I have the XPower in green here in the UK. True, you don't need the performance, but who ever needs performance? At this price it was an easy decision. The car is brilliant all round, as well.
@RobertLund-d7d
10 ай бұрын
Pity it will lose 50% of its value in 12 months 😂
@renz2.060
10 ай бұрын
@@RobertLund-d7d Why would that be a pity?
@Mububban23
10 ай бұрын
@@RobertLund-d7dcan you name me an EV that currently loses 50% in a year? Because I just looked for second hand Teslas online as prices are still high
@johnlambert1744
10 ай бұрын
@@RobertLund-d7d I don't think it will TBH, they're not the cheaper/inferior petrol versions of MG so I think they will hold value quite well.
@ruddaga82
9 ай бұрын
@@RobertLund-d7d I mean what loser buys things worrying about the value it drops too? Man must suck being poor lad. I upgrade my computer almost yearly as well.... my 4090 will be replaced by the 5090 when that drops.. Should i be worried about the 50% value drop then too?
@Yeonick911
9 ай бұрын
We've had our X-Power for a couple of months - it replaced an electric Mini Cooper S Level 3. Overall, we're delighted with (1) performance and power delivery (ride quality even on uneven roads, lack of body roll on the twisties); (2) ease of parking (visibility, 360-camera, turning circle, mirror placement); (3) seat comfort even on long journeys; (4) excellent audio quality and lack of road noise; (5) range (but still driving enthusiastically, so in these cold months 190-200 miles is a trade off we accept for all the fun. On the negative side: (1) the cabin is very dark at night (no ambient or switchable light in the rear seats); (2) infotainment screens are not intuitive or easy to use when driving and key driving settings are not retained when you switch off (actually the whole car stays electrically alive until you use the fob to lock it - so don't get out and walk away without locking it!); (3) no height adjustment on front passenger seat; (4) very little sideways illumination from front lights (makes turning L/R difficult in unlit country lanes; (5) no panoramic sunroof (expect that this will be a future option). Value for money and big smiles, this MG 4 X-Power is easy to love and easy to drive. A few wrinkles will get ironed out over future updates - hopefully early owners will get the benefit through Over-The-Air updates ...please?
@paulhayes2189
4 ай бұрын
Negatives the stereo is poor...not even average....seats are not great for bolster and no low lumber back support on them... interior is mehh...otherwise great value
@kristoffergo6973
10 ай бұрын
The all wheel drive will greatly help me during winter. Not just because of the performance. It's a "cheapish" all wheel drive electric vehicle. I am ordering one.
@malcolmjames379
10 ай бұрын
received mine 10 days ago ..its mad 🙂
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Glad you’re loving it!
@tommyjakobsen5504
9 ай бұрын
haha first time you make that 0-100 the hair look like you profile pic. haha, i love my Xpower.
@1975Chinook
5 ай бұрын
Hy! I've tested the X-Power and... is like falling in love; Loved it: good power, good brakes, fair interior(for the price & category) and quasi comfortable; bit rough but ok; I drove a Dover white one & SHE looked just gorgeous. For me ... She's the one.
@spiro5327
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Would like to see a comparison between this and the upcoming EX30 dual motor when it lands here. That car will cost about 10k more i think
@teslabot6517
10 ай бұрын
Lots of energy (from you) Great review. Yes, you're a tight arse!
@anonanon6678
10 ай бұрын
More tight arse reviews, please!😊
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Glad you found it fun, and thanks for being honest about my tight-arsery.
@Cruelaid
10 ай бұрын
Great review Matt ✌🏼
@Clove_Parma
10 ай бұрын
Hey mate, any word when you’ll be able to review the BYD Seal?
@bobbywilson5664
10 ай бұрын
Great review and great information. Besides the dual motor there seems to be no other benefit for the 10k price hike. They should have improved the interior a little bit more
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
I think for those who just want the effortlessness of the performance it makes sense. Not sure it’s for everyone though.
@renz2.060
10 ай бұрын
Even in Normal mode it's very quick.
@ruddaga82
10 ай бұрын
I have the car. And I agree. For 10k extra they should've done a little bit more.... But it's still a blast to drive.
@johnlambert1744
10 ай бұрын
There's no real difference between the RWD and performance models of the Tesla M3 and MY in the interior, so I guess they're following suit. All the differences are under the "hood".
@j-al5959
5 ай бұрын
I cant believe this thing is just as fast as some of the top performing 100K plus performance vehicle's. I'm considering ordering the Golf R 8 but would you recommend this MG over a Mk 8 R?
@therightcar
5 ай бұрын
It is fast but it’s not the same kind of machine as a Golf R. If you want to do more than just go fast in a straight line, then buy the Golf R, which is far more dynamic.
@GetawayFilms
Ай бұрын
People choosing to mock the brake covers are probably unaware that spoilers and splitters on most vehicles don't do a damn thing other than make them look cool. At least the real callipers underneath the covers actually slow the MG4 down...
@I_dont_want_an_at
10 ай бұрын
I'll keep driving the 2002 Lancer coupe i bought for $1500 cash in 2015. Getting close to 500,000km. I want to get there first before looking for anything else.
@thomaseriksson3182
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!👍 looking soo good in black paint🔥💪
@therightcar
9 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@tommyjakobsen5504
9 ай бұрын
but the cupra is slow... sorry no way the same fun.
@netsiteing
10 ай бұрын
Why for Australian climate there would not be ventilated seats but heated only?
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Because cooling is harder, heating is simple.
@Clove_Parma
10 ай бұрын
That needs ducting from the AC system or fans, more complicated and expensive than putting heating elements under the upholstery
@martingibbons7070
10 ай бұрын
MG is in every model fantastc value.
@mighty_bunny
10 ай бұрын
I've always kind of figured that if you're the kind of person who needs a spare tyre, you're probably not in the market for a small EV hatchback anyway. Of course reasoning that doesn't really hold up for something larger with longer range, or a hybrid like the Outlander PHEV, but, yeah.
@YSA920
10 ай бұрын
I have a RAV4 spacesaver here that will fit under the floor of an ATTO 3. Had an XPower demo this week and it did not occur to me to see if the RAV4 spacesaver would fit in that boot. I reckon going out in the country without a spare wheel is a bit foolhardy myself.
@mighty_bunny
10 ай бұрын
@@YSA920 That's actually really good to know! About the RAV4 space-saver I mean. A blogger I follow actually took an Atto 3 on an interstate road trip, and if i recall correctly, with his family of four. So long trips are definitely doable in these sorts of vehicles.
@YSA920
10 ай бұрын
@@mighty_bunny the RAV4 spacesaver stud pattern is ok for the ATTO 3 as well.
@adamcrea3547
10 ай бұрын
when is the xsr review coming out ?
@marcc.490
10 ай бұрын
If i was a single man again. This car would be it.
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
It’s never too late for a divorce
@theairstig9164
10 ай бұрын
It’s pretty versatile
@53glowe
10 ай бұрын
@@therightcarSo Matt...you're a marriage counsellor as well now. Man you're versatile 😉
@williamtyndale1402
10 ай бұрын
Just wait for the upcoming insurance price hikes already hapoening in Europe
@fatdoi003
9 ай бұрын
for me.... i'll spend another $8k to get Seal performance... much better interior, maybe better handling, LFP battery, better tech...
@therightcar
9 ай бұрын
I guess we'll see soon enough!
@theairstig9164
10 ай бұрын
Cupra with the big battery is only four seats
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
No, in Australia, you can get the big battery with five seats - there’s an interior option package the limits the rear seat occupancy to two.
@jonathanr72
9 ай бұрын
No driver's seat setting memory is a big omission. If you can stretch your budget to a Volvo XC40 twin motor, then do it. It's a much better quality car and will do 0-100 in 4.8s.
@buncha5651
10 ай бұрын
The MG4 is an EV i could be tempted by, the boy racer in me says X Power but the sensible me would go rear wheel drive. As the short comings of EV,s for me are 1 range 2 recharging 3 no spare wheel, i consider them only suitable for a town car so probably the 64 essence.😊
@I_dont_want_an_at
10 ай бұрын
towing isn't that expensive, and it doesn't happen very often
@Trinavara
11 минут бұрын
Run-flats.
@milescrommando4622
10 ай бұрын
Definitely a brand making cars people want.
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Yep!
@aliruane
9 ай бұрын
I got a green beast. It is awesome in every way.
@user-od2zh7lp4b
10 ай бұрын
I got both the essence 64 and xpower😊
@jamieperry7323
5 күн бұрын
I have this on lease, so no issues with residual value as i simply hand it back. I went from a 400bhp BMW Z4 and needed something 4 seats for our new arrival. This met the criteria well as its fun when she's not in the car and safe and reliable when she is. The acceleration is great fun :D
@MrBones611
10 ай бұрын
I have test-driven both the 4 and the xpower. It's a trivial thing, but why oh why don't they have the alcantara seat option in the essence. 10k for calipers and seats... I still might do it though.
@gregturner_awod
10 ай бұрын
I test drove an MG4, great cars for the money, average in some respects and particularly IT and the screen, comfy and drives okay, but didn’t give me the driving experience other EV’s do. As for the Tesla screen, I used to use GPS’s for accurate speed readings. I like the Tesla screen and have absolutely no difficulty with the speedo location. No Frunk? Maybe in their next version. Well worth trying. My Tesla presses me back in the seat at 4.4 seconds to 100kph, that’s enough for me on my LR Michelin tyres which hold the road beautifully . Yes, I agree with you, 400KM WLTP is below what I’d expect for $60k expenditure. But a fast MG is sort of maybe possibly ‘fun’. Interesting and thorough review from you as always. I’d finish by saying balance between brakes and power is absolutely essential. Fake brake caliper covers? Shame oh shame.
@CliffordRutley
7 ай бұрын
Sometimes, in the real world of idiot drivers and piss takers, its better to just be very fast and not fun.
@therightcar
7 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@Kangaroo_Caught
9 ай бұрын
I personally prefer analogue speedometer.
@therightcar
9 ай бұрын
Not many EVs have analogue dials.
@johndeveraux8472
10 ай бұрын
Hey Matt did you manage to match the 3.8 seconds acceleration claim?
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Not quite. 4.2.
@johndeveraux8472
10 ай бұрын
@@therightcar Interesting, Brett Davis did a 3.82 in the green one.
@53glowe
10 ай бұрын
Paul Maric on Car Expert matched it exactly 3.8secs 👍
@johndeveraux8472
10 ай бұрын
@@53glowe I believe it was 3.92 lol
@amon5124
Ай бұрын
Interior needs a refresh
@I_dont_want_an_at
10 ай бұрын
the biggest problem is the new car smell. I don't like toxic fumes. I need a car to age for 10 or 15 years
@lindseyhatfield9017
10 ай бұрын
I have not driven the X-Power , but also I am not a real rev head, so the Essence 64 is the one for me, though will test the Dolphin. I was considdering the Long Range but $8 grand for the extra 100k's , NAH.
@therightcar
9 ай бұрын
I hear you - the added range is not worth that much. If it was $4000, maybe...
@andrewmclean6555
10 ай бұрын
It’s a rocket. Nicer to drive than my Tesla Model 3 Long Range. I sold that because it was falling apart. Awful car. I only worry about reliability and support. There have been lots of issues with them overseas. 7 year warranty is a saviour though. The software is bad. A lady in Melbourne had an automated braking incident where the car stopped for no reason. There’s dash cam footage. Find that on KZitem. Lucky there was no one behind her. It doesn’t remember your settings either and the screen is unresponsive. The sound system is very average. The lane keep assist is awful. It tries to spear you into the other lane!! Two dangerous things that could result in a crash. But it’s fast and fun with its blistering performance. The assistance systems just need to be turned off. BYD Seal. I’d be wary of that. The car in the Alexandria showroom already has its driver’s seat clicking and moving on one side and all it’s done is sit in a showroom. I hear BYD are not great with after sales service either. So poor build quality. You also bump your head getting in and out of it. Those are my main issues. Cupra should have made the Born a 3.8 second sprinter for $60k. What a missed opportunity. That’s the one I’d be buying.
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Let’s see what else happens in the $60k space in the next 12 months. I think it’s going to be hectic!
@harrylo2316
10 ай бұрын
The Cupra with the drum brakes?
@andrewmclean6555
10 ай бұрын
@@therightcarI hope that's a cryptic reference to a dual motor 428hp Born!!! Then again, there's the dual-motor Volvo EX30 which looks amazing. Who knows how much that will be!!
@timshaw6592
10 ай бұрын
Great review. Enjoyed watching. It's a nice car, but some of those practicality and comfort misses (rear vents, etc.) as well as some of the interior cabin materials still makes this a hard buy at $60k. I also like the exterior styling of the Essence more than the Xpower.
@Clove_Parma
10 ай бұрын
The Essence is also more fun with the RWD, even if it is slower
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Yeah the Essence is arguably more appealing.
@53glowe
10 ай бұрын
This level of performance is perfect for the new 30kph speed zones introduced in the City of Yarra in Melbourne. Largely referred to the Nanny State of Australia, Victoria with its abundance of speed and red light cameras...this type of performance orientated vehicle is almost redundant unless you want to lose your licence in a day. It's a shame isn't it 😢
@therightcar
10 ай бұрын
It’s never too late to move
@jonpaxman
10 ай бұрын
You shouldn't be "performance" driving on residential or city streets anyway.
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