From EV Review Ireland.
Get behind the wheel for a real-world driving review and efficiency test of the all-new MG4 Urban. Moving away from the sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics of the original hatch, the MG4 Urban is built on a family-first, front-wheel-drive platform designed to tackle daily commutes and motorway hauls.
Having lived with this electric long-term loaner for several hundred kilometers, we push its torsion-beam suspension, test cabin noise at full 120 km/h highway speeds, and reveal its true real-world efficiency. Discover why this highly practical EV easily trumps its closest rivals when it comes to inner-cabin space and value.
Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Stepping into the Long-Term MG4 Urban Loaner
[00:15] Active Safety: Blind Spot Monitor Stalk Indicator Demo
[00:35] Chassis Performance: Front-Wheel Drive & Torsion Beam Comfort
[00:54] Drive Settings: One-Pedal Driving & Multi-Level Regen Braking
[01:21] Driving Impressions: Controls, Grabby Brakes & Stalk Ergonomics
[02:30] Highway Acceleration: Approaching Motorway Speeds
[02:46] Custom Driver Aids: Setting Up the "MG Pilot" Suite
[03:07] Real-World Efficiency: Calculating kWh consumption over 460km
[04:13] Market Showdown: MG4 Urban vs. Volkswagen ID. Cross & Škoda Epiq
[05:07] M1 Motorway Drive: 120 km/h Noise, Vibration & Throttle Response
[07:23] Highway Final Range Summary & Outro
Top Features of the MG4 Urban
Outstanding Real-World Efficiency: Across a comprehensive 460 km mixed driving test, the Urban delivered an incredibly efficient 15.2 kWh per 100 km in standard Irish temperatures (10°C to 14°C) [03:08].
Seamless Full One-Pedal Driving: Features a highly adjustable, multi-level regenerative braking loop that includes full one-pedal driving functionality, allowing the car to transition smoothly to a complete stop [00:58].
Superior Family Practicality: Thanks to its layout, it completely beats class alternatives like the Volkswagen ID. Cross and Škoda Epiq in absolute rear legroom and boot depth [04:13], making it the ideal budget-friendly pick for growing families.
Smart Indicator Safety Monitoring: Includes a clever blind-spot system built into the premium trim level. Signaling a lane change automatically mirrors a live blind-spot monitor feed right on the center console [00:15].
Tailored Driver Assistance: Includes the updated MG Pilot custom safety suite, which saves personal adaptive helper preferences directly to the driver profile, eliminating the need to re-configure menu options before every trip [02:46].
Quiet High-Speed Cruising: Even without specialized insulated acoustic glass, the aerodynamic chassis keeps wind buffeting to a minimum at 120 km/h motorway tracks [07:03], establishing it as a highly comfortable long-distance highway runner.
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