The MG 4X compact electric crossover with a liquid-solid state battery on board reached dealers across China as it gets ready for the launch. It is positioned as the BYD Atto 3 rival with a 4.5-meter body, a 201-hp electric motor, and up to 610 km of CLTC range.
The MG 4X electric crossover from SAIC revealed core specs in March 2026 during the domestic homologation process. The brand’s officials also revealed that this model adopts a co-developed cockpit with phone maker Oppo and includes the Navigate On Autopilot (NOA) function. On May 7, the new model reached dealers as it was getting ready for the imminent launch.
Yan Zhao Auto shared photos of the MG 4X at dealers in China. It seems that these models arrived at the showrooms for display. They are finished in various body colors, including purple, blue, and beige. These crossovers ride on 18-inch wheels. Other design features include an LED strip between triangular headlights, a trapeze-shaped air intake, a single taillight unit, and traditional door handles.
Only the top-trim MG 4X crossovers arrived at dealers. They boast a zero-gravity front passenger seat with a power legrest. Both front seats adopt heating, ventilation, and massage functions. Other fine features of the MG 4X cabin include a large sunroof, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, a power tailgate, and a 50W wireless phone charging pad.
The MG 4X adopts a two-spoke steering wheel with a gear shifter mounted on the steering column. The center tunnel has a wireless phone charger, two cup holders, and a block of physical buttons. The center console adopts an LCD instrument cluster and a large floating touchscreen. Two color schemes are available: light and dark.
MG 4X specs
The MG 4X’s dimensions are 4500/1849/1621 mm. Its wheelbase stretches to 2,735 mm. For clarity, it is 45 mm longer than the BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus). Its curb weight lies between 1,640 and 1,755 kg, depending on the powertrain variant. The full weight is 2,076 – 2,191 kg.
The entry-level MG 4X has the TZ180XS0951 synchronous permanent magnet electric motor in the rear axle with a peak power of 125 kW (168 hp). This e-motor is manufactured by the United Automotive Electronic Systems (UAES), the joint venture between MG’s parent company, SAIC, and Bosch. A more powerful variant of the MG 4X adopts the TZ204XS1351 synchronous permanent magnet e-motor for 150 kW (201 hp). It is manufactured by the SAIC-owned Huayu Automotive Electric Drive System.
Two battery options power the 4X. The first one is a liquid-solid pack with a capacity of 53.9 kWh. Such a car can run up to 510 km on a full charge under CLTC conditions. The bigger battery is an LFP supplied by CATL. It provides a capacity of 64.2 kWh, which is good for 610 km of range. There is no information about the prices of the MG 4X. CarNewsChina expects this vehicle to start below 100,000 yuan (14,680 USD).
MG delivered 40,019 cars domestically in Q1 2026, according to China EV DataTracker. It is up 54.9% Year-Over-Year. The brand’s bestseller is the MG4 electric hatchback, which handed over 28,100 units to Chinese owners from January to March 2026. The upcoming MG 4X crossover aims to enhance the brand’s market performance further.
