MG Comet price, long term review, features, range, charging and interior. – Introduction

Say hey to the Autocar long-term fleet’s newest and smallest automotive, the MG Comet EV. Quickly after, I whisked away the keys for some seat time with a automotive that has intrigued me for some time. After a brief stint, right here’s what it’s prefer to reside with.

I’ve the privilege of taking house varied take a look at and long-term vehicles and bikes, and none of them have caught the flamboyant of my household just like the Comet. I took it house over the Diwali weekend and everybody, together with my prolonged household, was eager on testing this cute little automotive. What instantly wowed them, aside from the unconventional appears, was the inside design and high quality. With gentle colors and a clear, minimalist look, the MG Comet’s cabin is a pleasant, ethereal place to be. And whereas area on the again is definitely ample for adults, getting out and in of the rear seat is a job, particularly for older or more healthy individuals.

The Comet EV manages to slot in comically small parking areas.

The Comet has additionally been making my commute to work a breeze. Don’t get me improper, it’s nonetheless jam-packed however rather more manageable now. The Comet’s tiny footprint permits me to squeeze out and in of gaps, which I’d solely have been in a position to do on a two-wheeler. It additionally makes parking a stress-free course of, with its massive glass space supplying you with an excellent 360-degree view. It matches in parking slots the place you simply wouldn’t count on a automotive to. One other factor I admire concerning the MG is its steering. Not solely does the wheel really feel top quality and good to carry nevertheless it’s additionally easy to function, which once more, is a boon within the metropolis.

Nonetheless, I actually want MG had given it a greater audio system as the present one simply isn’t ok. It’s loud, however the readability and bass go away much more to be desired. And a very good music system is one thing that I actually need in my automotive, which is one thing I’m positive the youthful, hipster crowd that MG is targetting need. Moreover, the touchscreen has additionally glitched from time to time so an infotainment improve is a much-needed one.

Audio system could be very poor and leaves extra to be desired.

I’ve been in only a few automobiles that garner as a lot consideration because the Comet. From younger to outdated, everybody desires to know extra about it. A part of the eye you get is due to its dimensions and the opposite half is due to this vibrant neon inexperienced paint. Personally, I don’t like this color, however that’s a subjective matter.

Whereas I haven’t run it lengthy sufficient, I did run it from 100 to 30 %, throughout which it coated 121km (see desk beneath); greater than acceptable for a metropolis EV. And thoughts you, the AC was on the complete time.

There’s additionally just a few curious issues I’ve observed in my quick stint with the Comet. First, the buttons to modify tracks and so on. on the fitting hand facet of the steering work on and off, particularly once you’re utilizing Android Auto. Second, it received’t cost utilizing our workplace’s wall-mounted charger anymore. It did initially, however now the plug received’t lock into place, so I’ve needed to resort to the gradual AC charger that comes with the automotive. Lastly, and most surprisingly, the Comet managed to roll again its odometer by itself. And it’s not prefer it’s an analogue unit the place it may very well be a mechanical malfunction; it is a full-digital unit. That is one thing I’ve by no means skilled with a automotive or bike within the 5 years I’ve been testing them. We are going to get these issues inspected and report again within the subsequent long-term assessment.

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