present. They might listen to customer feedback and include it like they did for the rear wiper on the later MG4's
Is the Skoda Elroq not on your list too? Skoda at present however does not support V2L function on the Elroq, I'm not sure if the Enyaq does either if that is important to you.
The other consideration is the endless options list and price creep when you start to spec up some of the other EV's. I like MG's approach of SE and Trophy.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

*udi e-tron Q4 , sorry just cannot say it. If the new price is prohibitive there are some really nice low mileage examples at dammed good prices. Although you could bet the dealers would screw you down on the 4s residuals.

 

[siteguru]

Whilst price will be a factor, I think @securespark is planning another lease rather than a purchase. So it'll be lease deals that matter rather than outright car price.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Whilst price will be a factor, I think @securespark is planning another lease rather than a purchase. So it'll be lease deals that matter rather than outright car price.

I thought it was possible to lease nearly new cars depending on the dealership or leasing company. Its not an area I know much about .

 

[securespark]

Would the MG S5 not make it onto your shortlist as it's only just sub 300 miles. With a bigger battery pack it would be on my shortlist.

Yeah, can't remember what size battery it has.

But it's the MRSSR that counts here, not the manufacturers figures.

MRSSR = Mrs S range.... The official range of out LR MG4 is 270-odd, but we can rely on a minimum of 200 Mrs S miles!

Is the Skoda Elroq not on your list too? Skoda at present however does not support V2L function on the Elroq, I'm not sure if the Enyaq does either if that is important to you.

Never used it, TBF....

Not sure the Elroq measures up in the rear cabin bumroom department. I think the Enyaq squeaks a bit more.

The other consideration is the endless options list and price creep when you start to spec up some of the other EV's. I like MG's approach of SE and Trophy.

Sure. We will take a hit on things like the cams and the phone services and other stuff.

 

[siteguru]

I think the MGS5 just has a 64kWh battery - so the same as what you have in the MG4.

 

[5teep]

Yeah, can't remember what size battery it has.

But it's the MRSSR that counts here, not the manufacturers figures.

MRSSR = Mrs S range.... The official range of out LR MG4 is 270-odd, but we can rely on a minimum of 200 Mrs S miles!

Never used it, TBF....

Not sure the Elroq measures up in the rear cabin bumroom department. I think the Enyaq squeaks a bit more.



Sure. We will take a hit on things like the cams and the phone services and other stuff.

The S5 quoted is 290mls, I figured 250 measuring on 160 miles over mostly motorway and dual carriageway. My local mileage is far better. Spacewise it's excellent but try it for yourself.

EV3 was my 2nd favourite choice, it's a bit lower but might still be ok for you. Bit of an issue with the 'safety' settings though as in you can't turn them all off...

The Enyaq has many varients, make sure you go for a higher spec as the low spec doesn't have heated seats, steering wheel or ACC (has cruise, just non adaptable)..

My next work car is going from an MG5 to I'm told an Arriya, if you can wait a month I'll let you know what I think of it ;D

 

[securespark]

Yes, will not be changing yet. Will be keen to know what you think, thanks.