New MG4 review: Better than a Renault 5?
The MG4 was the undisputed king of cheap electric cars. But with the arrival of the trendy Renault 5 and a sudden price hike for this updated 2026 model, is it still a great buy?
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In this review, we test the new MG4 to see if a major interior revamp has fixed the quality issues of the old car. We explain why the entry-level Standard Range has been axed (and effectively replaced by the MG4 Urban), find out how many suitcases we can fit in the boot, and reveal the SHOCKING results from our latest Reliability Survey.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 MG4 Background
1:27 What’s New?
2:21 The 2026 MG4 line-up
2:35 The Interior (BIG CHANGES!)
4:02 Rear Seats
5:00 Boot space
6:15 Battery Options & Range
7:07 Driving: Performance, Ride & Handling
8:23 Prices
8:50 MG’s Reliability Woes
9:30 The Verdict
