2023 MG 4 price and specs: Electric hatch priced from $38,990 – UPDATE

MG has released pricing for the entire MG 4 line-up, with the electric hatchback range opening at just under $39,000 before 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 electric motor which produces up to 125kW of power and offers a claimed 350km of range on the WLTP cycle. See article for details.

The company had previously confirmed pricing only for the Essence spec with its 64kWh battery as pre-sales opened. This variant is priced at $47,990 before on-roads and offers 435km of range on the WLTP cycle.

It has now confirmed pricing for the base Excite (51), which uses a smaller 51kWh battery and costs $38,990 before on-roads.

The range is topped with an Essence variant using a 77kWh battery with 530km of range. This is priced at $55,990 before on-road costs.

A more powerful X-Power dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is “under strong consideration” to join the line-up closer to the MG 4’s launch in the second half of 2023.

Unlike the existing ZS EV, which uses a combustion-vehicle platform, the MG 4 sits on the brand’s new modular Scalable Platform which features rear-wheel drive and 50:50 weight distribution.

With a base price just under $39,000 before on-roads, the MG 4 is one of Australia’s cheapest electric vehicles.

The GWM Ora Standard Range hatch starts from $43,990 before on-road costs or between $44,490 and $47,891 drive-away, depending on the state.

MG’s own ZS EV Excite, which is soon to be discontinued, starts at $43,990 before on-roads or between $46,195 and $49,130 drive-away, again depending 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 prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The MG 4 Excite 51 produces 125kW of power from a rear-mounted electric motor, teamed with a 51kWh battery, offering a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.7 seconds.

The 2023 MG 4 produces 150kW of power with the 64kWh battery, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.9s.

With the larger 77kWh battery, power is bumped up to 180kW while the claimed 0-100km/h time is under 7.0 seconds.

All models have a single-motor rear-wheel drive set-up, though a dual-motor all-wheel drive variant is under consideration.

Efficiency

Range 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 can be charged using AC and DC charging. DC fast charging is capped at 88kW while a 6.6 kW AC charging speed is also available.

The 64kWh battery can be charged at up to 140kW using a DC charger. It will take a claimed 26 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent at its maximum DC charging rate.

Dimensions

The MG 4 measures 4287mm long, 2060mm wide (including the mirrors) and 1504mm tall on a 2705mm wheelbase.

It has 363L of boot space, expanding to 1177L with the rear seats folded.

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

Servicing and Warranty

All MG 4 models are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Service pricing has yet to be announced.

Safety

The MG 4 has yet to be tested by ANCAP, however its sister authority Euro NCAP gave it a five-star rating in 2022.

This was based on an adult occupant protection rating of 83 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 80 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 75 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 78 per cent.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Driver attention monitoring
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane departure warning
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Traffic sign recognition

The Essence adds:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit warning
• Surround-view camera

Standard Equipment

The MG 4 is offered in two different trim levels:

The Excite comes standard with the following equipment:

• One pedal functionality
• Four-mode regenerative braking
• Five-link independant rear suspension
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Keyless entry
• Automatic stop and start
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Four-speaker sound system
• Black fabric upholstery
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic high-beam
• Electric side mirrors with heating functionality
• Six-way manual drivers adjustable seating
• MG Pilot
• iSmart Lite connectivity

The Essence adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Black roof
• Rear light bar
• iSmart connectivity
• Six-speaker sound system
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless phone charger
• Synthetic leather/cloth upholstery
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Height-adjustable load floor
• EV trip planner
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 360 degree view camera
• Two-tone roof
• Active grille shutters

Colours

The following colours are available:

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

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