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MG 4
Rear-wheel-drive small hatch from China's SAIC that consistently undercuts every European rival. The 10-year/250,000 km warranty is unmatched in the segment.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $39,990 – $47,990
- Range up to
- 452 km
- Battery up to
- 64 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.7 s
- Power
- 125 kW
- DC charge
- 117 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the MG 4 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Essence 64 ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence 64 | $39,990 | 64 kWh | 452 km | 140 kW | 7.5 s | 154 kW | RWD |
| XPower AWD | $47,990 | 64 kWh | 405 km | 320 kW | 3.8 s | 140 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Rear-wheel-drive small hatch from China's SAIC that consistently undercuts every European rival. The 10-year/250,000 km warranty is unmatched in the segment.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ 10-year vehicle warranty is class-leading
- ✓ Rear-wheel drive gives it real chassis balance
- ✓ Excellent value at sub-$31,000
What we don't
- ✕ Base 51 kWh battery range trails Dolphin
- ✕ Cabin materials are clearly cost-engineered
- ✕ Software lags behind competitors
Best for
- First-car buyers
- Inner-city commuters
- Long-warranty seekers
Compare the MG 4
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 125 kW
- Motor torque
- 250 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.7 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 51 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 350 km
- Efficiency
- 16.0 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 7 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 117 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 39 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,287 mm
- Width
- 1,836 mm
- Height
- 1,504 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,705 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 363 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2022)
- Vehicle warranty
- 10 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $30,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
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