MG MOTOR Australia and New Zealand has introduced pricing and particulars for its incoming MG4 XPower, the zesty all-wheel drive variant that includes a 320kW/600Nm all-electric powertrain – and enthusiastic 3.8-second 0-100km/h time – for simply $59,990 plus on-road prices.
The variant is essentially the most highly effective MG in Australia so far and is accessible for preregistration by way of the MG public web site from Friday, October 6.
MG’s high-powered, all-wheel drive and full-electric hatch is claimed to ship “breathtaking energy and dynamics” from its dual-motor driveline and boasts a sequence of “understated exterior design revisions” to distinguish it from the spinoff line-up.
MG Motor Australia and New Zealand say the car is “anticipated to fly below the radar compared to the standard high-powered hatchback choices”, characterised solely by orange-painted brake callipers, a two-tone black roof, new-look 18-inch alloy wheels with polished trim accents and Bridgestone Turanza tyres, and an unique new Hunter Inexperienced paint choice.
Just like the MG4 on which it’s based mostly, the MG4 XPower is underpinned by MG’s Modular Scalable Platform (MSP) and new dual-motor configuration. The entrance motor delivers 150kW and the rear 170kW, a “technological improve” claimed to “successfully distribute energy and maximise driver engagement whereas cornering”.
The know-how, dubbed Dynamic Cornering Management System, is obtainable for the primary time on the MG4 XPower, combining an digital locking differential and Clever Motor Management to permit torque vectoring between all 4 wheels. MG says the system generates most traction and excellent composure throughout all kinds of driving situations.
Additional, the MG4 XPower boasts a complete vary of suspension upgrades, together with recalibrated spring and damper tuning, stiffer anti-roll bars and a sharper steering tune. MG says general suspension stiffness is elevated by 25 per cent, “which means the MG4 XPower will construct upon the acclaimed dealing with traits of the present MG4 vary”.
Elevated stopping energy from four-wheel 345mm ventilated rotors is claimed to cut back the MG4 XPower’s 100-0km/h braking distance to only 33.9 metres.
The MG4 XPower contains a acquainted 64kWh battery which can be charged at a charge of as much as 140kW (DC), topping the pack’s cost from 10 to 80 per cent in 26 minutes.
“The MG4 XPower has supercar efficiency filled with options together with launch management and a monitor model-inspired lap timer exhibiting {that a} compact EV may be reasonably priced, sensible and spirited to drive,” stated MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO, Peter Ciao.
“We count on it’s going to attraction to prospects on the lookout for a real efficiency automotive with loads of know-how and area to match. The MG4 XPower EV additionally retains the beneficiant security gear ranges, in addition to sensible hatchback options, of the award-winning MG4 vary.”
MG Motor MG4 pricing*:
Excite 51kWh (a) | $38,990 |
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Excite 64kWh (a) | $44,990 |
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Essence 64kWh (a) | $47,990 |
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Essence 77kWh (a) | $55,990 |
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XPower 64kWh AWD (a) | $59,990 | New variant |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
