2024 MG4 Luxury Review

Nowadays, the competition in Malaysia's B-segment electric vehicle market is becoming increasingly fierce. Many consumers not only seek a balance in space performance but also value smart configurations and range practicality. Since entering the market in 2023, the MG4 has garnered attention for its rear-wheel-drive layout and high cost performance. As a mid-to-high trim version, the 2024 MG4 Luxury focuses this upgrade on configuration details and range optimization. After a week-long in-depth test drive, let's see if it meets the daily needs of family users.

The exterior of the 2024 MG4 Luxury continues the family-style design, with overall lines leaning towards simplicity and sportiness. The front features a closed grille, paired with sharp LED headlamp clusters on both sides. The blackened treatment inside the light clusters enhances recognition, while the trapezoidal air intakes on the lower front bumper add a sporty feel. The vehicle's side adopts a fastback design, with multi-spoke 18-inch wheels and the short front overhang proportion brought by the rear-wheel-drive layout, making the body appear more compact and coordinated. The through-type LED taillights at the rear are a highlight, emphasizing visual width when illuminated. The diffuser-shaped design on the lower rear bumper also reinforces the sporty attributes. Overall, the exterior of the MG4 Luxury avoids overly complex decorations, meeting the preference of young family users for a minimalist style.

Entering the car, the first impression is that the interior material quality has been improved. The dashboard is made of soft plastics and leather-texture panel stitching, paired with silver trim accents, giving a practical overall atmosphere. The 10.25-inch floating central touchscreen is the interior’s focal point, with good operational fluency, supporting CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, making daily use convenient enough. The 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster is clear and can display real-time range, speed, and driving assistance information. In terms of configuration, the Luxury version comes standard with automatic air conditioning, rear air vents, a 6-speaker sound system, and keyless entry. The front seats support 6-way manual adjustment, the backrest and cushion provide moderate padding, and long-duration sitting does not cause fatigue. The rear seats support 60:40 folding, and with a 2705mm wheelbase, the rear legroom offers about two fist-widths of space for a 175cm passenger, and headroom is also sufficient, meeting the needs of daily family travel.

In terms of power, the MG4 Luxury is equipped with a 150kW motor, delivering a maximum horsepower of 203PS and peak torque of 250N·m, with a rear-wheel-drive layout making the power output more direct. When stepping on the accelerator at the start, the power responds quickly and smoothly. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.7 seconds. When overtaking during daily driving, deep pressing on the accelerator provides a noticeable push-back feeling. The driving modes include Eco, Standard, and Sport. In Eco mode, power output becomes milder, suitable for daily commuting, while Sport mode enhances throttle responsiveness and makes the steering heavier. The chassis adopts a front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link independent suspension. The tuning leans towards comfort while retaining a certain level of support. When passing over speed bumps or uneven roads, the suspension effectively filters out jolts, and the body shows no significant shaking. During high-speed cornering, the roll is kept within a reasonable range, and the stability is good.

In terms of range, the official range of the 64kWh battery pack is 435km. During our test in urban commuting and mixed highway conditions, with the air conditioning set to 24°C and energy recovery to medium, the actual range achievement rate was about 85%. At a highway speed of 110km/h, the energy consumption was approximately 16kWh/100km, while in urban commuting it was about 13kWh/100km. Overall performance meets expectations. Fast charging takes around 0.43 hours (30%-80%), while slow charging requires 8.5 hours. For daily use, fast charging is quite convenient for replenishing energy. Regarding noise control, there is almost no motor noise at low speeds, and at a highway speed of 120km/h, wind noise and tire noise slightly increase, but they do not affect conversations inside the vehicle.

Overall, the core strengths of the 2024 MG4 Luxury lie in the driving pleasure delivered by its rear-wheel drive layout, balanced interior space, and rich configurations. Compared to its peer, the BYD Atto 3, the MG4 Luxury is more affordable, with similar range and power parameters, and offers an advantage in rear-wheel drive handling. Compared to Honda e:NP1, MG4 has more comprehensive configurations and better cost-performance. This vehicle is suitable for users who value practical range and want to balance family trips with occasional driving enjoyment, especially young families or commuters with long traveling distances.

In conclusion, the 2024 MG4 Luxury, in the B-Segment electric vehicle market, stands out as a worthwhile choice with its high cost-performance, balanced dynamic characteristics, and practical configurations. It has no obvious shortcomings and can meet the daily needs of most users, making it suitable as a family’s primary vehicle.