MG 4 EV vs. the competition

MG 4 is a well-rounded vehicle that won’t break the bank

MG 4 EV vs. the competition

The MG 4 electric vehicle (EV) entered the market as a potent choice for folks looking for a well-balanced, emissions-free ride that won’t break the bank. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is the price of the MG 4 Standard in the Philippines?

    In the Philippines, the MG 4 Standard has a price of P1,468,888.
  • What are the variants of the Philippine-spec MG 4?

    The variants of the Philippine-spec MG 4 are the Standard, Luxury, and XPower.
  • Despite its relatively affordable starting price of P1,468,888, it already has a stylish exterior, a wealth of safety features, and a peppy powertrain. As such, multitudes of folks looking to jump into the world of EV models might be looking to add the MG 4 to their respective shortlists. 

    So, to aid the prospective buyers of the said Morris Garages (MG) model, let us go over its locally available rivals. 

    But before talking about its competitors, let’s have a quick glance at its specs. 

    MG 4 EV

    From far away, the MG 4 EV looks like your typical hatchback, but a closer inspection of the vehicle reveals plenty of unique-looking styling details, which makes the ride youthful and sporty. 

    For starters, it sports a sharp and pointed nose that dramatically droops down towards its closed-off face. The nose of the vehicle is capped from the bottom by a protruding lip, while it is topped by a sculpted bonnet. The said section of the car also comes with a pair of sharp LED headlamps and plenty of black-colored decorative inserts. 

    MG 4 EV Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    From the side, all trims of the MG 4 get sizable plastic trim pieces. Its rear, meanwhile, ups the ante when it comes to looking futuristic, thanks to its exaggerated ducktail “Kammback” rear spoiler. 

    To note, the said spoiler is seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s eye-catching wrap-around LED taillights. It was also fitted with a chunky lower rear bumper, as well as a roof-mounted “Twin-aero” rear spoiler, at least for the mid-spec Luxury and top-spec XPower variants. 

    Completing the look of the MG 4 is a set of stylish wheels, which range from 17-18 inches in size. Likewise available for the exterior of the all-electric nameplate are power-folding black-colored side mirrors, frameless wipers, body-color door handles, and printed-type antennas, among others. 

    MG 4 EV STD Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    Available on all variants of the EV nameplate is an automatic climate control system, split-folding 60:40 rear seats, a 10-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a total of three cup holders, among others. 

    All versions of the MG EV hatch also provide its drivers with a four-way adjustable steering column, a push-to-start button, automatic headlamp functionality, and adaptive cruise control. 

    The top-spec XPower variant can produce up to 429 horsepower (hp) and 600 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. The mid-spec Luxury, meanwhile, can churn out 201 hp and 250 Nm of torque, while the entry-level Standard trim can produce 168 hp and 250 Nm of torque. 

    Both the Standard and Luxury are rear-wheel-drive (RWD) models. The top-spec XPower, meanwhile, uses an all-wheel-drive layout.  

    The XPower can cover 400 kilometers (km) at a single full charge. The Luxury, meanwhile, has a range of 435 km, while the Standard offers 350 km. 

    MG 4 EV STD Photo from Cesar Guiderone Miguel

    Other notable mechanical features of the MG 4 include an all-wheel disc brake setup, a drive mode selector, three-phase AC fast charging, regenerative braking, as well as multi-link (rear) and McPherson strut (front) suspension systems. 

    Likewise present on all MG 4 EV trims is an advanced driver-assist suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, pedestrian warning system, blind-spot monitoring, automatic headlamps, and automatic emergency braking. 

    Pricing of the MG 4 EV ranges from P1,468,888-P2,000,888.

    BYD Dolphin

    One of the foremost rivals of the MG 4 EV in the Philippine market is the BYD Dolphin

    From the outside, the BYD model gets a slick hatchback design equipped with LED lighting fixtures. 

    BYD Dolphin Photo from Hazel Nicole Carreon

    The BYD model’s interior, on the other hand, comes with a six-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat, a push-to-start button, a 60:40 split-folding rear seat, and a leather-wrapped tilt-adjustable steering wheel. 

    Positioned in the center of the model’s wavy-looking dashboard is a 12.8-inch infotainment system linked to a six-piece Dirac High Defenition speaker system. The said screen also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, whereas charging is done through a number of Type A and C USB ports. 

    Other notable convenience features present inside the Dolphin are power door locks, a day and night rear-view mirror, and a five-inch multi-information driver’s display. It also gets a broad range of standard safety features, including dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, a 360-degree view camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill-hold control, rear parking sensors, anti-lock braking, traction control, and stability control, among others. 

    A picture of the BYD Dolphin's interior Photo from BYD Cars Philippines

    Propelling the BYD model is a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum output of 94 hp and 180 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels through a single-speed gearbox. 

    From a single charge of its Blade battery, the Dolphin can cover up to 405 km. It also has fast charging capabilities, a regenerative braking system, and a vehicle-to-load feature. 

    Pricing for the Philippine-spec BYD Dolphin is set at P1.398 million. 

    JAC Ytterby

    Likewise facing the MG 4 EV is the JAC Ytterby

    Concerning its exterior, the Ytterby contrasts with the other EV hatch models as it assumes a softer look achieved by its rounded proportions. Nevertheless, it also gets LED exterior lighting, a panoramic sunroof, power-folding side mirrors with heating, and a set of 16-17 inch aluminum alloy wheels. 

    JAC Ytterby Photo from Juan Paulo Papa

    The interior of the five-seater JAC EV, meanwhile, also mirrors the round corners of its exterior. Its dashboard comes off as minimalist, but otherwise, its top-spec Luxury Pro 505 trim gets a 15.6-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

    For sound, the said display relies on a six-piece speaker system. It also has a wireless smartphone charging pad, several USB ports, and a 12-volt power outlet. 

    Other notable interior amenities of the Ytterby include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather upholstery, keyless entry, a push-to-start button, automatic air-conditioning, a leather steering wheel, and a 60:40 split-folding rear seat, among others. 

    JAC Ytterby Photo from Juan Paulo Papa

    Like its rivals, the JAC EV comes with a wide array of standard safety features. The aforementioned is also reinforced by a suite of advanced driver-assist systems, which include blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, front collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, and other advanced features. 

    Positioned under the hood of the Ytterby EV is a permanent magnet synchronous motor capable of outputting up to 134 hp and 175 Nm for the top-spec Luxury Pro 505. The entry-level Standard Air 405’s motor, meanwhile, can churn out 94 hp and 135 Nm of torque.  Both trims are front wheel drive.

    JAC Ytterby Photo from Juan Paulo Papa

    Concerning range, JAC claims that the Standard trim can cover 405 km on a single charge. The Luxury, on the other hand, offers a range of 505 km. Both trims also have a vehicle-to-load feature, regenerative braking, as well as fast charging capabilities. 

    As of its launch, the Philippine-spec JAC Ytterby EV has a price ranging from P1.195 million-P1.32 million. 

    MG 4 EV specs table

    Model

    MG 4 EV Standard

    MG 4 EV Luxury

    MG 4 EV XPower

    Exterior

    Dimensions (mm)

    4,287x1,836x1,504

    Wheelbase (mm)

    2,705

    Wheel size

    17-inches

    18-inches

    Lighting system

    LED

    Interior

    Material

    Fabric

    PU with fabric

    Leather

    Amenities

    • 6-way manual adjust driver seat
    • Front and rear cabin armrests
    • Poly urethane steering wheel
    • 12-volt accessory outlet
    • USB ports
    • 60:40 split folding rear seats
    • Automatic climate control
    • 4-way adjustable steering column
    • 4-piece speaker set
    • 6-way power adjust driver seat
    • Front and rear cabin armrests
    • Leather steering wheel
    • Wireless smartphone charging pad
    • 12-volt accessory outlet
    • USB ports
    • 60:40 split folding rear seats
    • Automatic climate control
    • 4-way adjustable steering column
    • Sunroof
    • 6-piece speaker set

    Instrument cluster

    7-inch digital gauge cluster

    Infotainment system

    10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Seating capacity

    5

    Cargo capacity

    363 liters (default)

    Powertrain

    Motor

    Permanent magnet synchronous (RWD)

    Permanent magnet synchronous (AWD)

    Battery capacity (kwH)

    51

    64

    64

    Range (WLTP)

    350 km

    435 km

    400 km

    Transmission

    Electronic transmission

    Horsepower

    168

    201

    429

    Torque

    250 Newton-meters

    600 Newton-meters

    Technologies

    ADAS

    • Autonomous emergency braking
    • Pedestrian warning system
    • Lane keeping assist
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Automatic headlamps
    • Adaptive cruise control

    Safety

    • Dual front airbags
    • Side airbags
    • Curtain airbags
    • Anti-lock braking
    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Hill-hold control
    • Cornering brake control
    • Rear parking sensors
    • ISOFIX
    • Tire pressure monitoring
    • Vehicle dynamic control
    • Dual front airbags
    • Side airbags
    • Curtain airbags
    • Anti-lock braking
    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Hill-hold control
    • Cornering brake control
    • Rear parking sensors
    • ISOFIX
    • Tire pressure monitoring
    • Vehicle dynamic control
    • Reverse camera
    • 360-degree view camera

    Security

    Alarm

    Engine immobilizer

    Pricing

    P1,468,888

    P1,738,888

    P2,000,888

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