XPower in the Snow

[RobinW]

As you have only just joined the forums you're probably not aware of the warped undertray fault mentioned above. Use the search forums link at the top of the page to find the threads about it.

In short, if you can persuade the garage this problem was the cause, you should get it fixed under warranty. There is now a warranty fix for the issue if you just have the warping and no damage yet (a strengthening bar on the leading edge of the rear tray). At the very least try and get the fix applied to any replacement tray that's fitted if required. All being well I'm having the fix fitted tomorrow.

Thanks for your message. You're right - I wasn't aware of the warped undertray fault! Thanks for the info.

 

[JonnyG]

The minor side roads and a lot of car parks still have frozen compacted snow here and I've not had any issues so far, touch wood. The car seemed pretty good grip wise, although I kept in snow mode and forward gear as much as possible for the few short trips I've made.

 

[Eryk in a MG4]

It'll be interesting to try 'Snow Mode', does anybody know what it does?, I guess it's just four wheel drive with a slow throttle response.

Snow mode on the XPower engages permanent 4 wheel drive whilst driving forward and reduces Regen to 1 and disables one pedal mode, the throttle response is considerably reduced also, makes sense as you don't want aggressive acceleration on snow or ice. The downside is it uses noticeably more power to permanently drive all four wheels! You can see the power distribution on the centre screen as you are driving, (without distracting yourself of course) by hitting the battery level then the third tab, "Energy consumption" this shows energy flow to the wheels and power economy. I was very impressed with how mine handled snow and ice - no problem.

 

[RobinW]

As you have only just joined the forums you're probably not aware of the warped undertray fault mentioned above. Use the search forums link at the top of the page to find the threads about it.

In short, if you can persuade the garage this problem was the cause, you should get it fixed under warranty. There is now a warranty fix for the issue if you just have the warping and no damage yet (a strengthening bar on the leading edge of the rear tray). At the very least try and get the fix applied to any replacement tray that's fitted if required. All being well I'm having the fix fitted tomorrow.

Again thanks for your info on the warped undertray fault. I look it into Perry's in Huddersfield and, although they were apparently unaware of the undertray problem, they admitted MG were aware and have made the current tray safe and ordered a new modified undertray to fit under warranty which was a great relief!!

 

[siteguru]

The modified undertray is actually a bracket that holds the leading edge of the existing tray flat. (I've had that fix done to mine).

 

[Coulomb]

The modified undertray is actually a bracket that holds the leading edge of the existing tray flat.

I'm wondering if they have a better under-tray design now that doesn't need the bracket. Or maybe the bracket is part of the under-tray now.

But it does seem wasteful to replace the whole under-tray when that bracket is available and seems to solve the problem neatly.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

I'm wondering if they have a better under-tray design now that doesn't need the bracket. Or maybe the bracket is part of the under-tray now.

But it does seem wasteful to replace the whole under-tray when that bracket is available and seems to solve the problem neatly.

It's a bit of a sorry state for SAIC, that they couldn't get a bloody undertray right.

Not exactly new 'technology'

 

[jamherber]

Yeah we had the undertray bodge (sorry I mean bracket) added at one of our many dealership visits in the first 8 months of ownership, once Gary Smart at MG UK had stopped insisting the undertray droop was a characteristic of the car and that all 'performance' cars suffered the same issue.

 

[RobinW]

I'm wondering if they have a better under-tray design now that doesn't need the bracket. Or maybe the bracket is part of the under-tray now.

I'll report back when my new undertray gets fitted.

 

[RobinW]

Here are two pictures of my first undertray and my second undertray fitted today under warranty. It seems to be a lot better to my untrained eye!

 

[jamherber]

Looks like the same undertray but with the retrofitted bracket on to 'remedy' the undertray distortion issue (so should stop a repeat of what happened to your old undertray at least)

 

[Panther]

First try using the 'SNOW' mode and the car feels OK, even using the stock Turanza's, caught me out to start with as I didn't realise it changed the Regen to 1, came to the first corner expecting it to slow quicker than it did, but after that it's all been fine, I did get the back end to kick out when giving it a bit too much of the right foot out of a junction. Obviously not booted it too much, but it still seems to have plenty of power, so I wonder whether it is reduced.

 

[MG Clive]

Have you got much snow where you are @Panther ?

 

[salty]

First try using the 'SNOW' mode and the car feels OK, even using the stock Turanza's, caught me out to start with as I didn't realise it changed the Regen to 1, came to the first corner expecting it to slow quicker than it did, but after that it's all been fine, I did get the back end to kick out when giving it a bit too much of the right foot out of a junction. Obviously not booted it too much, but it still seems to have plenty of power, so I wonder whether it is reduced.

Definitely reduced. Had my X Power in Snow mode, which works great. Tried to go a bit faster, on a duel carriageway, which was clear of snow. It definitely felt, pegged back.
Don't get me wrong, still nippy, but nowhere near as fast. Which s'pose is the idea.

 

[Panther]

Have you got much snow where you are @Panther ?

Not too much, a couple of inches at most and it is melting during the day, so certainly not as bad as some areas. How's it up North?

 

[MG Clive]

Not too much, a couple of inches at most and it is melting during the day, so certainly not as bad as some areas. How's it up North?

We've had nothing at all here where I am, (Thirsk), but it's been quite bad elsewhere in Yorkshire.

 

[Panther]

My daughter lives and works on a dairy farm in the Peak District and she's so thankful that she has an old Range Rover to get around as it's quite remote and the local roads don't see a lot of traffic.

 

[Tuareg]

Winter tyres are in a totally other league when temps are 7°C or lower, more so in wet conditions and incomparible in snow to other tyres.

 

[AmperaE]

I recently got a 2025 MG4 Xpower and this week was my first snow experience. I was parked nose down on the sloping driveway and had trouble reversing in snow driving mode. A rear wheel was spinning and that was it. By driving a bit forward and then back again I finally managed to get to level ground. Then I read that the AWD is only working in drive and not in reverse. Another thread states that AWD in not working in snow mode at all, but can be configured in Sport Mode. Next time I parked with the nose facing up and I was driving up like a charm, in snow mode. Can anyone explain how AWD actually works ?
Anyway, I'm still using the almost brand new stock Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV tyres. And thinking of replacing them by the All Season Michelin Cross Climate 2, because we live in Scotland. Should I consider alternatives ?
I rather would not like to change tyres twice a year, so that would leave me with a set of 4 tyres that have done less than 1000 miles. Would it be feasible to sell (and send) these for a decent price ?
I'd love to hear your feedback.

 

[salty]

AWD is engaged in Sport mode and Snow mode. You get the full beans in sport mode, but the power is reigned in, in Snow mode, for obvious reasons. But neither mode works in reverse, unfortunately. You also get AWD in other modes if you floor, the acceleration, but only, temporarily. Michelin also do a Cross Climate 3 now, which supposedly is even better.