From January to October this year, China exported a total of 3.922 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 59.7%. If the export volume in the remaining two months of this year maintains the October level, the cumulative exports for the whole year will reach nearly 5 million vehicles, and it is expected to surpass Japan for the first time and become the world's largest automobile exporter. Among the export models, we have to mention the MG4 EV with very impressive data
In developed European markets, MG4 EV sold a total of 54,000 units from January to September, successfully winning the title of "European Pure Electric Compact Car Sales Champion". In the UK pure electric vehicle sales rankings, MG4 EV has surpassed Tesla MODEL 3 and risen to second place; in the Spanish pure electric vehicle market, MG4 EV ranks among the top three; in France, Italy and many other countries In all European countries, MG4 EV has entered the top 10 sales of pure electric vehicles. It can be said that MG4 EV is a compact electric car made in China that sells well all over the world.
Not long ago, the fourth stop of the MG4 EV dynamic test drive came to Chongqing. We also participated in the test drive. The following is our experience of the MG4 EV test drive.
The European market is very sensitive to the handling of vehicles, and an important reason why the MG4 EV is so popular in the European market is its handling. This is also the most impressive point of the MG4 EV in this test drive.In terms of chassis architecture, MG4 EV uses front MacPherson independent suspension + rear five-link independent suspension + rear drive architecture. For electric vehicles, it can quickly output maximum torque, so when cornering, the front of a front-drive vehicle The pressure on the wheels is very large, and due to the weak following ability of the rear axle, front-wheel drive vehicles can only respond by slowing down or pushing the head in corners. However, the front wheels of the MG4 EV are responsible for steering and the rear wheels are responsible for driving. As a result, the vehicle's steering response is more agile.
Moreover, the MG4 EV's five-link rear suspension also amplifies its rear-drive advantage, ensuring that the wheels maintain the optimal inclination angle and maximum ground contact area regardless of suspension compression or rebound, and have the best grip at all times.Just like grabbing items with five fingers is more stable and accurate than using two fingers, the advantage of the five-link is exactly this.
When driving on the winding mountain road in Jinyun Mountain, Chongqing, the tight five-links of the MG4 EV provide good support for the body, and have good toughness from the early to the middle and rear stages of the suspension stroke.When braking before turning, the front suspension retracts rapidly. While turning, the body quickly executes a cornering attitude.When accelerating out of a corner, the body lifts slightly to gain grip, and the whole process is completed in one go.To sum up the cornering performance of MG4 EV in one sentence: clean and crisp.In addition, MG4 EV also has the advantage of a low center of gravity. It has an ultra-low center of mass height of 490mm. Thanks to the unique LBS lying battery design, its battery is thinner, has a lower longitudinal height, and has better resistance to roll and pitch. When driving in corners, the car body can be firmly "attached" to the ground.Secondly, the "human and vehicle integration" feeling brought by the low center of gravity allows the driver to "touch" the feedback from the road more clearly, improving driving pleasure.
Of course, the driving quality of a vehicle does not only depend on the chassis structure, but also has a great influence on the rigidity of the body. The better the rigidity and sufficient strength, the stronger the body's ability to resist distortion and deformation, and the higher the control accuracy during intense driving. In addition, body rigidity is also closely related to the durability, safety, and comfort of the vehicle. The MG4 EV's high-strength steel usage ratio is 84%, and the body torsional stiffness reaches 31568Nm/deg. Like the BYD Dolphin (420km Fashion Edition) of the same class, the high- strength steel usage ratio in the body is only 78%.
From this dynamic test drive, it is not difficult to see why the European market has a soft spot for the MG4 EV. It has indeed achieved first-class driving control among models of this level.Moreover, in addition to the control, the styling design of MG4 EV is also very popular among young consumers.The overall appearance design is fashionable and dynamic, with smooth lines and full of power.The air intake grille on the front of the car is connected to the headlights, forming an integrated design style. The side of the car is also very smooth and sporty.My favorite design is the tail.
The rear of the body adopts a segmented rear wing design. The blackened and hollow rear wing above not only gives people a "combat power" feeling, but also brings greater downforce when driving at high speeds. The very prominent rear wing below also strengthens the overall shape. The sporty atmosphere of the car, coupled with the sharp blackened taillights, make the entire MG4 EV feel like a "little steel cannon".
write at the end
In the automobile market, everyone has different needs. Some pursue comfortable home use, while others require excellent design. The MG4 EV also has its winning formula, which is "control quality," and this feature has also passed through the global market. After testing, I believe that domestic users who pursue advanced quality will also be very satisfied with the MG4 EV.
