Roof Bars

[Crash Matt]

Morning All,
I've just ordered an MG4 SE and am wanting to get new feet for my Thule roof bars, our old car had roof rails.
Has anyone used roof bars on the MG4? if so, which feet did you use?
Thanks
Matt

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

The MG4 is officially not rated for any kind of roof load.

 

[Crash Matt]

The MG4 is officially not rated for any kind of roof load.

Yes, that's the message I got from MG, but that sounds crazy... surely you can fit a roof rack?!? If you can put a bike on a Lambo... surely you can get one on an MG!!

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

Yes, that's the message I got from MG, but that sounds crazy... surely you can fit a roof rack?!? If you can put a bike on a Lambo... surely you can get one on an MG!!

You can, with a trailer hitch bike rack. The car is rated for towing 500kg (50kg nose weight).
Sadly, tow bars won't be available until January.

 

[Crash Matt]

You can, with a trailer hitch bike rack. The car is rated for towing 500kg (50kg nose weight).
Sadly, tow bars won't be available until January.

that's super frustrating!!

 

[tsedge]

Yes, that's the message I got from MG, but that sounds crazy... surely you can fit a roof rack?!? If you can put a bike on a Lambo... surely you can get one on an MG!!

The trouble is, if it isn’t rated then most likely your insurance would be invalidated if you tried it. It is possible they will retrospectively certify, like happened with the MG5, but no guarantee of that.

 

[Crash Matt]

The trouble is, if it isn’t rated then most likely your insurance would be invalidated if you tried it. It is possible they will retrospectively certify, like happened with the MG5, but no guarantee of that.

Yeah, I read about the issues with the MG5. It seems pretty crazy to release a car that can't have a roof load?!
I've emailed the local MG dealer we're buying it from and they are being quite efficient at avoiding the question!! Ha Ha!!!

 

[Ian Key]

Yeah, I read about the issues with the MG5. It seems pretty crazy to release a car that can't have a roof load?!
I've emailed the local MG dealer we're buying it from and they are being quite efficient at avoiding the question!! Ha Ha!!!

They must MG Certified dealers then

 

[Crash Matt]

They must MG Certified dealers then

yup! I've also emailed MG direct... I'm not holding my breath!!

 

[TheNod]

The lack of roof bars is what is stopping me getting an MG4.
But last week I came across a post on an Irish forum (MG 4 - Page 13) which pointed out that MG in Denmark are listing roof bars as an accessory for the MG4: Tilbehørsshop | MG Motor Danmark (filter/translate as required )
I've asked my local dealer if they know more, but no response yet

Please do reply if you do hear anything

Edit: Added link to Irish forum

 

[FiferMG4]

The lack of roof bars is what is stopping me getting an MG4.
But last week I came across a post on an Irish forum (can't find the link again) which pointed out that MG in Denmark are listing roof bars as an accessory for the MG4: Tilbehørsshop | MG Motor Danmark (filter/translate as required )
I've asked my local dealer if they know more, but no response yet

Please do reply if you do hear anything

Wow! There’s nothing in the way of accessories offered on the UK MG website that I can see.

 

[siteguru]

Aye - charge cables, V2L cables and mats. That's yer lot at the mo.

 

[tsedge]

Wow! There’s nothing in the way of accessories offered on the UK MG website that I can see.

That’s excellent news, the ones listed are to take up to 60kg. Assuming this is not a mistake, that would mean certification is coming,

 

[siteguru]

That’s excellent news, the ones listed are to take up to 60kg. Assuming this is not a mistake, that would mean certification is coming,

What ones listed?

MG4 EV Accessories | MG Motor UK

See accessories available for your MG4 EV, including floor mats, charging cables and spare wheels.

www.mg.co.uk

 

[OJEastwood]

What ones listed?

MG4 EV Accessories | MG Motor UK

See accessories available for your MG4 EV, including floor mats, charging cables and spare wheels.

www.mg.co.uk

On the Danish MG Site Tilbehørsshop | MG Motor Danmark

 

[siteguru]

Who fancies ordering accessories from Norway?

 

[Oberoy]

They have a towbar already as well , as well as a selection of wheel's. Additional rubber Matt's and a boot liner.

 

[RichardC]

They have a towbar already as well , as well as a selection of wheel's. Additional rubber Matt's and a boot liner.

Nearly £1500 for a towbar - a bit expensive

 

[Crash Matt]

The lack of roof bars is what is stopping me getting an MG4.
But last week I came across a post on an Irish forum (MG 4 - Page 13) which pointed out that MG in Denmark are listing roof bars as an accessory for the MG4: Tilbehørsshop | MG Motor Danmark (filter/translate as required )
I've asked my local dealer if they know more, but no response yet

Please do reply if you do hear anything

Edit: Added link to Irish forum

This is great, thanks. I'll have a look!

 

[Ian Key]

Nearly £1500 for a towbar - a bit expensive

The roof bars aren't cheap either at £470