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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
MG 4 EV Urban: New trademark leaves door open for second electric hatch
The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. 'MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility,' an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. 'No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. 'The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model,' the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was 'reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market' – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become 'the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle', featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
MG 4 EV Urban: New trademark leaves door open for second electric hatch
The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility,' an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. 'No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. 'The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model,' the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. Supplied Credit: CarExpert When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was 'reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market' – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become 'the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle', featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year. MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
MG 4 EV Urban: New trademark leaves door open for second electric hatch
The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. "MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility," an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. "No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. "The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model," the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was "reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market" – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become "the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle", featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year. MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. "MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility," an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. "No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. "The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model," the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was "reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market" – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become "the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle", featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year. MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. "MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility," an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. "No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. "The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model," the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was "reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market" – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become "the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle", featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year. MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The MG 4 isn't going anywhere, says MG Motor Australia, but it could be joined by a newer electric hatch. In late June, MG parent SAIC Motor applied to trademark the name MG 4 EV Urban with IP Australia. Such a name would be a fairly logical choice for an electric hatch MG recently revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, distinguishing it from the existing MG 4 that the company's local arm says isn't being discontinued. MG wouldn't confirm whether the new electric hatch had been locked in for Australian release, nor whether it could wear the MG 4 EV Urban nameplate. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new MG 4. Click here to get a great deal. "MG regularly trademarks names for potential future vehicles. As we continue to expand our range in Australia, It's important to maintain flexibility," an MG Motor Australia spokesperson told CarExpert. "No decision has been made to use this name in Australia. "The current MG 4 is not going anywhere and no decision has been made yet on the alternate model," the spokesperson added, when asked whether the company had locked in the new electric hatch for our market. It's worth noting that of the MG trademarks SAIC Motor has filed over the past five years, all bar one – the QS Plug-in Hybrid – has subsequently appeared on a vehicle in local showrooms. When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was "reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market" – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model. The spokesperson also noted the new car, despite being revealed wearing the MG 4 nameplate, rides on a different platform from the existing MG 4 which uses the rear/all-wheel drive Modular Scalable Platform shared with the MG S5 EV crossover SUV. When it first revealed the new MG 4, MG didn't show off its interior or detail any specifications. Instead, it simply said it was the brand's first global model of 2025. Subsequently, MG general manager Chen Cui has confirmed the MG 4 will become "the world's first mass-produced semi-solid-state battery vehicle", featuring only five per cent liquid electrolyte, according to remarks published by Car News China. Short video clips published on Chinese social media have also shown off a minimalist interior in a shade of beige, featuring a large and free-standing landscape-oriented touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. A single row of buttons sits below the touchscreen, while in China at least it'll offer MG's new 'cockpit system' developed with smartphone brand Oppo but also supporting Huawei and Apple devices, allowingvoice-activated commands, gesture-based navigation and smartphone mirroring. It will reveal more about the vehicle at its official Chinese launch on August 5, 2025, ahead of Chinese sales commencing in September. In China, it'll reportedly be priced to take on the BYD Dolphin directly. A Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing, shared by Car News China, revealed the new MG 4 measures 4395mm long, 1842mm wide and 1551mm tall on a 2750mm wheelbase. That makes it 108mm longer, 6mm wider and up to 47mm taller than the current MG 4, on a 45mm longer wheelbase. Technical specifications in the filing are reportedly limited, though a single electric powertrain with a rear-mounted 120kW electric motor is listed, along with a kerb weight of 1485kg. The new hatch uses a 70kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Despite featuring a front bumper and tail-lights inspired by the Cyberster, the new hatch is much more softly styled than the existing MG 4 which is no longer offered in China but remains popular in markets such as Australia and Europe. The softer styling is complemented by new pastel green and purple exterior finishes, though MG has also shown off a bright red MG 4 on Weibo with black stripes. The current MG 4 may not have been a hit in China, but in the first half of 2025 it was Australia's fifth best-selling EV. MG delivered 2268 examples, well ahead of the rival BYD Dolphin (1337) despite a sales drop of 18.2 per cent from the same period last year. MORE: Explore the MG 4 showroom Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
MG 4 EV Urban: New trademark leaves door open for second electric hatch
When the new MG 4 was revealed in March, MG Motor Australia said it was "reviewing this new model and considering it for the Australian market" – something it says is still the case – and that should it come here, it wouldn't replace the current model.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Australia's best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025
Tesla may have experienced a sales slump in recent months, but it's still Australia's number one electric vehicle (EV) brand by a huge margin. According to data supplied by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), Tesla delivered 14,156 EVs in the first half of 2025, placing it well ahead of second-placed BYD at 8556. BYD is outselling Tesla overall too, notching up 23,355 deliveries year-to-date including its plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Below is a Flourish chart showing all brands that sell EVs in Australia, and how many they each delivered in the first half of 2025. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 624,130 new vehicles were delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025, with a total of 47,245 of these being EVs – or 7.6 per cent overall. In contrast, during the first half of 2024, Australians took delivery of 633,098 new vehicles, with a total of 50,905 of these being EVs – an 8.0 per cent share. Notably, there are still some brands that don't report their delivery figures to either the FCAI or the EVC. These include Cadillac, Smart, and Xpeng, though holdout Deepal – which commenced customer deliveries last December – started reporting its figures in May 2025. The Tesla Model Y remains Australia's best-selling EV by a country mile, and the arrival of a heavily updated model has helped boost sales in recent months. Supplied Credit: CarExpert While the second-placed BYD Sealion 7 is quite a bit behind, deliveries of the rival mid-size electric SUV only commenced in February and have ramped up, reaching a shocking 1795 in June – just over half the established Tesla brand's tally. Another Tesla – the US brand's only other model in Australia, the Model 3 sedan – sat in third place despite a significant sales decline. The MG 4 hatch and Kia EV5 mid-size SUV also remained in the top five overall. Below is a flourish chart showing every EV sold in Australia during the first half of 2025, excluding models like the Cadillac Lyriq, Xpeng G6, and the Smart lineup, for which sales data isn't available. We've also used VFACTS data to calculate how much of a nameplate's sales were attributable to EVs, where other powertrain types are available. MORE: VFACTS: Australia's best-selling brands and models in the first half of 2025
