Standard accessories include keyless entry, heated steering wheel, leather steering wheel, heated front seats, electric driver's seat, 360-degree camera, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.8-inch multimedia display, 10.25-inch instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, digital radio, wireless phone charging - 15W, three USB-C ports, a 12-volt socket, satellite navigation, full suite of LED lighting (external), electric and heated side mirrors, synthetic leather/fabric upholstery, single-zone climate control, electric windows with one-touch up/down (all) and V2L (Vehicle to Load) capability.

The interior of the updated MG4 is fresh and feels like a more polished cabin. Synthetic leather and fabric upholstery, large digital displays and a cleaner dashboard give it a more upmarket feel, while thankfully retaining something that is becoming increasingly rare in new cars - physical buttons.

There are two variants available with different electric configurations but both are rear-wheel drive.

The Essence 64 has a 64kWh lithium ion (NCM) battery and a single electric motor producing up to 140kW/350Nm.

The XPOWER has a 64kWh lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) battery and dual electric motors. The front motor produces up to 150kW/250Nm and the rear motor produces up to 170kW/350Nm.

The MG4 is available with five seats in a 2/3 configuration. The drivers' seat is electric and both front seats feature a heat function.

The rear seat has a 60/40 split and a mix of synthetic leather and fabric is the standard upholstery.

The official 0-100km/h sprint time sits between 3.8 and 7.5 seconds depending on the variant. Top speed also varies between grades to sit between 180-200km/h.

The Essence 64 has an electric-only driving range of up to 452km (WLTP Combined Cycle).

The XPOWER has an electric-only driving range of up to 405km (WLTP Combined Cycle).