Heating can be controlled from steering wheel and annoying beeps and loud indicator sound can be fixed in settings. Props to my local dealer - he’d watched all the KZfaq reviews and it was the first thing he told me when I took a test drive. It’s excellent and I want one!

I know you love your exotics Rory but your reviews of lesser cars are outstanding - your understanding of what real people want is something most testers miss.👍

MG's are head turners and they don't look cheap despite their real value. This MG4 is very impressive for its price.

Nice video! But there were some errors and missing information, I just got a MG4 Trophy so I can confirm you first hand the following: 1) AirCon: you use that button under the screen to turn it on/off, you pressed it twice because it was already on. You can access to that aircon screen touching the upper part of the screen, where temperature and fan speed are always shown, or from the climate button on the right side of the screen in the home menu. Using one of those two ways the screen will stay on climate setting, so you'll have all the time you want. Also the right star button on the steering wheel allows you to control temp and fan from there. Buttons are easier to operate but it's not that bad 2) 17" alloys 3) drowsiness alert is the one beeping, is a known problem and MG is releasing soon an OTA soon, that's what my dealer told me when I collected the car few days ago. You can turn it off and it will stay off when you restart the car, same for lane keeping assist and preference on star button. Although regen and driving mode will reset to 3 (max) and Normal and the restart, that's annoying and I hope they will fix it as well 4) Regen has also the "auto" setting, changing the regen intensity according to speed 5) I didn't try to get 0-60 mph as fast as I could but it should be less than 8 seconds (you said 7 in the video). Anyway is pretty quick and the rear wheel drive gives it a really sporty feeling 6) on the Trophy there are sensors at the back for sure, if you put it in reverse it will show you them in addition to the camera views. Not completely sure on the front, but you have a good idea where the front of the car is, so doesn't bother too much. Anyway, I think it's a really good car, great experience for me so far, go and have a test drive by yourself, it's worth it.

The heating control is just on/off (it says that on the button). Press the top of the screen (where the temp is shown) or swipe down and you'll get a set of controls that don't disappear (or use the button on the steering wheel). All models have parking sensors at the rear (not at the front though).

A few tips for you, you can set the car to enable the heating controls from the steering wheel. You can turn the beeps OFF for the driver awareness system and they don't turn back on after restart. The wheels are 17" not 18". Otherwise, I agree with everything he said, it's a great car to drive at exceptional value.

It's a tradition in U.K. now to throw cargo trays and wheel covers while reviewing the cars.

Really good presentation Rory! Especially with the plastic cover and all the good and bad things!

You are tapping the AC button twice. That just turns the system off and back on. It shows briefly to confirm on, then closes the display. To adjust, you simply drag down from the mini-AC info at the top of the screen and you then have the full AC control screen, OR you can allocate AC to the right star button on the steering wheel. This will bring up the full display on the screen, but will also give you shortcut to temp via the toggle switch up/down and fan-speed left/right.

Seen one yesterday and it looked better than on pictures or video.

U caught me with the intro, plus awesome video as usal, keep up the great work.

I picked our Trophy, in Volcanic Orange, up last week, very impressed and i've got a Tesla Model Y. The wife loves her new car and all the family are impressed.

Another great review rory ! 🔥

KZfaq algorithm popped this up for my viewing pleasure - and what a treat! High quality production values and outstanding presentation by Rory - more informative, concise and entertaining than even Top Gear was in the days before it became a comedy show. But equally important Rory doesn’t waste a single word and every word is crystal clear. In fact I’m so impressed he should be shown in schools as a model on how to speak the English language. So, yeah, I’ve just subscribed and look forward to watching many more of Rory’s vids P.S. No, I’m not friend or family and I didn’t get a fat brown envelope stuffed with used ones… ;-)

Thanks for the thorough review!

you can program the rh star button to control the climate control. I've got the SR model (with LFP battery) and I don't have the same issues about the infotainment system. it's not perfect and many functions reset on every start up, software update needed.

I've been waiting for you to do this one Rory, an I've heard a lot of good talks about it.

What a great thorough enjoyable review 👏👏👏

people sleep on MGs and rule them as crappy cus they're "chinese", but I have seen a dozen examples basically give their "non-chinese" counterparts a good run for their money. they're pretty good imho and I'm a diehard Toyota fanboy xD

Fantastic Review - thanks Rory.

Very good review, thanks

Love this guy's reviews.

Another great review Rory, good balanced test.

Well done, Thank you very much.

*sigh* It does have rear parking sensors, only the drivers seat is electric, and the heating controls are accessed in a variety of ways, none of which are double tapping the button! (also you have the earlier version with the annoying 'driver fatigue' sensor on the steering wheel which was removed a while ago.) What MG DO need to fix is that the driver assist functions stay turned off when they're disabled. Some of mine do.. and some don't! I'm also getting about 3.5 miles per kwh motorway driving in 5 degree weather wind and rain. Happy with that!

I had a 1976 MGB that was the MG Orange I love that color.. I loved my MGB too.. wish I still had it.. it was a gray market.. brought over from England by the owner to The USA where I bought it from with less then 20K on it.

Nice car. I could see myself in one - but £30K isn't cheap, and the standard model sounds very different.

The BYD Atto 3 will give it a good run for the money. Not bad on pricing and features. And it looks funky and quirky. I think it's available in the UK too.

£25,995 starting price, not 24 ... and 17" wheels 🤦‍♂ I have an SE SR in Camden Grey ... and I love it. 🙂

Great review

This EV car seriously is amazing and fun to drive.

Nice video. Never seen 14s review before.

It's really a beautiful car..! 🔥❤️ ❤️ From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

First time I've seen Rory and he's brilliant at talking through cars. Get him on Top Gear, he'd be a riot. Nice review.

My Fiat 500e also used to regularly provide similar over-cautious warning messages they have diminished with time.

You have a joyful conversation (with yourself). 😎

Open the sunrooof. LOLLLL i was howling.

Just test drove one today, really great car! When you look at the price it’s an amazing EV

I like your humour. hubcap and open the roof great. Is the voice control also on the standard 51 kWh version?

I love your videos! Once again very informative! I'm still looking at a company EV, my renting limit is low and I first decided "no Asian car". Of course all Western EV are way out of my limit (Citroën eC4 could be an option after I watched your video but the range is too small). Then I said "ok, Asian, but no Chinese car". And today I might say "ok, Chinese car"...

Ordered a trophy model in white. Pick it up first week in Jan

That's a nice watch by the way!

The only Company who can rival and out perform MG in terms of good value for money product is BYD.

Interesting EV! Also noticed a new Roly on your wrist!!! New edition? Or did you trade in your two-tone Rolex??

So far I enjoy my ev Zs long range . There is almost 80 miles range difference in summer and winter though!!!

Having tried this car I agree it's pretty good for the money, but it's not helpful to potential buyers to get some of the facts wrong, ie the price, the wheel size and boot comparison size with other makes. Just correct it in the edit as others do.

1:23: position of the indicator is a triumph of form over function. put the sodding indicator where they can be best seen. that's what they are there for - to be seen. sakes

nice one Rory. Pity here in South Africa so far the cheapest EV is the Mini and Haval (introduced about 2 months ago) the rest are still out of reach for average consumer (Porsche, BMW, Merc, Audi and Volvo). Will eventually get there

Need you to test the Fisker Oceon please 🙏

Just saw the BYD Seal,can't lie am exited Abt it

its beeping because you are looking at camera and not straighthead so itvthinks your not alert and need a coffee break(there are 2 lights on steering pinnacle)

A generally good review but quite a few wrong facts... Rory says they start at at £24999...actually it's £25995 for the SE..he says the Trophy is "just over £30,000" ...it's actually £31,495 for the blue or white and increasing extras for the other colours up to £35190 for the orange as tested....a bit more than "just over £30000"....still excellent value though Instead of pressing the button at the bottom to bring up the HVAC screen and it disappearing after 2 seconds...just press the very top of the screen where it shows AC and the temp display and you will find the screen stays on all the time. It does have rear sensors...on my Trophy, as well as the rear cam view being displayed, it also beeps with increasing urgency the nearer you get to an obstacle ...just like normal rear sensors. Had mine 3 weeks and loving it so far. :)

Looks nice

Why brand are your shoes? They are quite good! 😊

Hopefully MG can update them for the weird beeps and software issues like the climate

Test drove your equivalent Trophy Long Range. It's a brilliant car to drive yet comfortable. Our cheapest model still have rear independent suspension compared with a cheapest BYD Dolphin. I should be ok with some sacrifices otherwise I will need to save more for a better model.

id love one, they will be every where surely on a cheap lease

If I was in the market, I'd be tempted to take a good look at this ...

I think we should set up a crowd funding page to buy Rory some new trousers.

Very cool 🔥🔥

Streets ahead! Thanks Pierce.

You can scroll down from the top of the screen to use AC controlls, it won't disappear in 2 seconds and you can also set shortcuts on the steering wheel to control it. So unfortunately you're wrong when you complained about that.

Raining and no rear wash wipe. See the irony? The lack of this useful safety related feature fitted for YEARS gives a peak into the odd minds of the decision makers inside MG Fashion won over practicality and common sense. Unforgivable. And Rory why didn't you call them out on this? And that beeping, heating controls etc..designed to distract the driver. Good grief A fine design ruined by stupidity.

Don't you just love the quote That £24,000 to £30,000 is CHEAP !😂😂😂🤣

Nice car! It would look great in all black.

diss agree with the legroom its just cramped at the back

I'd love to see a review of the AWD version. Mulan

I want one in North America 😭 man EVs are so expensive here. Something like these would be great.

WARNING: I work in the port of Zeebrugge where many new cars arrive and are moved between docks all day. I’ve never seen so many cars break down as the MG’s. Often seen multiple per day on the side of the road with a technician with it. So there is clearly a reliability issue somewhere…

On the list

I've heard there will be a hot hatch version 0-60 under 4 secs coming soon.

Please review the Sion by Sono Motors

Does anyone know how if the stereo audio sound system is any good?

Single tap for the heating, the second 'double tap' is a lagged response which removed the screen

Looks like it does need a bigger heater and heating in back the moisture on the windows said it all..

Rejected mine due to the oil leak and warped under tray plus all the other issues like over sensitive ‘safety’ features. The storage bits in the rear of the front seats are only in the Trophy model. Car drove really well and rapid charging speeds were faster than claimed, saw 143kW charging! Not very efficient, 3.8mi/kWh where my Ioniq 38 was getting 5.4mi/kWh driven over the same route at the same time.

This is exactly the same I feel for it, the car is damn good. But the interface and assist system is really bad, but they will be updated I'm sure of that. If they do it could easily be my choice then i retired my Mini Cooper, nice review 👍

Great review by Rory, I very much like how he reported the usability limitations with the infotainment system. Balanced. Things like that would drive me crackers I think, but that aside what a statement of intent by Chinese automakers!

I renting to own one but I’m very disappointed with user interface: 1- Head light can’t go off while the car is on. To turn all lights off you must to turn the car off. 2- car windows don’t raise up when you lock the car (MG said car don’t have this functionality 😕) 3- if the head lights is on and you lock the car the lights will still on. ( I believe we figured it out back on 90’s but this smart car don’t know) 4- The system doesn’t save. To drive using one pedal mode and eco. I do need this every time. (4 slow steps to get there) 5- Car Play keeps disconnecting even with genuine cable 6- If the car is charging and I lock it when I do unlocked makes a loud beep and wake up everyone around. 7- Inside light led turn on when you turn the head light on very annoying drive at night with that you your face.

Good machine. Decent range.

Rory; you are a gem. Don't stop. I just wish a certain AutoExpress reviewer could watch and learn how to mix humour with proper information.

This video made me realize that you guys don't get the Chevy Bolt, something that is very similar in class that we have in the U.S. On the other hand we don't get those MGs which is a bit of a shame

The boot is not bigger than the boot of an ID3. And not sure about the 0-60 time you mention. Other reviewers say the seats are too soft and not supporting. I hate the rear design, but this car could definitely become a game changer. Great value for money.

Ah. I'd miss the single pedal driving. For me, it's one must have feature in an EV. I drive a Fiat 500e.

Of course it isn't available in my country. It's not sold in the US. :(

The Chinese are coming, the Chinese have arrived!

Where can I buy one in the USA? I used to have a 1968 MGB and I loved it!

Looks great. Love the concept and it's a step in the right direction. But, we need to see something reasonably priced with 300 miles range on a cold wet motorway drive 👍 I'm sure with the Chinese arrival in force it'll happen.

The front end is clearly inspired by the C8 Corvette and… it’s not actually that bad

Heavens, Rory... Who did you p**s off at MG that they only just let you have one of these on test...??? 🤣 The rest of You Tube had their MG4 driving reviews out 2 months ago...! Other than that, kudos to you, bud, for braving what looked like a monsoon of a day just to give your loyal fans your always funny, but informative, slant on car testing - top job, fella... 😎

I hear people say they don't like the design but in person they're a real head turner at the moment. I imagine that will fade with its success.

I gotta say, from the front it kinda gives off Lambo Urus vibes. Great review !

Love the design. Front bonnet could be better, reminds me of nissan leaf of sorts. That's just me.

The ID3 actually has a bigger boot not smaller

I got to say the hubcap throw was so funny 🤣

ID.3 has 385 litres of boot space.

That front end straight in has corvette vibes. With those angular lines

waiting for you to review the MG4 Xpower 430hp.

Great host!

Here's a question about 'one-pedal-driving' in general but not about the MG on test. If I use full regenerative braking and the car slows to a stop, do the brake lights come on as the car does so?