The new MG4 Urban arrived with aggressive pricing and good attributes such as autonomy. The entry-level Comfort version is aligned in prices and content with the Geely EX2 Max, which is in high demand.
Both models are already with production quoted for Brazil by the end of the year: Geely will use the Renault plant in Paraná and MG Motor chose Pace, in Ceará. But for now both are imported from China.
To help those interested in buying an electric car in the range of R$ 130 thousand, we will buy the MG4 Urban with the Geely EX2 Max. See where each one stands out.
Pricing
The values of the novelty are promotional, but there is no duration for them (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)
MG4 Urban Comfort: BRL 129.990
Geely EX2 Max: BRL 136.800
The MG4 Urban is priced at R$ 129.990, but it is a launch value without a fixed deadline. The brand did not disclose what the “full” value is after this offer passes.
The Geely EX2 Max was launched for R$ 135 thousand, but now has a fixed value of R$ 136.800. As long as MG Motor’s offer stands, it wins in this regard.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort.
Autonomy
The disadvantage of the EX2 is only 10 km (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
MG4 Urban Comfort: 299 km
Geely EX2 Max: 289 km
This duo is the most efficient in the entry-level electric car segment. The Geely EX2 Max has a 39.4 kWh battery and achieves 289 km of autonomy in the Inmetro cycle.
The MG4 Urban Comfort comes with a 42.8 kWh battery and achieves 299 km. In the top-of-the-line version, there is a larger battery, with an additional 50 km of range.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort
Recharging power
MG cars always have a good recharging power even in alternating current (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)
MG4 Urban Comfort: 11 kW (AC) 82 kW (DC)
Geely EX2 Max: 6.6 kW (AC) 70 kW (DC)
During a trip, recharging power is decisive in reducing the time spent waiting still. The MG4 Urban manages to be more powerful in both slow (alternating current) and fast (direct current) recharging.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort
Performance
The EX2 has rear-wheel drive, but in practice the rival’s most powerful engine stood out (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
Car
Power
Torque
Zero to 100 km/h
MG4 Urban Comfort
150 hp
25.5 kgfm
9.6 s
Geely EX2 Max
116 hp
15.3 kgfm
10.2 s
Despite the advantage of 34 hp and 10,2 kgfm, the difference in performance between the MG4 Urban and the rival is not that big. The Geely EX2 compensates for the less powerful engine with a weight 142 kg lower and rear-wheel drive, which helps with starts.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort
Equipment
The complete ADAS package is in all versions, but the Comfort model loses the 360° cameras, the induction charger and the rear speakers (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)The EX2 has seats with synthetic upholstery, ambient lighting and other features absent in the rival (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
The MG4 Urban Comfort is the entry-level version of the model, so it owes some equipment. However, the brand already brings it with the complete ADAS package, the differences to the Luxury model are bosses such as the 360° camera, rear speakers, heated seats and steering wheels, electric adjustment in the driver’s seat, 17-inch wheels, induction charger and folding mirrors. See the main standard equipment:
Full-LED headlights;
Digital panel with 7-inch screen;
Multimedia center with 12.8-inch screen with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay;
One-pedal driving mode;
Automatic air conditioning;
Ventilation outlet for the rear seat;
Exterior mirrors with defogging;
Twilight sensor;
Rear window wiper;
Reversing camera;
Sound system with two front speakers and two tweeters;
Seven airbags;
Autonomous emergency braking;
Blind spot monitor;
Automatic high beam;
Lane change assistant;
Adaptive cruise control;
Electronic parking brake.
The Geely EX2 Max is the top-of-the-line model of the compact and puts up a good fight against the entry-level MG4 Urban. The result here will be in detail, see the highlights of the model:
Full-LED headlights;
Air conditioning;
Digital panel with 8.8-inch screen;
Multimedia center with 14.6-inch screen and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay;
Sound system with four speakers and two tweeters;
Electronic parking brake;
360° camera;
Seats and steering wheel with synthetic coating;
Configurable ambient light with 256 colors;
Electrically adjustable driver’s seat;
28-liter storage compartment under the rear seat;
Connected services;
Induction charger;
Six airbags;
Adaptive cruise control;
Lane change alert;
Automatic high beam;
Autonomous emergency braking.
The Geely EX2 Max took advantage here by bringing some very practical convenience items, such as the 360° camera, the more complete sound system and the electric seat adjustment. Both sin in not offering the spare tire.
Winner: Geely EX2 Max.
Interior space and trunk
The larger size of the MG4 Urban is demonstrated in the spaciousness of the cabin (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)Its trunk holds 477 liters with this space under the floor (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)The rear-wheel drive helps in the distribution of space in the EX2, no one is in a pinch on it (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)The model also has a second trunk at the front (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
The medium hatchback size of the MG4 Urban makes it stand out among the compacts in this segment. Its 4.39 m in length surpasses some compact sedans and the 2.75 m wheelbase is longer than that of the Toyota Corolla. The Geely EX2 also accommodates passengers well thanks to the rear-wheel drive platform.
As for the trunk, the MG4 Urban has a 477-liter compartment, a volume similar to that of a Renault Duster. However, this number includes the space under the floor.
The Geely EX2 has a 375-liter rear trunk, which is large for a hatchback, plus a 70-liter front trunk. Their sum results in 445 liters, losing by a small margin to the rival.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort.
Dealerships
Geely’s network is larger and relies on Renault’s already established infrastructure (Photo: Geely | Disclosure)
Geely is in Brazil working together with Renault and owns 26% of the French brand’s Brazilian operations. This means that the distribution infrastructures for cars and parts are shared. It currently has 40 dealerships in the country.
MG Motor, on the other hand, debuted on its own, represented by the Saic headquarters. Its dealership network has 28 points and the brand estimates to reach 40 by the end of the year. For now, Geely is in a better situation.
Winner: Geely EX2 Max.
Warranty
There is a fight among Chinese brands to see who offers the greatest guarantee. But each one has its own strategy, being able to prioritize time or mileage — in addition to the commercial use factor.
Warranty
MG4 Urban
Geely EX2
Car
7 years or 150 thousand km
6 years or 150 thousand km
Commercial
Car Use
7 years or 150 thousand km
2 years or 150 thousand km
Battery
8 years or 160 thousand km
8 years or 150 thousand km
Commercial
Use Battery
8 years or 160 thousand km
8 years or 150 thousand km
The 7-year warranty for the MG Motor car is the longest in the segment, but in mileage it ties with Geely. The batteries have an additional 10 thousand km of coverage. The great advantage of the model is that it does not change the coverage for those who make commercial use of the vehicle.
Winner: MG4 Urban Comfort
Winner
Even in the entry-level version, the MG4 Urban already has good attributes for the electric car market (Photo: Eduardo Rodrigues | AutoPapo)
The MG4 Urban Comfort won in practically all aspects of this dispute. The Geely EX2 took advantage only in the equipment package and in the dealership network.
However, it was a very close dispute, they are equivalent in many points. But as it is necessary to define a winner, the MG4 Urban Comfort took the trophy for best electric hatch in the range of R$ 130 thousand.
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