Emgie 4
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- Location
- Clare, Ireland
- Driving
- MG4 Trophy LR
I'd agree with most of this, just to say I was (I think) one of the lucky ones who ordered back in Feb (pre price increase) and when collected my Trophy last week, got the 23 model, took off the mid headrest immediately for visibility (also will rarely carry 3 in the back - loved Richmoor's supermodel comment on that) I do find the rear wiper helpful albeit small, until I get used to using camera (none on prev car) also prefer the 18" rims but accept that opinions vary on that (Pros - improved handling and looks, Cons - harder ride, dearer tyre changes) And yes I was disappointed with the loss of two-tone roof- and got it wrapped !I can see how you guys are thinking about this, but..... IMHO this is the addition of a rear wash wiper and headrest that will be next to useless anyway and people will likely remove / not use. It's not a design change, there is no body styling change.
The other change to the new cars is the deletion of a black roof, which I really like as i'm sure many do.
All in all. it's a change that if I had it on mine, i'd undo (remove the centre headrest), not use the wiper and would be dissapointed with no black roof, then look at a wrap for it.
Whilst I am most certainly not the biggest fan of MG as a company by a long shot (as you say Bowfer, "they don't give a toss", about customers it appears), as long we all obtain the latest software updates etc I don't believe this change has a major negative impact on existing owners.
One neg change not mentioned is 23 Trophy only has 7kwAC (single phase) charger fitted vs 11kw (22 model) - mine does anyway
Not a very big issue as will mostly charge at home where only 7kw available, and on longer runs use high speed DC, but in places where DC not available it would be nice to have 11kw option, Lastly having the one pedal drive option is nice and seems to work well, tho personally I seldom use it - I guess still prefer the braking expectation I had with ICE.
On SW front, car came with R33 installed but due to issues already updated to the latest R46 to address them, so far so good.