What do you think is the cheapest feeling part of MG4

[siteguru]

Do the mirrors on the SE even have the motors to fold them? (It may be more than just software. Also, the Trophy has blind spot detection that flashes up in the mirrors - I don't think the SE mirrors have this LED/indicator in them).

 

[tsedge]

Do the mirrors on the SE even have the motors to fold them? (It may be more than just software. Also, the Trophy has blind spot detection that flashes up in the mirrors - I don't think the SE mirrors have this LED/indicator in them).

I don't know, depends if is worth them making two types of mirror. But I didn't realise the SE didn't have BSD, so you are probably right.

 

[MarkHoward]

The gear dial, feels like the volume control on an 80s stereo.

And why a left or right when what you really want is forward or back?

 

[MangoQPR]

And why a left or right when what you really want is forward or back?

My previous car was a 2009 Jaguar XF, so I'm used to the rotary gear select, and to be honest, the quality is not much different. Yeah, the Jag is probably a bit sturdier, but not by much!

 

[Ethernea]

For me the seat covers, but £160 off AliExpress resolved the issue (so now have grey / black, with a small bit of orange) - looks good (even if I say myself)!

Which one did you buy? And did they fit 100%?

Most sellers say:

1) mg4 doesn't fit
2) universal may have some issues
3) fits 90%

Let me know your experience as i have this under my radar... I love the black and blue.

One of the things i liked the most is seeing the blue stitches in the original seats. Weird isnt it?

So im matching the same design with mats, trunk mat and dash mats... And these seat covers have very similar design.

I wish i can trust they will fit as intended. Nothing loose or weird looking after installed.

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[M0SCS]

Many of the 3rd party seat covers are designed to not impede the action of airbags on the MG4 and state so in their description.

The sun viser is cheap and when I fold it back up it pops out of its stay most of the time.

No seat belt adjustment is also a bit crap but despite this seems OK for me as I have my seat all the way back and down as I'm 6 feet 2 in tall.

 

[MG Clive]

The sun viser is cheap and when I fold it back up it pops out of its stay most of the time.

Yes we also found this annoying, but I slipped a very small screwdriver under the spring clip, and levered it gently outwards to make it tighter, the sun visor no longer pops out now.

 

[DBedford]

We get what we pay for...

 

[salty]

We get what we pay for...

Which to be fair. Think is pretty good.

 

[OriginalBigAl]

Doing some rough and ready internet searches, and with average wages in 1977 it would take 27 weeks money to get a Ford Cortina, todays averages, 40 weeks for the Trophy! Considering everything it contains , that's not to shabby.
Mind you , have you seen todays prices for a decent 1977 Ford Cortina. ?

 

[Kithmo]

I think the infotainment system is the cheapest looking and operating thing in the car, it's like a 10 year old tablet.

 

[Tangoed Man]

Seats, interior trim in general, sound system, thin paint, charging flap, all the ergonomics and the buttons, headlights, manual (heavy) tailgate. BUT, we still love our little MG4!

 

[Ian Key]

Seats, interior trim in general, sound system, thin paint, charging flap, all the ergonomics and the buttons, headlights, manual (heavy) tailgate. BUT, we still love our little MG4!

I agree but if it had better trim, thick paint, Bose sound system, quality charging flap, more buttons in the correct place, electric tailgate etc. I wouldn't be driving an MG4 as I couldn't afford it.

 

[Deleted member 18292]

I agree but if it had better trim, thick paint, Bose sound system, quality charging flap, more buttons in the correct place, electric tailgate etc. I wouldn't be driving an MG4 as I couldn't afford it.

I have to say I had a Bose sound system in my previous Renault Kadjar and I think the Trophy's speaker system does well enough compared to it.

 

[salty]

I have to say I had a Bose sound system in my previous Renault Kadjar and I think the Trophy's speaker system does well enough compared to it.

Similar to the Harmon Kardon in my last car, Merc coupe. Personally think it's just as good.

 

[T1 Terry]

I'd say the cheapest bit in my 51 is the inside rear passenger lights ..... not there at all is about as cheap as you can get ...... but I still love it.
Might have to do a tour around the auto dismantler yards (we call the auto wreckers over here) and find what would look good, then fit and wire them up .... project number .... awaiting the wife's priority designation, but if it does happen, I'll do a thread on it .... seems to be a thing a lot of MG4 owners don't like ....... don't want to install primary cell battery powered units, they need to turn off when the car locks, otherwise it becomes a task replacing batteries after someone forgets to turn them off ....

T1 Terry

 

[Nemtex]

Ok, it's not technically feeling cheap, but looking cheap, I think for me it is the plastic coverings along the side behind the rear doors. Mine are a strange dark brown, which really cheapens the look. As I have only had the car a couple of weeks, this is a bit concerning. The dealer thinks it may be something on them, like the Guard X. I am going to be looking at this more over the weekend so hopefully it will look better and I can find something else to replace this.

 

[ReintjeWA]

Ok, it's not technically feeling cheap, but looking cheap, I think for me it is the plastic coverings along the side behind the rear doors. Mine are a strange dark brown, which really cheapens the look. As I have only had the car a couple of weeks, this is a bit concerning. The dealer thinks it may be something on them, like the Guard X. I am going to be looking at this more over the weekend so hopefully it will look better and I can find something else to replace this.

I suppose you would make it a warranty issue anyway with the age of the car, but there is a thread about removing them, and there have been people who have painted them to get rid of the plastic look.

I’m in two kinds about painting them, I think it looks great, but I also think the plastic will handle kicked up gravel a lot better than a painted surface will..

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Thread 'Plastic sill and door trim EV4 Trophy'

Mar 27, 2025

Hi all, has anyone removed the back plastic trim and sill trim off the car, my wife scraped the passenger side on a low wall. I can get the parts cheap enough and think they are just popped on similar to the inside door cards, I can’t find anything on YouTube etc.

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[Zeioth]

Nothing feels cheap to me to be honest. I'm very happy with it.

 

[MG Clive]

Nothing feels cheap to me to be honest. I'm very happy with it.

I agree with this, my Xpower feels really good quality all round, in every area it's better than the 2020 Polo it replaced, and I expect to keep it for several years.