Last updated on October 19th, 2023 at 10:36 pm
Exterior Design
The MG4 Extended Range doesn’t look any different from the outside to previous MG4s. As it’s a Trophy-only model, it has the extra spoiler that the Long Range Trophy includes. The MG4 is externally much more modern-looking than previous MGs, with a front that has a fierce and futuristic air, largely in part due to the complete absence of a grille. This is, after all, a vehicle platform that is not designed for internal combustion engines at all.
While the MG4 is a little bit taller than your average hatchback, it isn’t a crossover. It's a couple of centimetres longer and wider than a Volkswagen ID.3 but the latter is 6cm taller. The proportions make it feel more like a standard hatchback, although the back end is a little stubby. MG has also made the sensible move of including a rear wiper on the Extended Range. The company faced some criticism with the first MG4s released for not offering one.
Interior Comfort
Like the exterior, there is no difference between the Extended Range interior and other MG4s with the Trophy trim. The seat material combines cloth centres with leather-like edges. It’s a reasonably nice material to the touch, but not leather. There are no other interior trim options with the Extended Range. The front seats are comfortable enough, and there's electric adjustment on the driver’s side, although the passenger’s is mechanical. Both seats are heated, as is the steering wheel.
The MG4 has a much more modern-looking interior than previous MG EVs, with fewer buttons and no dowdy analog dials. The low central console adds to the sense of space in the front. There's a shallow cubby under a sliding door, plus cupholders to the front. A deeper cubby resides under the armrest. You can wirelessly charge your phone on the level above, and hidden below are USB Type and Type C, plus a classic 12V car power port.
You don’t get SUV-levels of space in the rear, but it’s certainly adequate for adults up to six feet tall, with sufficient knee and leg room. Surprisingly, there is no sunroof even as an option, which would have made it feel more spacious in the rear. This is an option in some regions, but not the UK. There’s also no central armrest in the middle seat back, but that means the middle seat feels a bit better padded, although it’s still quite narrow and will only be appropriate for kids or short journeys for an adult. There are also ISOfix points on the two rear seats for child car chairs, but not the front passenger seat.
While there is a single Type A USB port in the rear, there aren’t any air vents or controls for the air conditioning. This is one area where MG has clearly cut costs a little with the MG4 Extended Range.
Storage and Load Carrying
Boot space is decent for a hatchback. With the rear seats up, the capacity is 363 litres, which is 22 litres less than a VW ID.3, but that has one of the largest boots in its class. Drop the rear seats forward, with a 60/40 split, and this extends to 1,165 litres, 102 litres less than an ID.3.
These are respectable enough figures, and the boot floor is quite flat, making it convenient for larger items. The MG4 can also tow 500kg braked or unbraked – enough for a small trailer. Overall, this car has plenty of space for the weekly shop, the odd trip to Ikea for smaller items, or a family weekend away.
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