Reinvented front-drive MG4 will feature sharper pricing to further rivalry with BYD’s Dolphin and GWM’s Ora

MG has confirmed this might perchance perhaps perhaps release a unique MG4 to the Australian market within the 2nd quarter of 2026 with a vastly assorted methodology to powertrain than essentially the most contemporary model.

No matter the title, the upcoming entrance-driven MG4 can bear nothing in frequent with essentially the most contemporary market AWD and RWD, which might perchance perchance perhaps perchance be acknowledged to dwell on sale alongside the FWD variations as ‘top class picks’.

MG claims that upon originate, the unique MG4 will be even more cost-effective than essentially the most contemporary model’s defective Excite 51 variant, which is priced at $37,990 driveaway. As it stands, the MG4 is already one amongst essentially the most more cost-effective and properly regarded tiny EVs within the marketplace.

A straight forward, entrance-driven MG4 with even sharper pricing might perchance perchance perhaps perchance set the likes of the $39,000 Hyundai Inster, $33,990* GWM Ora and even the $29,990 BYD Dolphin on their toes. All costs shown are earlier than on-road costs.

*Decide shown currently represents promotional driveaway imprint till September 30 2025.

MG is but to verify market-particular tiny print for its upcoming MG4 FWD, which has already long previous on sale in China. Chinese market FWDs before the entire lot launched with a different of two lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries and a beginning imprint of 73,800 yuan (~$AUD16,000).

The two LFP batteries are 43 kWh and 54 kWh, with differ figures of 437km and 530km respectively. Rapid DC charging from 30-80 percent takes 20 minutes, and moderate consumption is rated at 10.4kWh/100km. All figures quoted are measured on the lenient CLTC scale.

Extra lively, on the different hand, is the further Chinese MG4 originate slated to elevate station on September fifth. Guardian firm SAIC says the originate highlight is a semi-solid instruct battery – the essential of its form to characteristic in a production automobile.

It’s unclear which battery configuration is in all likelihood for Australia, nonetheless in accordance with MG’s endured proposition of cost, it is miles likely we can fail to mark the cutting edge tech.

MG has already confirmed that entrance-driven Australian model MG4’s will originate with a different of 43kWh or 54kWh batteries when they attain subsequent year, matching the Chinese LFP models.

Dimensionally, the FWD MG4 is swiftly bigger than its rear-driven counterpart, measuring over 100mm longer with measurements of 4395mm in length, 1842mm of width, and 1551mm of height. The wheelbase has additionally extended from 2705mm to 2750mm.

The upcoming entrance-driver is additionally much less extremely efficient than the local defective model Excite 51, outputting 120kW/250Nm to the Excite’s 125kW/250Nm. The two models are constructed on completely assorted platforms, with the FWD making employ of SAIC’s E3 ‘pure-EV’ platform.

Expected tech highlights encompass a 15.6-high-tail infotainment touch cloak and ventilated 50-watt wireless instrument charger.

MG has confirmed this might perchance perhaps perhaps soon elevate pricing of the total MG4 differ forward of the unique models release subsequent year. We dwell up for that the upcoming originate will coincide with updates, whether or now not that be cosmetic or technological, to essentially the most contemporary model.