Facelift and estate MG4s on the way

[DaevM]

Had a call from the sales rep that sold me the car in February today, general catch up and how ya doin'. During the course of the conversation ( I was asking how sales are going as I'm seeing a lot more around now ) he said that there was a facelift model and an estate coming later this year.
That's all I got - anyone else heard anything ?
Quick search revealed pics of estate, seems to be MG5 replacement possibly. Couldn't find anything about facelift though. Did bloke looking ?

 

[dsimpkins]

Yes, there was something a while back suggesting an MG4 estate would replace the MG5

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Thread 'MG4 estate to replace MG5' MG4 estate to replace MG5

 

[DaevM]

Thread 'MG4 estate to replace MG5' MG4 estate to replace MG5

A-ha, finger on the pulse as ever and crap search skillz.... Please feel free to delete thread ?.
Update : they're coming!! ?

 

[tsedge]

Yes MG4 Estate coming as replacement for MG5, MG5 platform is being retired (it is an older platform for ICE or EV).

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

A-ha, finger on the pulse as ever and crap search skillz.... Please feel free to delete thread ?.
Update : they're coming!! ?

Yes @DaevM !
Only ever on the pulse and not covered in KY Jelly as suggested by some in other threads! ?

 

[wandle MG4 trophy]

Has anyone any info on a facelift for the MG4? MG Chiswick have invited me to an “Upgrade Opportunity “ with a “considerable support package”. No doubt this will be a hard sell event with good financial terms. I wonder if they are shifting stock in readiness for a new facelifted model? I’d hate to buy the latest version MY23??? (mine’s Dec 22) only to find a new model is released later in the year. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[tsedge]

I don't know any details yet but you are right that one is coming.

 

[MGDriver]

Has anyone any info on a facelift for the MG4? MG Chiswick have invited me to an “Upgrade Opportunity “ with a “considerable support package”. No doubt this will be a hard sell event with good financial terms. I wonder if they are shifting stock in readiness for a new facelifted model? I’d hate to buy the latest version MY23??? (mine’s Dec 22) only to find a new model is released later in the year. Thanks in advance for any info.

The only info so far on a facelift MG4 is that in China, some of their models now come with a 12.3inch central touchscreen rather than the 10.25 inch, and that the XPOWER over there now comes with sports seats in the front, a bit like the MG HS sports seats,

 

[Tight Git]

Normally cars tend to work on a 4 year cycle update with a mild refresh 2 years after production starts so the update this year will be minor tweaks like the main display. I think it unlikely here will be significant changes.

 

[tsedge]

The main rumours are:

• No external updates bar wheels/tyres
• Bigger infotainment screen
• Possibly a big interior update (materials)

Assumptions seem to be this will coincide with the launch of the MG4 Estate to replace the MG5.

A significant interior update would be good as the materials used in the MG4 are ok but being eclipsed by most of the competitors now.

Timing is sometime in late 2024.

 

[Mouss]

In France, someone order a MY2023 SE but not available. So, they say they have a MY2024 with rear view camera, bigger screen, GPS but a smaller battery (49 kWh). We're waiting some news but it's sound good

 

[tsedge]

Yes there is a rumour that the 51kWh becomes 49kWh, but I don't know why they'd change that - 2nd generation LFP battery?

 

[Tuareg]

might also be a weight saving, same range, lighter car.

 

[NickHeynes]

Has anyone any info on a facelift for the MG4? MG Chiswick have invited me to an “Upgrade Opportunity “ with a “considerable support package”. No doubt this will be a hard sell event with good financial terms. I wonder if they are shifting stock in readiness for a new facelifted model? I’d hate to buy the latest version MY23??? (mine’s Dec 22) only to find a new model is released later in the year. Thanks in advance for any info.

Beware these offers. I had the same from Glyn Hopkin only to be told that I'm in a colossal load of Neg Eg which is hardly surprising seeing I'm not yet halfway through my PCP deal . ( October '22). I only went along to see whether the deal was amazing spectacular. It wasn't. Even with an Affinity deal ( which I wasn't aware I qualified for when I bought the car). Waste of 30 minutes.

 

[wandle MG4 trophy]

Beware these offers. I had the same from Glyn Hopkin only to be told that I'm in a colossal load of Neg Eg which is hardly surprising seeing I'm not yet halfway through my PCP deal . ( October '22). I only went along to see whether the deal was amazing spectacular. It wasn't. Even with an Affinity deal ( which I wasn't aware I qualified for when I bought the car). Waste of 30 minutes.

I’m only going for a free coffee. I’m not expecting any generous offer, despite their claims in the email invite.

 

[HazardLights]

In France, someone order a MY2023 SE but not available. So, they say they have a MY2024 with rear view camera, bigger screen, GPS but a smaller battery (49 kWh). We're waiting some news but it's sound good

throw in a heated steering wheel and faster charge speeds and it would be perfect!

 

[Mouss]

If they do that, what would be the benefits to buy a SE long range or a Trophy ?

 

[MGDriver]

If they do that, what would be the benefits to buy a SE long range or a Trophy ?

They won't add heated seats or steering wheel to the SE, and the smaller battery size at 49kwh compared to the current 51kwh for the Standard range is to do with new technology and weight,

You would still go for the SE LR or Trophy LR for the bigger battery

The main reason to buy the trophy would be 360 camera, heated seats and steering wheel, live services on infotainment, and then things such as blind spot detection, door opening warnin, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert,

They have only added the rear camera to the SE to keep it in line with the other models and customer feedback,

All models will eventually get the larger touchscreen, the ones that run out of stock first will get upgraded as part of the new model year, so where there is still stock of the MY23 Trophy thats what you would get if ordering one

Whereas you would get the MY24 if ordering a car such as the SE that there is none left of MY23

 

[HazardLights]

Longer range, active grill system and a boy racer spoiler ?️??