MG has launched pricing for all the MG 4 line-up, with the electrical hatchback vary opening at slightly below $39,000 earlier than on-roads.

UPDATE 19/06/2023: MG has added a Excite variant to its line-up which has a smaller 51kWh battery. It’s mated to a single electrical motor which produces as much as 125kW of energy and gives a claimed 350km of vary on the WLTP cycle. See article for particulars.

The corporate had beforehand confirmed pricing just for the Essence spec with its 64kWh battery as pre-sales opened. This variant is priced at $47,990 earlier than on-roads and gives 435km of vary on the WLTP cycle.

It has now confirmed pricing for the bottom Excite (51), which makes use of a smaller 51kWh battery and prices $38,990 earlier than on-roads.

The vary is topped with an Essence variant utilizing a 77kWh battery with 530km of vary. That is priced at $55,990 earlier than on-road prices.

A extra highly effective X-Energy dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is “below sturdy consideration” to hitch the line-up nearer to the MG 4’s launch within the second half of 2023.

Not like the prevailing ZS EV, which makes use of a combustion-vehicle platform, the MG 4 sits on the model’s new modular Scalable Platform which options rear-wheel drive and 50:50 weight distribution.

With a base value slightly below $39,000 earlier than on-roads, the MG 4 is one in every of Australia’s most cost-effective electrical autos.

The GWM Ora Commonplace Vary hatch begins from $43,990 earlier than on-road prices or between $44,490 and $47,891 drive-away, relying on the state.

MG’s personal ZS EV Excite, which is quickly to be discontinued, begins at $43,990 earlier than on-roads or between $46,195 and $49,130 drive-away, once more relying on the state.

Pricing

• 2023 MG 4 Excite (51kWh): $38,990
• 2023 MG 4 Excite (64kWh): $44,990
• 2023 MG 4 Essence (64kWh): $47,990
• 2023 MG 4 Essence (77kWh): $55,990

All costs exclude on-road prices.

Drivetrains

The MG 4 Excite 51 produces 125kW of energy from a rear-mounted electrical motor, teamed with a 51kWh battery, providing a claimed 0-100km/h time of seven.7 seconds.

The 2023 MG 4 produces 150kW of energy with the 64kWh battery, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of seven.9s.

With the bigger 77kWh battery, energy is bumped as much as 180kW whereas the claimed 0-100km/h time is below 7.0 seconds.

All fashions have a single-motor rear-wheel drive set-up, although a dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is into account.

Effectivity

Vary for the 2023 MG 4 line-up on the stricter WLTP cycle is as follows:

• Excite (51kWh): 350km
• Excite (64kWh): 450km
• Essence (64kWh): 435km
• Essence (77kWh): 530km

The 51kWh battery may be charged utilizing AC and DC charging. DC quick charging is capped at 88kW whereas a 6.6 kW AC charging pace can also be accessible.

The 64kWh battery may be charged at as much as 140kW utilizing a DC charger. It is going to take a claimed 26 minutes to cost from 10 to 80 per cent at its most DC charging price.

Dimensions

The MG 4 measures 4287mm lengthy, 2060mm extensive (together with the mirrors) and 1504mm tall on a 2705mm wheelbase.

It has 363L of boot house, increasing to 1177L with the rear seats folded.

MG quotes a 500kg towing capability for the MG 4.

Servicing and Guarantee

All MG 4 fashions are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

Service pricing has but to be introduced.

Security

The MG 4 has but to be examined by ANCAP, nevertheless its sister authority Euro NCAP gave it a five-star score in 2022.

This was based mostly on an grownup occupant safety score of 83 per cent, a baby occupant safety score of 80 per cent, a weak street person safety score of 75 per cent, and a security help score of 78 per cent.

Commonplace security tools contains:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bike owner detection
• Adaptive cruise management
• Driver consideration monitoring
• Clever pace restrict help
• Lane-keep help
• Lane departure warning
• Site visitors Jam Help
• Site visitors signal recognition

The Essence provides:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Protected exit warning
• Encompass-view digicam

Commonplace Tools

The MG 4 is obtainable in two completely different trim ranges:

The Excite comes commonplace with the next tools:

• One pedal performance
• 4-mode regenerative braking
• 5-link independant rear suspension
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Keyless entry
• Computerized cease and begin
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 4-speaker sound system
• Black material upholstery
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Computerized high-beam
• Electrical facet mirrors with heating performance
• Six-way handbook drivers adjustable seating
• MG Pilot
• iSmart Lite connectivity

The Essence provides:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Black roof
• Rear mild bar
• iSmart connectivity
• Six-speaker sound system
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• Wi-fi telephone charger
• Artificial leather-based/material upholstery
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Top-adjustable load flooring
• EV journey planner
• Heated entrance seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 360 diploma view digicam
• Two-tone roof
• Energetic grille shutters

Colors

The next colors can be found:

• Dover White
• Brixton Blue
• Black Pearl metallic
• Camden Gray metallic
• Dynamic Purple tri-coat
• Volcano Orange tri-coat
• Sterling Silver

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