MG takes a huge risk with this change on the new MG4

Since its arrival, the MG4 from MG has established itself as one of the most interesting electric cars in its category.

Not only for its precisely adjusted price by MG below the 30,000 euro mark, but especially for a rare technical characteristic in this segment: its rear-wheel drive architecture. With its RWD (rear-wheel drive) and AWD (all-wheel drive) versions, the Chinese compact offered a more engaging road behavior than most of its front-wheel drive rivals, often more sensible, even dull.

This is precisely what is at risk of disappearing as early as 2026. MG Motor has confirmed that the entry-level range will abandon rear-wheel drive in favor of front-wheel drive. The brand highlights a desire to better meet urban needs and contain production costs. The new front-wheel drive variants, offered with 43 kWh and 54 kWh batteries, will target urban use, with an attractive price… but with a driving pleasure that will inevitably be different.

For purists, this is a small revolution that borders on betrayal. Because the rear-wheel drive of the MG4 was not just a technical detail; it contributed to that natural balance in corners, to that livelier steering, and to that “real driver’s car” feel that is rarely found in this price range. Switching to front-wheel drive means going back to the fold, risking the banalization of a model that drew its uniqueness precisely from this architecture.

MG makes a concession to pleasure

The brand aims to reassure; the rear-drive and all-wheel drive versions will not completely disappear. Future high-end variants, with a 64 kWh battery, will be offered in a rear-wheel drive version. The magic of electric architecture allows placing the motor axle wherever desired. But they should cost significantly more than the current models, which will reduce their accessibility.

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In clear terms, those who want to enjoy an affordable MG4 with rear-wheel drive should decide quickly. The 2025 models still in stock may embody the last opportunities to combine tight pricing and authentic driving pleasure.

In 2026, the MG4 will certainly not be a bad car. But it could well lose that little extra soul that distinguished it from other electric compacts. And that, some will not forgive.

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