MG Motor is releasing a new vehicle that is much hotter than what MG had thought it had ever offered. Furthermore, it is a compact hatchback! The design team deserves an award for this. The hot new electric car is the MG4 Electric. If MG tries to enter the United States with this car, I think it will be a big hit.
The new MG4 is amazing!
MG4 electric. Image of MG motor provided.
MG4 electric. Image of MG motor provided.
In particular, this is “the first MG model based on the intelligent new MSP (Modular Scaleable Platform) developed by MG’s parent company, SAIC Motor.” Oh … the Chinese are behind this. SAIC certainly understands what works well in China. How successful can you be in the UK and Europe?
Not exactly the same, but the front of the MG4 Electric looks a lot like the front of the Cupra Born or X Peng G3. Born first came to mind, but its similarity to the G3 is even more impressive.
MG4 electric. Image of MG motor provided.
X Peng G3. Image provided by XPeng.
X Peng G3. Image provided by XPeng.
MG4 electric. Image of MG motor provided.
Born in Cupra. Image of cupra provided.
Some specifications regarding beauty are:
- Range up to 350 or 450 kilometers (WLTP cycle), depending on battery
- 51kWh or 64kWh battery
- 125 kW powertrain for small battery version, 150 kW for large battery version
- <0-100km / h in 8 seconds
- Maximum speed 160km / h
- Length 4,287 mm
- Width 1,836 mm
- Height of 1,504 mm.
MG4 Electric will enter the European market in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Inside MG4 Electric. Image of MG motor provided.
MG4 Electric disguised as camouflage … then photographed by MG photographers. Image of MG motor provided.
Other variations of MG4 Electric, including all-wheel drive options, are available for the future.
“MG4 Electric is currently undergoing a final 120,000-kilometer durability test under a variety of European conditions. Based on the MSP (Modular Scaleable Platform), a rechargeable battery-powered electric vehicle developed by its parent company, SAIC Motor. The first MG model in Europe.
“The intelligent modular architecture offers many advantages in terms of flexibility, space usage, safety, driving experience, weight reduction and advanced technology. Its scalable design is a 2,650-3,100 mm wheel base. Suitable for, you can design different body styles for different segments on the same platform, from hatchback and notchback saloons to SUVs and vans. Therefore, modular scalable platforms are important to MG’s European growth strategy. Play a role. “
So MG Motor says.
Zhu Jun, Deputy Chief Engineer of SAIC Motor, said: “In the” ONE PACK “battery system developed by SAIC Motor, the projected area of all batteries on the modular scalable platform is the same. The same is true for connectors related to other components. With this design concept, in theory, batteries in the range of 40kWh to 150kWh can be easily realized. It can meet the energy requirements of A0 to D class models, providing users with flexible and diverse choices. Users can buy a small battery first and then replace and upgrade it when a longer range is needed. “
“The’ONE PACK’is an innovatively designed battery. The recumbent battery cell placement allows the minimum height of the battery to reach the industry-leading 110 mm, greatly improving effective space utilization. Coupled with the corresponding cooling system redesign, the “ONE PACK” battery offers three main benefits. It is ultra-high integration, ultra-long life, and “zero thermal runaway” safety protection. “
MG4 Electric looks short from behind. Image of MG motor provided.
MG4 electric power train. Image of MG motor provided.
MG4 electric battery pack. Image of MG motor provided.
What do you think of this new electric crossover from MG Motors? What do you think of SAIC’s approach to entering the European market? What do you think of MG’s MGS and ONEPACK approaches? What do you think about MG4 looking like this with XPeng, or at least XPeng’s friendliness?
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