Best MG Motor Hatchbacks

I actually quite like this car! We had one as a rental, and after my terrible experience with an MG ZS—which was an absolute bucket—I was pleasantly… Read more

surprised. It felt nippy, handled well, and was genuinely enjoyable to drive.

The interior was nicely designed. Sure, it’s made from cheap materials, but when the car was new it cost $18,990 drive-away—it’s not fair to expect premium finishes at that price. I liked the tartan accents, which broke up the dark, hard plastics and gave the cabin some character. The seats were excellent: supportive, well-bolstered, and comfortable over longer drives. Boot space was also impressive for a car of this size, easily swallowing groceries, bags, or even a weekend’s worth of gear.

On the road, it felt well-matched to its engine. It could use a touch more power, but it never felt anywhere near as sluggish as the ZS. Highway cruising was surprisingly good, although the gearbox wasn’t the smartest—on hills it wouldn’t always hold a lower gear without some coaxing. Visibility was another strong point, with slim A and C pillars and a tall, wide windscreen making it easy to see out in all directions.

Is it refined like my family’s 2013 Kia Sportage or my 2022 Kia Sorento? No—but for what it is, it’s impressive. As long as you manage your expectations and remember it’s a sub-$20k car, it delivers great value. I’d happily recommend it as a first car, a runaround, a daily commuter or a grocery-getter.

Absolutely love my new MG4 Excite. Had it for a month now.. and so easy to drive. I would love to thank especially Jack and Nathan at Mount Barker… Read more

MG, in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, for the great deal, service (especially understanding the technology of the car and showing me how to use) and extras I received. All the staff are wonderful and no pressure was applied. They really know how to operate a friendly, caring business and that customers come first. They really do listen to you and your needs and after sales service is excellent too. I highly recommend if you are interested in a MG definitely go and see them.