The MG4 range offers four models, including the MG4 Essence 77, MG4 Excite 51, MG4 Excite 64, MG4 Essence 64, and MG4 Essence 77. The MG4 Essence 77 offers a premium-feeling cabin with similar comfort and safety features as the MG4 Excite 64. Key Essence features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a ‘twin-aero’ rear spoiler, a two-tone roof, and an active intake grille shutter. The MG4 range comes with a bright exterior paint palette, but the price is $700 extra for any other color.

Comfort upgrades include front seat heating, driver’s seat six-way power adjustment, a steering wheel with heating and real leather trim, artificial polyurethane leather and fabric seat trim, rear privacy glass, and a two-level boot floor. Key technology upgrades include six-speaker audio, satellite-navigation, iSmart web-based services, wireless charging pad, and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen.

All MG4s come with a five-star ANCAP rating and include six airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, driver attention monitoring, and LED headlights with intelligent high beam control. The MG4 Essence 77 is powered by a single three-phase permanent magnetic synchronous e-motor, with a claimed 6.5 seconds 0-100km/h time and a 180km/h top speed.

The MG4 Essence 77 has a 77kWh Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery pack, which is 77kWh (74.4 usable). It has a claimed 530km (WLTP) range and consumes electricity at an average of 14kWh/100km. It can recharge its battery pack from 10-80% in 38 minutes and has an 11kW onboard charging unit.

The MG4 Essence 77 is a compact hatchback with 5 seats, 5 doors, and rear-wheel drive. Its quiet powertrain and low center of gravity make it a confident and efficient choice for those looking for a sporty electric car.

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