The MG4 is one of our favourite budget family EVs of the moment but it’s set to gain a range-topping hot hatch version, reviving the ‘XPower’ name in the process. The MG4 XPower will start from £36,495, setting it up as something of a fast car bargain.
Full specifications of the MG4 XPower were uncovered by Auto Express’ sister site, DrivingElectric. The same 61.4kWh battery will be borrowed from the MG4 Trophy, sending power to a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle. That motor will be able to produce a whopping 429bhp and 600Nm of torque.
The leaked specs reveal the 0-62mph time will be 3.8 seconds and the top speed will be 124mph. As you’d expect, efficiency takes a hit with the XPower model offering a WLTP range of 239 miles, compared with 281 miles for the standard Trophy. A 10-80% charge is possible in 35 minutes thanks to 150kW rapid charging.
A hot MG4 has been on the cards for a while. Guy Pigounakis, MG Commercial Director, previously explained in an exclusive interview with Auto Express. “We’re bringing out a high-performance version of MG4,” he said. “It gives us the option of erring on the side of comfort with the standard car because of the very high-performance derivative.” Pigounakis added, “We have very sensible cars today. That’s about to change into sensible and fun cars.”
The XPower’s equipment list should at least match the current range-topping Trophy model. We already know it’ll offer 18-inch alloy wheels, orange brake calipers, automatic LED headlights and tinted windows. A new ‘Racing Green’ paint finish will also arrive.
Inside we’ll see a similar layout to the standard MG4 models with a 10.25-inch touchscreen. It’ll also get Alcantara sports seats and metal pedals. We noticed boot space will reduce from 363 litres to 289 litres – probably due to a bigger rear electric motor.
Given the performance increase and additional kit, the £36,495 MG4 XPower’s price increase over the £32,495 Trophy looks like decent value, with few cars of any type matching it for power per pound.
Documents for an MG4 ‘Extended Range’ model were also leaked with a larger 77kWh battery allowing for up to 323 miles of range and a 0-62mph time of 6.5 seconds. Pricing for the MG4 Extended Range hasn’t been revealed.
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