Cabin check: What’s inside the MG 4 EV?

The MG 4 electric vehicle (EV) is a handsome-looking hatchback with many attractive qualities for prospective buyers. 

In its most powerful form, the top-spec XPower trim, the MG 4's electric motors boast a healthy maximum output of 429 horsepower (hp) and 435 Newton-meters of torque. Even the entry-level Standard (STD) variant's single motor setup can generate a respectable 168 hp and 250 Nm of torque. 

Range-wise, the Morris Garages (MG) EV unit's Luxury (Lux) trim can cover up to 435 kilometers. It also features a fast 3-phase alternate current charging capability, which can take its battery from 10-80 percent in just 26 minutes. 

All of the said characteristics sound good, but what does the MG 4 EV's interior offer buyers? Let's find out. 

All-electric driver's car

Where driver-oriented features are concerned, the MG 4 EV offers plenty. 

For starters, its sufficiently bolstered front seats come with power adjustability (XPower and Lux). Paired with its tilt and telescopic steering column, finding one's preferred driving position will be a breeze. 

Many of the controls for the electric-powered hatchback's driving functions, like the dial-type shifter and electronic parking brake toggle, are also within easy reach, as they are positioned on top of the car's tall center console. Plus, the vehicle's dashboard hosts dedicated buttons for the music player volume and automatic air conditioning, which allows for on-the-fly adjustments without the need to take one's eyes off the road. 

The MG 4 EV uses a seven-inch virtual instrument display to convey crucial vehicle information to its pilot. The screen has sharp and legible graphics and can easily be manipulated to show the status of the car's advanced driver-assist systems, battery levels, and energy efficiency, among others. 

Other notable driver-centric features for the all-electric MG model include a soft front armrest, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a decent amount of cupholders, and loads of front cabin storage cubby holes. 

Apart from sporting plenty of tools to make driving easier, the MG 4 EV's cockpit also uses several unique design choices, resulting in better forward visibility.

Its A-pillars, for instance, are thin enough to avoid the creation of annoying blind spots. Also, its dashboard sits low relative to the steering wheel. 

For most, the said design choice can appear strange at first, but it results in having a wide and tall field of view for the person piloting the car. The hatchback's tall roofline also leads to tall side windows, resulting in an airy interior that won't feel claustrophobic at all. 

Plenty of tech

A 10-inch central infotainment display handles the entertainment and navigation needs aboard the MG 4 EV. The display has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for smartphone connectivity, as well as Bluetooth and three USB ports. 

Keeping one's devices topped up aboard the 4 EV, meanwhile, is a breeze thanks to its wireless smartphone charging pad (Lux and XPower). Otherwise, users can also depend on its 12-volt accessory outlet. 

For sound, the EV's multimedia player is linked to a four (STD), six (LUX), or eight-piece (XPower) speaker set. 

Creature comforts galore

The MG 4 EV provides a lot of amenities to its occupants as well. 

Concerning upholstery, the MG-made EV's front seats and rear bench seats are covered in fabric (STD) or polyurethane (LUX and STD). Depending on the trim, the aforementioned polyurethane is paired lined with fabric or Alcantara trims. 

Soft materials are also found on most touchpoints. Otherwise, most of its interior door cards use hard but sturdy black plastic. 

With the rear seats in use, the 4 EV's trunk can hold up to 363 liters of cargo. If the aforementioned amount of cargo space isn't enough, the 60:40 split-type rear seat can be folded down. As such, the EV unit has no problems in accommodating tall and wide cargo such as "Balikbayan boxes" or sports equipment. 

Speaking of the rear cabin, its occupants get the benefit of a rear air-conditioning vent, as well as a foldable armrest. 

The wide rear seat and the reasonably flat rear cabin floor also provide enough space for three people. As such, we can describe the MG 4 EV as a true five-seater hatchback. 

Variants, Price

• STD: P1,468,888 
• LUX: P1,738,888 
• XPower: P2,000,888 

Final thoughts

The 4 EV, in general, is equipped with enough interior features to call it a well-rounded vehicle. Its dashboard has plenty of driving-oriented amenities and plenty of bits that will make it cozy for its front passenger seat and rear cabin occupants. 

As such, the MG 4 EV is a good deal considering its relatively affordable starting price of P1,468,888. 

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