The MG4 EV hatchback is now available in Malaysia, consisting of four variants with prices that won’t break the bank. Standard, Lux, Lux Extended Range and XPOWER are the MG4 variants that soon will have presence on Malaysian roads.
The MG4 EV hatchback has been designed to maximise battery efficiency, with concerted efforts to further reduce weights and allow scalable range and performance for a wide variety of customer requirements, offering enhanced interior space and luggage capacity. Battery capacities are available from 51kWh to 77kWh and the MG4 EV will be capable of between 350km to 520km range on the WLTP cycle. See the table below for the performance that each variant offers:
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Performance |
MG4 Standard |
MG4 Lux |
MG4 Lux Extended Range |
MG4 XPOWER |
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Battery Capacity (kWh) |
51 |
64 |
77 |
64 |
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Driving Range (WLTP cycle) |
350km |
435km |
520km |
385km |
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Estimated Charging Time (7kW), 10%-100% |
8 hours |
8.5 hours |
10 hours |
8.5 hours |
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Estimated Charging Time (50kW), 10%-80% |
48 minutes |
52 minutes |
61 minutes |
52 minutes |
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Estimated Charging Time (150kW), 10%-80% |
37 minutes |
26 minutes |
38 minutes |
26 minutes |
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Maximum Power, kW (PS) |
125 (170) |
150 (203) |
180 (245) |
320 (435) |
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Maximum Torque, Nm |
250 |
350 |
600 |
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0-100 km/h |
7.5 seconds |
7.7 seconds |
6.1 seconds |
3.8 seconds |
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Drive Train |
Rear Wheel Drive, Single Motor |
AWD, Dual Motor |
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With a wheelbase of 2,705mm, length of 4,287mm, a width of 1,836mm and just 1,504mm in height, the five-door hatchback is perfectly suited to its competitive environment. The low height of the car is made possible by its particularly flat battery. The MG4 uses the flattest battery developed to-date; with a height of just 110 mm, it is the thinnest battery in its class.
The MG4 offers a comfortable and spacious cabin with enough space for a family of five, while maintaining sleek and sporty proportions. The luggage compartment capacity is between 363 and 1,177 litres by volume. In addition, its balanced 50:50 weight distribution allows better handling, more direct steering movements and fast cornering. In combination with rear-wheel drive, the new MG4 ensures optimum driving pleasure.
MG PILOT – THE MG4’S EXTRA EYES
The MG4 uses several advanced driver assistance and safety systems under the MG Pilot umbrella. In addition to Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection), all versions also offer Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Jam Assistance (TJA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) and Intelligent High Beam Assist as standard.
The MG4 Lux, Lux Extended Range and XPOWER features additional Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) to its MG Pilot. In addition, the Door Opening Warning (DOW) alerts when there is oncoming traffic while opening the doors. A 360-degree camera shows the driver the environment all around the MG4 on the display.
MG iSMART – VOICE COMMAND FOR THE MG4
MG iSMART brings cutting-edge technology to your fingertips, revolutionizing your driving experience with unparalleled convenience, safety, and connectivity. With a simple “Hello MG,” you can activate the voice command system and effortlessly control various functions, enhancing both convenience and safety while on the road.
MG iSMART can remotely start your car and turn on the air-conditioning via the user’s mobile device. The application can preset the destination on the onboard navigation system so it can assist the driver to start the journey immediately. Aside from real-time vehicle information such as fuel level, battery condition or brake condition, one reassuring feature is that in case of unusual vehicle movements, the application can instantly notify the use of suspected car theft.
More peace of mind comes as standard with the MG4. The all-electric MG4 comes with 7 years or 150,000km mileage (whichever comes first) warranty on vehicle and 8 years or 180,000km (whichever comes first) warranty on battery.
Seven colours will be available namely the Volcano Orange, Holborn Blue, Dynamic Red, Arctic White, Camden Grey, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, and an exclusive matte option of Racing Green for the MG4 XPOWER. Additionally, the MG4 Lux and Extended Range are available with a two-tone black roof.
In terms of pricing, the MG4 EV hatchback in Standard is priced from RM104,000 and Lux from RM129,000. Climbing up the ladder, the MG4 Lux Extended Range is priced from RM149,000 and the performance-focused MG4 XPOWER starts at RM159,000. Prices for the MG4 is competitive and potential buyers of conventional vehicles in the same price-bracket now have an alternative to consider.
If you are looking for something larger, SAIC Motors Malaysia also introduced the MG ZS EV SUV with an estimated price of RM129,000.
