The MG4 is a very affordable, great-looking EV hatch that is fun to drive. Can the MG4 tow? Maximum MG4 towing capacity? Need a MG4 towbar?

The MG4 is a very affordable, great-looking EV hatch that is fun to drive. Can the MG4 tow? Maximum MG4 towing capacity?  Need a MG4 towbar?

The MG 4 EV hatch really sets a new benchmark for affordability - the British-turned-Chinese brand provides both value and quality. It is built atop a new modular electric platform with rear-wheel drive and is heavily focused on a great driving experience.

Dimensions of the MG4: length 4287mm, width 1836mm, height 1504mm and a wheelbase of 2705mm

The interior has a clean look due to its minimalist design. The quality is better than what you’d expect at this price range, when side by side with its more expensive competitors, thanks to soft-touch materials throughout.

Getting comfortable as the driver in the MG4 is easy, thanks to electrically operated seats and great steering wheel adjustability, which has a wide range of movements for reach and rake. Space for passengers in the rear is really good — even taller adults should have plenty of headroom, due to subtle cutouts in the roof helping provide ample headroom.

The driver's digital display is impressive, boasting a crisp, clear display and plenty of customisation options, so you can use the wheel-mounted buttons to show the most relevant information to you.

All versions of the MG4 come equipped with a 10.25-inch infotainment system and a 7.0-inch driver’s display. The built-in software is unfortunately basic (no navigation except on the top model), but it makes up for it with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

The MG4 gets 363 litres of boot space, fold the rear seats down and you get a decent 1,117 litres of space..  You'll probably need to consider a towbar, to carry more or to take your bikes along on your next weekend trip.  MG has rated the MG4 to a maximum of 500kgs - not too bad for a small EV - our MG4 towbars are rated the same.

One of the first things you notice when driving the MG4 is that it’s very comfortable and surprisingly very fun to drive. It responds really well to quick direction changes at speed, and both motor outputs give more than enough acceleration.  The MG4’s soft suspension ensures a comfortable drive on long journeys - minor road bumps are barely noticeable.

Entry-level models have a 170hp motor and 51kWh battery with a 0-100km/h time of 7.5 seconds, with the Long Range and Trophy/Essence Long Range you get 203hp with a 64kWh battery, but the extra weight drops the 0-100km/h time a fraction to 7.7 seconds. 
The smaller battery can be charged at a rate of up to 117kW, which will top the battery up from 10 to 80% in 39 minutes. The Long Range battery has a 135kW charge rate, meaning it’s slightly quicker from 10 to 80% at 35 minutes. The Extended Range model takes slightly longer to do the same charge at 39 minutes.  The driving range claim (WLTP) is given at 350–520kms.

Safety wise the MG4 models include MG Pilot -a driver assistance package - as standard, that includes active emergency braking, lane keep assist, driver attention alert and intelligent high beam assist. MG 4 Essence/Trophy models also get door opening warning, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist. Giving more bang for your buck, this includes adaptive cruise control as standard. This means the car will adapt its speed when approaching slower cars on the motorway, and will even stay in control in stop-start traffic.
The MG4 received the full five stars in Euro NCAP safety testing, scoring over 80% for occupant safety and over 70% in the vulnerable road users and safety assist sections.

To date, MGs have been purely rational purchases, great value for money.  With the MG4, MG has added a more premium feel, great handling, comfort and most importantly there is now an MG that is also fun to drive.  Do not think twice, and increase the MG4's practicality by fitting one of our towbars.  Pre-order your MG4 towbar today - shipping towards the end of October, while stock lasts.