
Despite the Renault 5’s year-long reign as the class champion, the newly released MG4 Urban—available now at WLMG—has secured the top spot. The MG4 Urban impressed judges with a winning combination of class-leading practicality, superior safety ratings, and impressive real-world efficiency.
While the name suggests a city-dweller, the MG4 Urban proved to be a far more substantial vehicle than its rivals, the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster.
"The MG4 Urban just deserves the win because it's only slightly more expensive, but with that you get more equipment, a better safety rating, and it's vastly more practical." — What Car?
The MG4 Urban dominated the competition in terms of interior room.
Practicality highlights include:
In a 215-mile test loop from London to Oxford and back, the MG4 Urban emerged as the most efficient car in the trio. It returned an average of 3.6 miles per kWh, translating to a potential real-world range of 207 miles—surpassing both the Renault 5 (178 miles) and the Hyundai Inster (190 miles) in the same conditions.
For families and safety-conscious buyers, the MG4 Urban provides extra peace of mind. It is the only car in this latest group test to hold a full 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, while the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster both secured 4-star ratings
With prices starting from just £23,495 and current 0% APR finance offers available, there has never been a better time to switch to the new class leader.