New MG4: Electric Mégane in Sight

After making a significant breakthrough in the electric car market with the ZS, MG continues to gradually expand its lineup. Today, the brand adds a fifth model in Europe: the MG4.

With a length of 4,287 mm, this new Chinese car positions itself as a rival to the Renault Mégane E-Tech and Volkswagen ID 3. It is expected to rely on an extremely competitive price/performance ratio to attract customers.

In terms of style, the MG4 combines a rather aggressive front end with a quite classic silhouette. At the rear, the two-part spoiler demonstrates a relatively new attention to detail at MG. The designers also focused on the treatment of the lights, evidently inspired by some Japanese models. Inside, the interior is quite minimalist. The two-spoke steering wheel seems to come straight from a Skoda.

Up to 450 km of range

Built on a new platform, the MG4 is available in two configurations: a 51 kWh battery with a 170 hp motor for the entry-level, and a 64 kWh battery with a 204 hp motor for the most powerful version. In both cases, power is sent to the rear wheels.

Without revealing detailed performance data, MG assures that the car will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds. The top speed is limited to 160 km/h. The range with the smaller battery is 350 km (WLTP combined cycle). The larger battery allows for 450 kilometers between charges. Subsequently, MG plans to add more versions to its lineup, including an all-wheel-drive MG4.

MG has not yet detailed the list of standard or optional features. Prices are also unknown. However, there is no doubt that they will generally be lower than those of the competition.

MG is currently conducting final tests on the vehicle. The commercial launch is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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