MG has released pricing for the entire MG 4 line-up, with the electric hatchback range opening at just under $45,000 before on-roads.
The company had previously confirmed pricing only for the top Essence spec with the 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, which uses the same battery (but with 450km of range) and costs $44,990 before on-roads.
Overseas models shown throughout
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 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 $45,000 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 with the standard-range battery starts at $43,990 before on-roads or between $46,195 and $49,130 drive-away, again depending on the state.
The positioning is a bit different from markets like the UK, where the MG 4 has a lower base price than the ZS EV.
Pricing
- 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 2023 MG 4 produces 150kW of power with the 64kWh battery, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.9 seconds.
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 (64kWh): 450km
- Essence (64kWh): 435km
- Essence (77kWh): 530km
The 64kWh battery can be charged at up to 140kW using a DC charger. It will take a claimed 28 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent using a 150kW DC charger.
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.
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:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic high-beam
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Four-speaker sound system
- Black fabric upholstery
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
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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