Till you press the accelerator on the MG4 XPOWER, there’s not a lot about its look or basic manner to trace on the blistering acceleration.
Apart from some vivid orange brake calliper covers, the XPOWER model seems to be a lot the identical because the Trophy-spec MG4.
However issues get very attention-grabbing when you give the accelerator a hearty press on what’s billed as MG’s strongest manufacturing mannequin but.
The dash from 0-62mph is carried out in simply 3.8 seconds – sufficient to push the motive force again of their seat.
That efficiency comes courtesy of a twin motor powertrain delivering 429bhp and as much as 600Nm of torque.
Regardless of its understated seems to be, these stats place the most recent MG4 mannequin alongside probably the most potent high-performance hatchbacks available on the market.
The straight-line velocity isn’t fairly matched by nimble efficiency on the extra twisty roads, though the MG engineers have made some vital changes to handle the 429bhp successfully.
The digital diff and torque vectoring system work properly when cornering swiftly, however the suspension can really feel unsettled on undulating B-roads.
The automobile feels heavy when braking exhausting, however it’s reassuring to know that MG have added uprated, ventilated 345mm discs on all 4 corners, lowering 62-0mph stopping distance to 33.9metres.
On the whole, the MG4 has a wise and distinctive look, beginning with the very purposeful headlight signature.
The sharp-looking casing for the headlights is properly interwoven with the heavily-sculpted bonnet to create a extremely dynamic-looking face.
That theme continues alongside the facet of the automobile, the place some black cladding containing a sample sweeps upwards from the underside of the doorways so as to add some further intrigue when viewing the automobile facet on.
Except for the orange brake callipers, the XPOWER model contains a two-tone black roof, new 18-inch ‘Cyclone’ alloy wheels, polished trim accents and a brand new Racing Inexperienced color possibility. The inside is clear and uncluttered, with all the pieces sensibly positioned and serving a function.
There’s sufficient detailing throughout the sprint and the door inlays to present the cabin some character, with out feeling too fussy.
Delicate contact supplies and a few properly textured surfaces are interspersed with some scratchy plastics.
The central armrest, which additionally accommodates a storage properly, is positioned at a pleasant peak for the motive force to snug relaxation an elbow.
The ten.25-inch infotainment touchscreen has an inbuilt sat nav, DAB radio, and permits for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto when you join your telephone by way of USB.
The air-conditioning might be managed by means of the display screen or by means of one of many neat row of bodily buttons operating throughout the underside of the display screen.
In case your focus is on vitality consumption, you’ll be able to flip the entire display screen over to show your present vitality move in an effort to monitor driving energy and regeneration profit.
Simply beneath the touchscreen and air vents, a central platform juts out. On it, you’ll discover a wi-fi telephone charging platform.
The rotary dial to pick reverse, impartial and drive, together with the parking brake. It’s floating nature means it reclaims some house that might in any other case have been taken up by contemporary air, thereby creating extra space beneath for some standard telephone charging sockets and a few cup holders.
That also leaves room for one more giant flat central storage space for objects like wallets, telephones, keys and many others, making this well-thought-out cabin is among the many greatest I’ve driver for stowage house within the cabin.
Legroom and headroom is first rate up entrance, with house within the rear for 2 adults to take a seat comfortably and three at a squeeze.
MG4 XPOWER
POWER: 429bhp (320 kW)
PERFORMANCE: 0-62mph in simply 3.8 seconds and max velocity of 124mph
BATTERY TYPE: LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) with useable capability of 61.8 kWh
WARRANTY: 7-year/80,000-mile fully-transferable
PRICE: From £36,495
