MG4 (2026) Changes Nobody's Talking About. Review by MG4 2024 Owner
Electrifying Everything - Neerav Bhatt
13,783 views
So much has changed! I'm first to test Australia spec MG4 Essence 64 (2026 version) media loan. Does it still have that fun RWD balance and handling?
Don't judge it by the outside. It looks nearly identical to the version that launched here in 2023 but under the skin there are many differences to the battery, heating, charging, speed, weight, software and more!
Inside, MG has borrowed styling and software from its newer EV models, so the screen and menus feel a generation ahead of the old car.
Some things got better. Some things, especially in the back seat have stayed stubbornly the same and I don't think that's good enough for 2026.
I walk through the whole car outside and inside giving you all the changes and what's new that MG fixed or improved.
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Chapters
0:00 MG4 2026 More Changes Than You Think
0:15 Battery and range
1:26 Rear-wheel drive and handling
1:57 Torque and acceleration
2:45 Tyres
3:14 Key
3:47 Suspension tweaks?
4:26 DC fast charging vs AC home charging
5:35 Better heating
6:30 Exterior design changes
7:19 Warranty and Spoiler
8:16 Interior overview
9:22 Sat-nav and infotainment software
10:21 MG Pilot safety settings
10:52 Centre console
12:14 Back seat disappointment
13:11 Boot space and frunk
14:39 Charging cable and spare wheel tip
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20 Comments
What I appreciate most is that it looks like a normal car; most people probably assume it's petrol-powered. But for me, you can tell a lot about a car just from the feel of the door when you open and close it. The X-Power feels solid and well-built—not flimsy like some other electric cars I’ve tried.
The 10 year warranty gave me confidence in buying it, my last two new cars had major trouble after the 7 year mark and under 200km.
MG4 (2026) Changes Nobody's Talking About. Review by MG4 2024 Owner
Electrifying Everything - Neerav Bhatt
13,783 views
So much has changed! I'm first to test Australia spec MG4 Essence 64 (2026 version) media loan. Does it still have that fun RWD balance and handling?
Don't judge it by the outside. It looks nearly identical to the version that launched here in 2023 but under the skin there are many differences to the battery, heating, charging, speed, weight, software and more!
Inside, MG has borrowed styling and software from its newer EV models, so the screen and menus feel a generation ahead of the old car.
Some things got better. Some things, especially in the back seat have stayed stubbornly the same and I don't think that's good enough for 2026.
I walk through the whole car outside and inside giving you all the changes and what's new that MG fixed or improved.
====
✋ Disclaimer: I am sponsored by several viewers and supporters of the channel who want to help me keep creating independent honest videos.
My opinions are completely independent and I always honestly review products and services regardless of whether they are sponsored or not.
Thank You To Channel Sponsors
RESINC Solar & Batteries - If you install a Solar / Battery system with RESINC Solar after contacting them through https://resinc.com.au/electrifyingeve... , you'll have access to exclusive offers and my family will donate $100 to a charity that campaigns for stronger government support of renewable energy.
https://evtrove.com - Australian owned one-stop shop for innovative, high-quality, reliable, and durable electric vehicle accessories.
https://carloop.com.au - Strategic EV Intelligence for Market Leaders. Empower your marketing and sales decisions with Australia's most comprehensive EV data platform
$120 REFERRAL CREDIT - If you understand the possible rewards and risks of wholesale electricity pricing and want to signup, please use my Amber Electric referral code 8DPWGAR5 or link so both of us get $120 bill credit https://mates.amber.com.au/8DPWGAR5
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Chapters
0:00 MG4 2026 More Changes Than You Think
0:15 Battery and range
1:26 Rear-wheel drive and handling
1:57 Torque and acceleration
2:45 Tyres
3:14 Key
3:47 Suspension tweaks?
4:26 DC fast charging vs AC home charging
5:35 Better heating
6:30 Exterior design changes
7:19 Warranty and Spoiler
8:16 Interior overview
9:22 Sat-nav and infotainment software
10:21 MG Pilot safety settings
10:52 Centre console
12:14 Back seat disappointment
13:11 Boot space and frunk
14:39 Charging cable and spare wheel tip
Subscribe to Electrifying Everything: / @neeravbhatt
Neerav Bhatt is a successful award winning independent ✍️Journalist and 📸Photojournalist with over two decades experience. He is focused on helping Australians ⚡Electrify Everything⚡ starting with their 🚗transport and 🏠home.
Subscribe to get honest easy to understand advice about how to switch to an electric car, get home solar, home battery and other topics about sustainable living.
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Viewer Dave Smith sent a very good guess about the suspension: "Just a thought on the suspension - given it has an extra 100kg in battery cells and is lugging it all down-low, that might be working better with the existing suspension setup. The suspension might not have been updated from the '22-'25 model. My '25 51 isn't exactly a harsh ride when driving solo (it's quite firm), but it soaks up bumps better when I've got passengers.
I know they're worlds apart but back when I had a Hilux it rode a lot better including soaking up bumps when either the tub was loaded or when I was towing."