MG Comet EV

MG Comet EV Expert Verdict

MG Comet EV Detailed Review

• Comet EV Exteriors 7.5 /10

  Yes, this is an unconventional car, something that we havent seen in the market before. The Comet EV is largely based on the Wuling Air EV and changes to the design are minimal. Its a super compact car - at a length of 2974mm, it is even shorter than the Nano! That said, at 1505mm wide, the Comet is surprisingly wider than say the Alto K10 - this should make the rear bench wide enough for 2 adults. MG is offering funky colour options including jazzy sticker kits. The issue here are the tiny 12 inch wheels that look out of proportion for a tall hatchback. Up front, the horizontal glass insert looks futuristic - the windshield is large and the unique looking headlamps sit on the lower part. Side profile showcases the larger glass area for the 2nd row passengers. Also, this is a 2-door hatchback, not a 4 door one! At the back, the horizontal LED bar does the ‘exciting’ trick again, followed by the cutish tail lamps on the lower side. 
  Overall, tiny wheels apart, the MG Comet promises to be a super compact urban car for the tiniest of lanes in metro cities. 

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• Comet EV Interiors 8.5 /10

  This is where things get interesting. Getting into the Comet is an easy affair and once inside you do appreciate the quality of materials and the airyness factor - this due to large windows and tall height. The Comet has a large ‘twin’ screen set-up which a highlight here. As is the case with all MG cars, this one too gets a long list features under the MG connect app suite. Both the cute drive mode controller and the steering wheel buttons remind us of the Apple iPod and this isnt a bad thing we feel. The flat floor liberates good amount of leg space as well. 
  At the back, getting in not that tough and the bench offers reasonable amount of space for anyone under 5’10”. The shortcoming here is the lack of features - no ac vents, no charging outlets, fixed windows etc. Likewise, boot space is next to negligible - MG says this won’t be a primary car for families but we say, a boot is always necressary to hide bags / shopping items from unwanted eyes. Overall, the interiors, for the size, are spacious and modern. 

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• Comet EV Powertrain 8 /10

  The Comet is primarily an urban car and not one that will be used for highway runs. In this regard, the claimed range of 230km seems pretty good. This range comes from a 17.3 kWh battery pack that surprisingly does not support fast charging - this could be a deal breaker for lot of buyers. From a 3.3 kW charger, the battery will take as much as 5 hrs for 0 to 100% charge. This battery pack powers the electric motor that produces 42 PS of power and 110 Nm of torque. The torque figure is similar to what the bigger Tiago EV manages. The Comet EV also gets drive modes. The surge of acceleration is ample for urban runs and we think the motor will be able to keep up with fast moving traffic even when driven with a load of four people and AC running. A detailed review will follow on 91Wheels soon. 

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• Comet EV Features 9.5 /10

  This is one area that MG promises to conquer with the Comet. Right from LED lights around, the Comet gets true keyless entry system. You also get a full digital cluster, powered outside mirrors, front power windows, 26cm touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, 3 USB ports with fast charging, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX seat points etc. It also gets MG’s I-Smart features with 30+ Hinglish commands too. 
  In all, for a small urban companion, this surely is a feature loaded car

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