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NEW MG4 Urban review: Huge Space, Tiny Price… What’s The Catch?

The new MG4 Urban can be yours for simply ₤ 21,995– and it's larger than a Nissan Leaf! On paper, it looks like the bargain of the century, beating even the Renault 5 on cost. But is there a catch?

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In this evaluation, we learn if the new MG4 Urban is too great to be real. We expose the confusing truth about its name (it's not actually an MG4!), check the declared 577-litre boot, and expose the "catches" you need to learn about before you buy– including the slow charging speeds and how it drives compared to both the regular MG4 and other crucial competitors.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:28 What is the MG4 Urban?
0:54 Pricing & MG's ₤ 1500 Grant
1:36 Styling, Colours and Wheels
2:20 Dimensions (It's BIG!).
2:44 Variety & charging.
4:10 Boot Space Test.
5:18 Back Seats.
6:46 Driving Position & Interior Quality.
9:38 Driving: Efficiency, Ride & Handling.
12:06 Security, Dependability & Warranty.
12:53 Very first verdict.

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35 responses to “NEW MG4 Urban review: Huge Space, Tiny Price… What’s The Catch?”

  1. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    It’s bigger than the regular MG4, but costs thousands less… 🤔

    Would you buy one? Or would you choose another EV instead?

    A) Yes! I’ll take the space & savings 💰
    B) No! I’d pay extra for the longer range and faster charging of the regular MG4 ⚡
    C) No! I’d buy a Renault 5 or Hyundai Inster 😎

    Let us know your verdict! 👇

    Reply
    1. @michaelkilbride2927 Avatar
      @michaelkilbride2927

      Mg bottom of what car survey 2024 2025 says it all very bad parts back up according to owners in survey

      Reply
    2. @BeLowBelowo Avatar
      @BeLowBelowo

      40kWh is more than plenty for a modern EV, you shouldn’t be pushing unsustainable standards on new cars overblown in size, cost (and profit) with every new generation.

      Reply
    3. @TheRealLondonBoy Avatar
      @TheRealLondonBoy

      Yes. Was considering a Renault 4. This is safer so better. Cheaper is a bonus.

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    4. @avtomad722 Avatar
      @avtomad722

      I am sure it is a great car for the money, however on my list is the FIAT Grande Panda and Renault 4, this MG isn’t on my list, and that is totally down to not wanting to own a Chinese car, and the look of it does nothing for me.

      Reply
    5. @tolgaozturk26 Avatar
      @tolgaozturk26

      B, Regular MG

      Reply
  2. @peakproofuk Avatar
    @peakproofuk

    Be interesting to find out the real world efficiency vs the regular MG4, there’s a suggestion it’s quite a bit better.

    Reply
    1. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
      @Brian-om2hh

      This version is slightly larger than the older version, but lighter.

      Reply
    2. @peakproofuk Avatar
      @peakproofuk

      @Brian-om2hhlighter and more efficient. One other review had the urban at 4.5 miles per kWh. The regular 4 at 3.6 miles per kWh (something like that)

      Reply
  3. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Glad to see it entering the market at the competitive end… Being larger than the Renault 5 might be a plus point. But the charging let’s it down.
    However, I would still prefer a Renault 5 as an Urban car.

    Reply
  4. @recklessrogue9027 Avatar
    @recklessrogue9027

    Appreciate MG putting it out at a good price but can’t get past the looks… would much prefer they just stuck the smaller battery in the existing MG4 as that looks decent. Hopufully when MG brings out the 2 it will look more like the standard 4 but just be smaller with the small battery and potentially it could then undercut even the Inster. Right now the R5 would be my choice.

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    1. @stephen546 Avatar
      @stephen546

      I can’t stand the looks of the original 4. The original 4 has a more complex rear suspension and is real wheel drive. The new cheaper version has a cheaper torsion beam axle and simpler getting wheel drive. The cost savings come from this new chassis. The batteries on the new 4 aren’t that small

      Reply
  5. @adrianmilligan950 Avatar
    @adrianmilligan950

    2.03 what’s the colour called if you don’t like it?

    Reply
  6. @Fastwunz Avatar
    @Fastwunz

    Those wheels hurt my face.

    Reply
    1. @UnknownUser-rb9pd Avatar
      @UnknownUser-rb9pd

      Big wheels hurt my wallet.

      Reply
    2. @Yellowandblack37 Avatar
      @Yellowandblack37

      @UnknownUser-rb9pd I’m with you normally but those smarties look ridiculous.

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    3. @satchef1 Avatar
      @satchef1

      ​@UnknownUser-rb9pd Unfortunately these are 195/60/R16 (I think – it’s just about legible on one of the tyre close-ups). So still about £130-£140 a corner for premium tyres.

      Reply
  7. @kin9225 Avatar
    @kin9225

    @8:40 I see there is a product placement there, a small BYD flask😂😂😂

    Reply
  8. @joffff Avatar
    @joffff

    Good to see sensible wheels with enough of a rubber barrier for UK roads

    Reply
  9. @victorgrasscourt3382 Avatar
    @victorgrasscourt3382

    Looks like a Clio mk6 or the latest Lancia Ypsilon.

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    1. @JanCervenkaUK89 Avatar
      @JanCervenkaUK89

      It really doesn’t.

      Reply
  10. @josephgittos3787 Avatar
    @josephgittos3787

    Thats pretty cheap for a ev car esp with the internal space, pretty good looking dash better then some manufacturers that have been making cars for longer.

    Reply
  11. @ciybersal9833 Avatar
    @ciybersal9833

    Great prices, great big interior, very tempted!

    Reply
  12. @SkyrimRedShirts Avatar
    @SkyrimRedShirts

    God, it’s so refreshing to watch no-nonsense car reviews. This has to be the best channel for the average car buyer, well done What Car?

    Reply
    1. @whatcar Avatar
      @whatcar

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
    2. @XXKXXKXX Avatar
      @XXKXXKXX

      ​@whatcarBut we need a drag race!! (no we don’t)

      Reply
    3. @jamiep61 Avatar
      @jamiep61

      What Car? Is the first Magazine buyers choose to help them find the right New Car

      Reply
  13. @jamesinbradford5882 Avatar
    @jamesinbradford5882

    I’ve been waiting for this , sadly it’s bigger than the MG4, I thought it would be smaller with the price so low.

    Reply
  14. @NeilL-r2u Avatar
    @NeilL-r2u

    Good fair review. Why don’t you include service schedules and costs in these ev reviews. I asked MG sales and it was all a bit if buts and maybes .

    Reply
  15. @8sara8 Avatar
    @8sara8

    The weird part of this is that I’ve seen the reviews of the Chinese version and that one looks so much nicier

    Reply
  16. @jamiep61 Avatar
    @jamiep61

    I enjoyed watching the video review. I actually quite like It 😊

    Reply
  17. @bubandit06 Avatar
    @bubandit06

    Finally, a carmaker that doesn’t charge you more for empty space😂

    Reply
  18. @dmitryfreeman1826 Avatar
    @dmitryfreeman1826

    Thanks for nice reviews, as usually!

    Reply
  19. @cabottaxi Avatar
    @cabottaxi

    That will be worth peanuts after 2 years. Good luck trying to sell it . I’d only ever lease one.
    That colour would give me a sore head looking at it.

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  20. @EdwinGallagher Avatar
    @EdwinGallagher

    You did not comment on road noise – from your video it does sound like a bit of an issue

    Reply

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