Stopped watching this video because I found the rapidly moving camera too distracting.
@davidtaylor3Күн бұрын
It really depends on your use case. As a family car, the Atto 3 wins hands down. There’s just no comparison. The rear seating in the MG4 is too bare bones, and I couldn’t do that to my kids. But as a second car or daily commuter, the lower price and superior driving dynamics of the MG4 would have to give it the win.
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Yes exactly - both cars are good, which one you choose depends on your specific needs.
@leonkernanКүн бұрын
I think I'd prioritize the towbar kit over that, the look of the original doesn't bother me that much.
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Depends what you need the car for - I've towed things exactly 3 times in my life and just borrow friend's cars for that purpose
@dannyhunn87524 күн бұрын
Great video.how much Sun dose it block?
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Not much I think! Looks good.
@Reddylion4 күн бұрын
Nice comparo. Which is nice !
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@johnmckay4284 күн бұрын
the ota updated situation in the mg4 is a dealbreaker along with the very crap and laggy infotainment screen. I love driving my essence 64, but these things ps me off every time I get in. not to mention its 7K cheaper that when I bought it in Dec.....😩
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
wow $7,000 cheaper? Which state are you in? Then again EVs values have been a bit crazy lately, a friend of mine bought the Tesla Model Y on release, now it's about $16,000 cheaper 18 months later
@dapperdon99555 күн бұрын
What happens if straps are ripped completely
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
well the elastic straps on mine were completely disintegrated which is why I used new elastics sewn into the same place. There's always a way to fix things if you can think it through - good luck!
@dapperdon995520 сағат бұрын
Can the top still work if strap is broken my is broken im scared to drop top
@mikemo175 күн бұрын
I recently purchased the Carlinkit 5.0 from Walmart for $45US for my 2021 Ford Escape PHEV and it works great! Not sure why you needed to add a 20 second delay. I didn’t add the delay and it connects to CarPlay fast and works every time!
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Different car. The MG4 is pretty slow to startup compared to all other cars, which is why it needs a delay. If you don't need a delay then great, it'll work much quicker in your car!
@its_the_SENSEI5 күн бұрын
Bozu are you coming to Sydney in early November 2024 for the Sydney International EV Show?
@bozugarage21 сағат бұрын
Would love to, but it'd be at my own expense and I'm booked to see cold chisel in ballarat on the saturday, so probably not worth it for me to go for one day return to melbourne. Hope it's agood show though!
@user-ec7dc7hh9o6 күн бұрын
I like our MG4 Essence64. The BYD Seal was not available at the time we bought. The BYD brand name, front wheel drive, odd looking interior design, no local dealership and available colour schemes, were some of the reasons I opted to ignore the BYD offerings. I prefer cars which are nice to drive. The MG4 continues to delight in this regard. It’s a very enjoyable drive. The downside of the MG4 is the wired connection to AppleCarPlay/Android. I would like a set of buttons for a few functions. These may be minor irritations but they are something to consider.
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
The MG4 undeniably drives a lot better than the atto3! If you want a wireless carplay/AA solution for the MG4, I did a review on an excellent unit (I bought a few duds first) that work well with the mg4, check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrhgiJqqlZiZnWg.html
@twisted_panties6 күн бұрын
Excellent, thanks very much.
@ellWayify7 күн бұрын
If I was to get one of these I would definitely go the MG4. Interior and exterior looks a lot nicer and the drive is much better
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
Agreed, MG4 is a superior driving car and I like the looks better too. The major flaw in the MG4 is lack of over the air updates which I'm going to keep complaining about endlessly!
@marcjost5097 күн бұрын
I was going to buy the atto 3, until I sat in it, no driver leg space or legroom if tall, stearing wheel offset to left, interior looks cheap and door handles weird, owned MG4 Excite 51 for 7 months now and no complaints, heaps of interior leg space and fast and zippy, definitely a driver's car 😊
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
Plenty of people will have no issues with the drive and handling of the Atto 3, but there's a lot of people who can't stomach the floaty and soft handling of the Atto 3. I've driven the MG4 pretty enthusiastically a few times and it's surprising how good even the base mode excite 51 is
@ianmcnicol65137 күн бұрын
All temperature and fan controls dont need use of the screen - can all be done by voice....so much easier.....and, the MG, as you state many times, has a lot more omissions in features which are standard on the BYD - therefore the BYD is easily the better car IMO.
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
The BYD has really good voice recognition, much better than the awful voice recognition in my Tesla. Already missing that lovely huge panoramic roof - BYD throw a lot of standard features in their car which is great for buyers
@jovceata8 күн бұрын
i was going to get the MG4 but the interior put me off so i got the BYD SEal Dynamic and loving it
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
BYD seal looks awesome, I'm hoping to get a lend of one soon for a comparison to my model 3 - certainly a great value car
@lastfour8 күн бұрын
MG4 all day, but I will love OTA updates. Quick question, why you discard Dolphin?
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
Hoping OTA updates come to the MG4 one day. The dolphin just looks weird to me, the interior even more "interesting" than the atto 3 (hated the flipper door handles), it's FWD, and the entry model dolphin has an abysmal 0-100 time measured using a calendar
@chrisford44318 күн бұрын
Nice co. Essence 64 has a lot more range than standard range
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
And then the MG4 LR has even more range! But we only use the excite 51 as a city car, so range is really a nonissue for us
@marisgadeckis94299 күн бұрын
Only in the first year did this happen. After a ap date will stay in low mode
@mattyl26611 күн бұрын
Thanks for the demo. You have inspired me to have a go at this myself in my MG4. What have been your thoughts on that particular dashcam. Cheers
@bozugarage20 сағат бұрын
Dashcam functions well - no concerns so far! Great value for money compared to blackviews that all the dealers seem to push, must be a great profit margin on those dashcams!
@TheAlien197414 күн бұрын
Looks great with the spoiler on it now, I am lucky as I have the X power
@bozugarage20 сағат бұрын
xpower is a mental machine, very easy to get used to the insane acceleration of it - enjoy!
@ben-zz2rm14 күн бұрын
Video absolutely right. I have been a victim twice now Lucky no one rear ended me with my family in tow. How can we get MG to fix this issue before some harm arises?
@bozugarage20 сағат бұрын
I was just thinking everything was OK, then my wife says it happened again 3 days ago while turning into a carpark - again lucky not rear ended. Will have to see if I can pull the footage from the dashcam and see how bad it is
@aquaboy165015 күн бұрын
Here in Indonesia MG4 only available with 51kwh LFP battery and full spec features
@gillo313916 күн бұрын
My biggest take from this show is fast forward 10 yrs and there will be very few non- Chinese brands left in Australia- you have been warned! I wanted to see the Renault Scenic if it ever comes here!
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
I'm old enough to remember when hyundai launched the $13,000 excel and every journalist trashed the car and said hyundai will never make it in Australia. Now look where Hyundai/Kia are. The chinese manufacurers will evolve even quicker and dinosaur manufacturers like Toyota will be in trouble, and they know it!
@DavidBoag-zy8ym17 күн бұрын
Polestar seats are made with spun fabric made from recycled PET bottles.
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
Didn't know that - felt pretty good to me! I think they feel more premium than the vinyl seats (sorry, ""vegan leather"") in my tesla.
@ozozi4917 күн бұрын
Oh dear! Zeeker belongs to Volvo😮......nope........Geely
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
ah well... zeekr is owned by geely, volvo is owned by geely, along with polestar and half a dozen other brands... everyone is owned by someone else eventually it seems!
@addsfour349917 күн бұрын
Very boring show. Who ran it?
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
would've been nicer to see a wider range of brands - eg where was mercedes, bmw, vw, audi, mg, tesla? I have no doubt the organisers of the show reached out to those manufacturers, but for whatever reason they declined to participate. Their loss - I feel buyers who attended would be impressed by the xpengs and zeekr
@addsfour349916 күн бұрын
@@bozugarage agreed, the new Chinese stuff is amazing
@wufeiflash16 күн бұрын
没有对比就没有伤害
@littletraincreative196216 күн бұрын
Organisers reach out to all car manufacturers of EVs and invite them to participate. It's up to the brands as to whether they want to participate or not. There will be a huge display of EVs at the Sydney International EV Show in November with lots of brands on display! Next year the international EV show will be back in Melbourne and is bound to be even bigger and better :)
@addsfour349916 күн бұрын
@@littletraincreative1962 my point exactly, the organisers didn’t do a good job of encouraging car companies. The fully electric show in Sydney earlier this year was WAYYYYYYY bigger with more brands and it’s just run by a you tuber.
@addsfour349917 күн бұрын
Xpeng finally giving us a jetson car
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
yeah, but I still think a car needs to have 4 wheels, their "flying car" is more like a personal helicopter. Still, it's excellent to see how crazy and creative they can be
@holycreation17 күн бұрын
Disappointed the sea lion 97 didn’t make a sneak preview . It’s already spotted in Queensland
@bozugarage6 күн бұрын
I'm disappointed a lot of manufacturers didn't have any cars at all - where was VW, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche etc? I think it's a metaphor - if they're missing at a show like this, are they actually expecting to play a part in the EV market in future?
@nickdattner868017 күн бұрын
Well it’s still early days. Shows will get better.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Unfortunately being a noob my phone ran out of charge by the end of the show - missed recording the F150 Lightning! I'm hoping to get in touch with manufacturers and dealers of all the amazing EVs on display at the show for more in depth videos and reviews. Please contact me through this channel if you have access to cars for a video feature! #electricSUVexpo
@EVsofChina18 күн бұрын
I was on the Canadian Hyundai website yesterday and the Kona is the same price in Canada. Way overpriced in my opinion.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
With the increasing competition in the ev space, agreed - kona EV would be a great way for Hyundai owners to trade up within the brand, but it's a big step up from the non EV kona.
@andreimadison212618 күн бұрын
Thanks for video!! Trouble is Fixed!! Really was looking for that video a years!!!
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
hope it helps! i have another video on the way for another common convertible roof problem where the hem comes undone and the cable doesn't pull in the rear side panels, stay tuned.
@marcc.49018 күн бұрын
Look like Zeekr X is ready.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Yes - just waiting on a price confirmation. I'd expect it to be priced above the MG4, Dolphin, Ora Cat as it has a much more premium interior, however too much higher and it'll be attacked by EVs in the next size category. It's a beautiful car, really hoping to review it in more depth
@gillo313916 күн бұрын
I spoke to someone who had signed up at the show for the Zeekr X his contract showed the total price at an eye watering $75,000. Yes I said $75,000!! Way over priced at that much. The finish wasn’t bad but the trim on the top of the door cards was really thin, I’d expect it to tear in days.
@marcc.49016 күн бұрын
@@gillo3139 yeah I read the news it was above the 60k mark. Hard to justify when the model Y can be had for $55900 before ORC
@frankiedehockie18 күн бұрын
The Toyota on show …… hmmmm. Toyota needs to start taking this EV transition seriously.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Toyota are the biggest of the legacy ICE manufacturers - imagine the billions they've invested in manufacturing petrol engines and all the supporting old tech. They'd rather protect their old manufacturing tech than invest in EVs, which is why Toyota Australia have been the worst auto manufacturer in "supporting" the transition to clean energy. But at least they're grudgingly offering up a cobbled together EV, where the wheels might stay on if you're lucky, and use up some spare old interior parts from the 90s.
@manuhamoa18 күн бұрын
Shame Kia didn't have the EV 5 and 3 on show.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
agreed, they had an EV5 at the Australian open (not available to touch and feel) this should've been an excellent opporunity to show one off. I feel Kia are underrated as an EV manufacturer, it'll be great to see them over the next 12-24 months
@deanstyles256718 күн бұрын
Interesting that VW weren't there to show off their ID4 and ID5.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Yes, also Cupra not present. Let's see how strong their commitment is to launching EVs in Australia.
@nyg409018 күн бұрын
I was there too. X-Peng cars are really good in terms of tech and design, their prices are competitive as well. I was informed that the X-Peng G6 (both variants) will be under 60K all inclusive. I was a bit disappointed as there were limited brands. Some of the cars are very expensive, not sure how they are going to survive in the industry especially with so many new Chinese hitech and affordable cars coming in the market in next 12 months.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Agreed - the Chinese manufacturers will be sharks in the market - abundant, fast moving and will eagerly kill any competition who show signs of weakness *cough TOYOTA*. Higher manufacturing capacity, mainland China battery production ability, rapid product development and improvements and lower costs.
@leedaq776718 күн бұрын
thank mate
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I'm hoping to get some more in depth time with EVs for further reviews, plenty of cars about to be launched here which is an exciting time!
@pipingmad1118 күн бұрын
How ridiculously priced are some of these EV's. Imagine the insurance costs for the no name brand vehicles. Named brand EV's insurance is getting expensive.
@bozugarage17 күн бұрын
Insurance costs are through the roof. Allianz doubled my insurance renewal on my model 3, so naturally I'm no longer a customer of theirs. That said the insurances on all my cars have increased 20-100% over the last 12 months so it's not just limited to EVs. Need to be a lot smarter shopping around and leaving insurance companies who charge the lazy tax.
@alanbgtan17 күн бұрын
Expensive due to high taxes
@addsfour349917 күн бұрын
All insurance is getting expensive. I switched away from ice to a named brand ev and no increase in insurance, so def shop around
@songlining22 күн бұрын
Good one, thanks! I have never had any charging issue as mentioned. It always locks/charges for me.
@hojnikb23 күн бұрын
Did anyone do the opposite and removed the wing on the upper trim car?
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
pretty much exactly the same process. Yank off the side panels, undo a few bolts and unclip the brake light connector then swap around.
@rimax8223 күн бұрын
thanks for uploading this video.
@JuanIChiapetta23 күн бұрын
Aluminum pedals in the XPower, another difference 😅
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
Every little bit helps :)
@heidiklein19224 күн бұрын
I have just the same problem and I am happy to see this fix video and will try it Asap selve. Thank you😊
@bozugarage16 күн бұрын
Good luck, it's an easy cheap fix
@Nick-gp8cq24 күн бұрын
Awesome fix thank you so much. Do u have email that i can reach you for advice on 1 more roof issues. My a209 side door roof where the window closes 100% have some cloth dropping drown from the roof. Would i be able to send you some photos of it
@donh151124 күн бұрын
nice mate
@davy226625 күн бұрын
hi chris, never experienced the emergency stops, but i could be driving along a straight road and the car is tugging the wheel to the the left when ,im nowhere near a white line.i dont like a car driven by a computer,i can drive myself. the sooner mg fix this is the day they will sell more cars
@bozugarage20 сағат бұрын
Yeah the lane keeping assist stuff isn't the most sophisticated system out there. MG need to enable over the air updates, otherwise buyers are just going to buy other cars which have more consistent and frequent software updates.
@davy226626 күн бұрын
1 piece of black sticky tape stuck on the windscreen cameras will turn all this crap off till mg really fixes it.
@kingthanvon27 күн бұрын
Doesn’t not working on 2016 Honda pilot
@CédricPOT29 күн бұрын
Hello i'm french,i'm very happy to find your vidéo. I have the same problem with the oil near the rear left wheel... I'm going to try to repare Thanks for you vidéo! Merci beaucoup Cédric from France