MG 4 EV To Debut At The 2023 Auto Expo

• MG Motors to showcase the MG 4 electric hatch at the 2023 Auto Expo.
• To stand next to the MG Air EV and Hector Facelift.
• Sports an electric driving range of up to 425 kilometres and its India launch is under evaluation.

Taking full advantage of the opportunity, MG Motors India will showcase its MG 4 electric hatch at the 2023 Auto Expo. Some latest media reports doing rounds on the internet suggest that the Chinese-owned carmaker is evaluating the possibilities to launch the all-electric hatchback in India. In line with this, MG 4 will make its first appearance at the Auto Expo along with the MG Air EV and Hector Facelift. Here is everything you need to know about the MG 4 before we see the EV in flesh.

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MG 4 Electric Hatchback: What's Inside The Package?

The MG 4 EV made its global debut in June and was later launched in the European market in September 2022. The mid-size hatch is a ground-up EV based on the MSP (Modular Scalable Platform) architecture developed by MGs parent company SAIC Motor. Measuring 4,287 mm in length, 1,836 mm wide, and 1,504 mm tall, the hatch's dimensions are in the territory of the MG ZS EV SUV. Internationally, MG 4 squares off with other prominent names in the market such as Volkswagen ID.3 and Kia Niro EV.

MG 4 Electric Hatchback: Exterior design, Interiors, and Features

In terms of design, the MG 4 EV definitely looks the part with its compact yet sporty stance. Some of its stand-out design elements include a distinctive bonnet, bold headlights that are well integrated into the creased bodywork, prominent air intake and a front splitter finished in gloss black. A slightly sloping roofline towards the sides adds to the streamlined styling and protruding tail lights units are matching well with the elegant roof spoiler.

Step inside the cabin and you will soon realize the simplicity is poles apart when compared to the exterior design. As per MG, the interiors are designed to maximize the cabin space by using minimum panels. The horizontal lines on the dashboard with a plain texture sit in a symphony with dual floating screens. The 10.25-inch infotainment display sits right in the centre of the dashboard and below it is a centre console that houses a drive select rotary dial and electronic parking brake.

Being an MG, the electric hatch is entirely loaded in terms of features such as ventilated seats, connected car tech, 360 parking camera, and a host of ADAS features.

MG 4 Electric Hatchback: Powertrain

The MG 4 EV comes with the choice of two battery pack options, a 51 kWh and a 64 kWh unit. These battery packs are mated to electric motors mounted on the rear axle, churning out a power output of 170 and 203 bhp, depending on the size of the battery pack. Supporting a fast charging of up to 150 kW, the MG 4 EV's battery can juice from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. The claimed electric driving range of the MG 4 EV is up to 450 kilometres on a single charge.

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Verdict: The MG 4 EV is quite an advanced vehicle in terms of powertrain as well as equipment on offer. If the carmaker decides to bring the electric hatch to the Indian market, it will most likely be via the CBU or CKD route. The pricing of the vehicle will be in a similar ballpark as the latest BYD Atto 3 and the facelifted Hyundai Kona EV slated for a launch soon.