SAIC-owned MG Motor is developing a new electric vehicle that is more advanced and premium than the MG ZS EV, despite the lower price positioning. Codenamed MG EH32, some claim it will be called MG4 EV, while CarNewsChina says it will arrive as MG CyberE. MG has developed this model keeping requirements of the European customers in mind.
Bespoke EV platform
Unlike the ZS EV, the MG4 EV/MG CyberE will be a model conceived as an electric vehicle. Another difference will be that while the ZS EV came off an ICE model (ZS), the upcoming model will be a bespoke EV, and appears to not have a provision for a combustion engine. MG has released a few teasers of the future EV, but greyscale patent images have already revealed its exterior design. We have created a rendering inspired by the details from the teasers and patent images to preview the final design accurately.
The MG4 EV will be a model designed as per the preferences of European customers. Patent image: InsideEVs
Design & Interior
The so-called MG4 EV will be an aggressively designed electric hatchback. At the front, it will feature a shark-like nose section, curvy, three-eyed headlamps, a muscular bumper with vertical side air intakes, a split lower air intake, and a lip spoiler. The upcoming electric hatchback will have an ID.3-esque side profile. At the rear, it will feature a hunched stance, a large, full-width tail light, a clean bumper, and a split rear spoiler. Except for the low ride height, it would look like a crossover in many ways.
A tell-all spy shot of the MG4’s contemporary cabin surfaced on Autospy on February 17, 2022. The three-spoke steering wheel with audio controls and metallic bezel has flatted bottom and top portions. There’s adequete side-bolstering in the seats with contrasting white/beige stitching, a central armrest with storage space, and a large touchscreen infotainment system. We also spot a fully-digital cockpit, and a sleek panel extending from under the infotainment system that houses a gear selector and a rotary dial.
The MG4 EV would be positioned below the MG ZS EV, and closely with the MG5 as its entry-level EV product. Teaser: MG Motor
Expected specifications
MG hasn’t detailed the specifications of the 4 EV yet, but it has said the new model will measure 4,300 mm in length. So, it would compete with the likes of VW ID.3, Cupra Born, and Nissan Leaf. The company plans to conduct the future EV’s European premiere in Q4 2022 (October-December 2022). The maximum WLTP range could be well over 500 km (310 miles). Expect the base price in Europe to fall well under EUR 30,000.
MG4 EV/MG CyberE FAQs
What is the MG4 EV release date?
The MG4 EV or MG CyberE will have its European premiere in Q4 2022.
What will be the MG4 EV price?
Expect the base price in Europe to fall well under EUR 30,000.
Which models will be MG4 EV rivals?
Alternatives to the MG4 EV will include the likes of VW ID.3, Cupra Born, and Nissan Leaf.
Keyword: MG4 EV/CyberE – Everything we know as of March 2022