MG4 Roof rack

[SomewhereOverTheRainbow]

It's mentioned in the specifications and reviews that the MG4 does not support a roof rack, but I don't fully understand why this is the case. Clearly from the photos, there aren't roof rails for this, but there are other systems for attaching a roof rack that don't require rails. I can't see the added weight being an issue, as the weight of the roof rack is distributed over the side pillars of the car which should be able to take that load (if not, then is the car crushed into a pancake if turned over under its own weight during an accident, as an example???).

Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[SomewhereOverTheRainbow]

Bump?

 

[chrisno21]

Remember seeing that the MG5 owners, where the car even has roof bars, were told that they were decorative only and shouldn't be used for a roof rack.

 

[Jomarkh]

On the MG5 the did say that you could use the bars up to 35Kg on the SR and the LR 75Kg.

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

On the MG5 the did say that you could use the bars up to 35Kg on the SR and the LR 75Kg.

Not at first. They only said that after people complained.

 

[BugEyed]

It can also be due to limits on the car's gross vehicle weight, or relating to stability for things like "moose tests".
As you state the structure must be capable of taking the weight.

 

[Riverspy]

Hmm. This has stopped me ordering an MG4 ev today. The garage confirmed -someone else had queried it - and no, they said it wouldn't take roof bars. Looking at other cars now.

 

[jerrylooney]

not a deal breaker for me. I was looking at the following as I'll be dropping down space wise from a prius maybe useful for others to consider : Towbox de oplossing om meer bagage mee te nemen op vakantie!

 

[Ian Key]

not a deal breaker for me. I was looking at the following as I'll be dropping down space wise from a prius maybe useful for others to consider : Towbox de oplossing om meer bagage mee te nemen op vakantie!

You can only have 50kg nose weight on the tow hitch and that includes the luggage and the box.

 

[tsedge]

Yes the MG4 is not certified for a roof rack, which means you will probably invalidate your insurance if you add one.

They have never said to my knowledge if it isn’t designed for one or it just has not been certified. It might get retrospectively certified like the MG5, not impossible.

 

[Luke2]

Hmm. This has stopped me ordering an MG4 ev today. The garage confirmed -someone else had queried it - and no, they said it wouldn't take roof bars. Looking at other cars now.

I was in the same predicament until I learned about the load carrying platforms you can attach to a tow bar. I actually think they’re better now as they don’t increase the cars surface area against the wind and you don’t have to reach up to get stuff out. I called my local dealers and they said they believe they will be getting the parts in to install tow bars around January.

 

[Riverspy]

Interesting!

 

[stevegus]

You can only have 50kg nose weight on the tow hitch and that includes the luggage and the box.

The car can tow 500kg. Thats pretty low but is a very decent luggage carrier if you want a trailer instead.

Id suggest carrier systems might also put some load on the tailgate as 50kg is a fairly standard hitch load and there are a lot of bike carriers about.

The rear axle load is likely the realistic limiter

 

[Archev]

Interesting!

Here’s the rear carrier I used on two of my previous vehicles. It was absolutely brilliant and carried everything from garden waste to hot water cylinders effortlessly. The picture with the furry toys was to tease my daughter in law about having a rearward facing child seat installed and ready for their visit from the USA . The carrier was superb - actually more useful and more often used than the trailer I had.

 

[xcyber]

MG4 is good for 60kg roof load.
I ordered mine with both roof rack and tow bar but I havent desided what type of ski-box I am going to put on top.. cannot find one in orange color

 

[siteguru]

In the UK the MG4 is not certified for any roof load. So using a roof rack could invalidate insurance here.

 

[xcyber]

In the UK the MG4 is not certified for any roof load. So using a roof rack could invalidate insurance here.

Ah.. yes I see now its only for EU build cars..

 

[eirikc]

MG4 is good for 60kg roof load.
I ordered mine with both roof rack and tow bar but I havent desided what type of ski-box I am going to put on top.. cannot find one in orange color

Did you get a price quote for the roof rack? I found the tow bar was quite expensive, like 18 500 NOK or something.

 

[xcyber]

Did you get a price quote for the roof rack? I found the tow bar was quite expensive, like 18 500 NOK or something.

5690 NOK for roof rack.. and yes it was about 18000 nok for tow bar but I got some discount on it.

 

[Vingnut]

My quote for the tow bar is 22500 NOK thats 2149 EUR / 1877 GBP (quote was given at dealership in Ålesund).