MG’s electric hatchback is about to get supercar-rivalling performance with the launch of the MG4 XPower.
The MG4 is set to gain a range-topping hot hatch version, reviving the ‘XPower’ name in the process.
Priced as Australia’s second cheapest EV, from $38,990 before on-road costs (and just $100 dearer than the BYD Dolphin), the XPower variant is yet to be confirmed locally.
Full specifications of the MG4 XPower were uncovered by Automotive Daily Network partner 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 315kW and 600Nm of torque.
The leaked specs reveal the 0-100km/h time will be 3.8 seconds and the top speed will be 200km/h. As you’d expect, efficiency takes a hit with the XPower model offering a WLTP range of 385km, compared with 450km 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.
“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.
Documents for an MG4 ‘Extended Range’ model were also leaked with a larger 77kWh battery allowing for up to 520km of range and a 0-100km/h time of 6.5 seconds.