- The MG4X uses a 53.95 kWh semi-solid-state battery with 317 miles of range.
- The Chinese brand will position the MG4X as a rival to the BYD Atto 2.
- Design inspiration has been taken from the slightly larger MG S5 SUV.
The new MG4 range has a new and slightly bigger option, known as the MG4X. Perhaps the most important aspect of the new, higher-riding SUV model is the fact that it has an advanced semi-solid-state battery pack, just like its hatchback sibling.
Fitted between the MG4X’s axles is a 53.95 kWh battery pack that uses just 5 percent liquid electrolyte content, hence why it’s considered a semi-solid-state battery. This chemistry is said to improve thermal stability and perform in extreme cold and hot weather, giving the MG4X a solid driving range of 317 miles (510 km), despite the pack’s relatively small size.
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We don’t yet know how much power the MG4X has, nor do we have any details about the electric motor or motors driving it. What we do know is that it shares its E3 electronic architecture with the new MG4 hatchback and serves as the brand’s rival to the BYD Atto 2.
A BYD Rival
It is 4,395 mm (173 inches) long, 1,842 mm (72.5 inches) wide, 1,551 mm (61 inches) tall, and sits on a 2,750 mm (108.2-inch) wheelbase. It also has a curb weight of just 1,485 kg (3,273 lbs). Visually, it resembles the hatchback but has its own unique style.
The front end is quite imposing, complete with large air intakes and a lower grille, as well as triangular headlights with a thin light bar. Early images of the SUV also show it rocking black wing mirrors, a large panoramic glass roof, and sharp taillights, appearing to be similar in shape to the current MG S5, which sits right above it in MG’s range.
We don’t yet know what the cabin of the MG4X will be like, but it’s safe to assume it will share parts with the hatchback. This could include the same central infotainment display, co-developed with smartphone manufacturer Oppo. It may also feature a handful of proper physical buttons on the steering wheel and console, ensuring that it’s not too minimalist.
