THE MG4 electrical small hatchback – confirmed for Australian launch towards the center of 2023 – has scored a 5 star security score in the newest spherical of Euro NCAP testing, elevating hopes that it’ll arrive right here with a equally excessive rating.
A spokesperson for MG Motor Australia acknowledged that the Euro NCAP consequence won’t essentially be mirrored right here as modifications to testing procedures are being carried out by ANCAP subsequent yr.
“Our clients can take nice satisfaction and luxury figuring out that their MG4 options the most recent know-how, world class design and high quality supplies leading to a prime tier security score,” the spokesperson stated.
Relying on ANCAP testing and different logistics, the MG4 will arrive Down Beneath in direction of the tip of H1 subsequent yr, maybe a bit of later – it’s already produced in right-hand drive for the UK market, the place it’s priced from £25,995 ($A47,257).
The MG4’s Euro NCAP rating is the security watchdog’s first take a look at consequence involving MG mum or dad firm SAIC’s new modular scalable platform (MSP), an adaptable car structure that makes use of a skinny battery pack design and lengthy wheelbase.
In consequence, MG’s first ground-up, devoted electrical mannequin offers beneficiant inside head and legroom for its footprint and has been well-received in abroad markets because it launched earlier this yr.
The rear-wheel drive MG4 has as much as 450km of electrical vary from a single cost on the WLTP mixed cycle when specified with the largest (64kWh) battery pack.
Commonplace options embrace a ten.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPIay and Android Auto, mirroring, MG iSmart app connectivity, and the MG Pilot suite of lively security and driver help tech that helped the complete MG4 line-up to attain its five-star Euro NCAP score.
After a purple patch in gross sales this yr, MG Motor Australia is keenly anticipating the brand new MG4 that’s comparable in measurement and format to a Nissan Leaf however far more trendy and can possible do battle on the decrease finish of the EV worth vary alongside the MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3.
Within the UK and sure right here, MG provides a “Trophy Lengthy Vary” flagship variant that positive factors a 360-degree parking digicam, native satellite tv for pc navigation, heated entrance seats and steering wheel, and the flexibility to make use of a smartphone because the car key.
The automobile is offered in a selection of six colors together with the hanging Volcano Orange (pictured) whereas different exterior options embrace the lively grille system regulating airflow into the entrance compartment to assist obtain optimum battery vary, and the two-tone black roof with twin rear spoiler design.
Different cool equipment consists of the MG iSMART app that permits house owners to manage many features together with charging, checking car standing, discovering the closest charging level, in addition to pre-starting the local weather management system earlier than departure.
