New MG4 EV Urban - Now on MG website.

[MG Clive]

The New MG4 Urban EV is now on the MG website.

https://www.mg.co.uk/new-cars/mg4-ev-urban

 

[EvTek23]

More details for both MG4 Urban, and New MG 4. Prices for both but no configurator or brochure for details of equipment etc.

 

[Giller]

The New MG4 Urban EV is now on the MG website.

https://www.mg.co.uk/new-cars/mg4-ev-urban

Smart looking vehicle, MG are ramping things up.

 

[Archev]

Smart looking vehicle, MG are ramping things up.

That looks a lot better to my jaundiced Citroenised eyes. I really don’t like the MG4 rear end but must look out for a chance to see the Urban in the metal.

 

[Kenp1]

Just noticed that a heat pump comes as standard.

 

[Unlinked]

shorter than the s5 but bigger boot, heat pump by default, it seems like the cabin is similar quality as the s5, smaller wheels than the s5, cheaper than the s5, the s5 seems to have some recurring issues and has not had software updates for months... I will happily consider this instead, don't mind losing the rear wheel drive and some power for more convenience and practicality, mg kind of shot themselves in the foot having this model in the pipeline and releasing the s5 without a sunroof and heat pump in the UK, both of which are available in other markets

 

[McPhee]

Just noticed that a heat pump comes as standard.

That's a big boon over the similarly sized (and priced) Vauxhall Frontera. Owners are reporting pretty awful winter efficiency on that, probably because a) it doesn't have a heat pump and b) it's shaped like a Duplo car.

Fingers crossed for some keen lease deals on this one. I like what I see

 

[LenEV2016]

Just noticed that a heat pump comes as standard.

DOes the facelift mg4 have a heat pump now

 

[MG Clive]

Does the facelift mg4 have a heat pump now

No I don't think it has, I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.

 

[LenEV2016]

No I don't think it has, I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.

Missed opportunity

 

[EvTek23]

Brochure available on the MG website for the new MG4 Urban

https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2026-02/MG4_EV_Urban_Brochure_Feb_2026.pdf

 

[Bam Bam]

No I don't think it has, I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere.

This is the thread for the Urban, which does have a heat pump.

However, the UK brochure does not say anything about a heat pump for the "new old" MG4

 

[MG Clive]

This is the thread for the Urban, which does have a heat pump.

Yes indeed, the link in this very thread says so.

 

[Bam Bam]

Yes indeed, the link in this very thread says so.

All these threads, its getting confusing what is in what!

Such is the way of things I suppose, with human conversation.

 

[tsedge]

The MG4 never had a heat pump in the UK, so I doubt one would now be included in the updated version. It is not impossible but I think it would get in the way of the price-lowering they have done.

We should remember that "having a heatpump" means relatively little. It isn't a magic guarantee of greater range in winter. It all depends on how the system has been designed, whether heat is scavenged from elsewhere in the car and how much the PTC heater is still needed to raise the interior temperature. Indeed a heatpump installation can give you a car that is frustratingly slow to warm up and not help range much at all.

Miles did a long bit on a recent podcast about why heatpumps in cars are not the answer to everyone's range prayers.

Unfortunately the general public have got the word "heatpump" so much in their heads that they are now asking about it at dealers, so it is probably getting to the point that all new cars will have one whether they make much difference in a car situation or not - and I refer people to Miles' explanations of why heatpumps in cars are not automatically a good thing or worth it, even if they can be great for homes and in other situations.

 

[Kenp1]

I don't have enough knowledge about if a heat pump is really worth it in a UK EV, but I think I would take it with a pinch of salt if a company that has decided they aren't going to fit them tells me they aren't needed.

 

[tsedge]

I don't have enough knowledge about if a heat pump is really worth it in a UK EV, but I think I would take it with a pinch of salt if a company that has decided they aren't going to fit them tells me they aren't needed.

As I recall, it wasn't a comment from MG, it was a personal comment from Miles sharing his experience as a former refrigeration engineer. You could make the same argument for all the companies that have decided to include them.

 

[Kenp1]

Exactly, it wasn't even a consideration when I purchased my car.

 

[Corindikev]

It looks a bit better than the original Mr Blobby MG4 they were to produce for the Chinese market but the current MG4 Essence 64/77 (Trophy in UK) looks much sharper and more stylish than this Urban though it did not appeal to the Chinese. Also the FWD drive puts me off though it does provide a decent under floor boot space for a space saver spare or anything else.

Wireless Carplay/ Android Auto is good though my dongle for my 4 only cost $6.50. Other wise very ordinary with nothing to write home about including the heat pump..

 

[MG Clive]

Miles did a long bit on a recent podcast about why heatpumps in cars are not the answer to everyone's range prayers.

As I recall, it wasn't a comment from MG, it was a personal comment from Miles sharing his experience as a former refrigeration engineer. You could make the same argument for all the companies that have decided to include them.

Are you referring to this one @tsedge (from 25mins).