MG Motor UK MG4 Urban review

The general vibe is grey. MG went to the expense of skinning doors and dash in soft plastic, but it looks like hard mouldings so unless you caress it with your fingertips you might not know. Strange. The fabric seat trim might have been cut from a security guard's trousers. It's not cheap in here, just a bit cheerless.

But the twin-screen system is pretty smart-witted. It's got wireless phone mirroring, but switching between that and the other sub-screens isn't as easy as it could be. Still, when you're running CarPlay there remain some useful buttons at the base of the screen, so you might not have to. The stereo is clear enough but a bit brash.

Under the screen are some useful metal buttons and twist knobs for climate and volume. You also get real switches for mirrors and windows and electric seats. Blessed relief from other new brands' touchscreen tyranny. The right-hand stalk is your drive selector, which means there's heaps of cupholder and cubby space in the centre console, with another big tray beneath.

Never mind the space for stuff, it's the people room that's the big deal. The rear backrest is quite reclined, and legs can stretch. Usually EV hatches have only a thin space between the front-seat base and the floor, but not here. So the people in the back can easily slip their feet in there.

And the boot?

The boot is both deep top-to-bottom and front-to-back, meaning space is a cavernous 577 litres with the seats up or 1,364 with ‘em folded down. There’s a 98-litre chasm below the floor too, for stuff you don’t use as frequently.