- The MG4 Urban Essence 54 Special Edition costs $39,490 before on-road costs, $500 more than the standard Essence 54.
- Diamond Red and Ice Blue both come with a black roof, black mirror caps and black seats.
- The Special Edition keeps the Essence 54’s 118kW motor and 54kWh battery, with up to 405km of WLTP range.
MG has put a $500 premium on a black roof and a few cabin changes for its MG4 Urban electric hatchback. The limited-run Essence 54 Special Edition costs $39,490 plus on-road costs in New Zealand. The regular Essence 54 is $38,990 before those costs.
The two paint choices are Diamond Red and Ice Blue. Both have the same black roof and mirror caps, and both sit on the regular car’s 17-inch alloy wheels. Ice Blue is exclusive to the Special Edition within the Essence 54 range. Inside, the seats are black and MG has revised the ambient lighting on the front door panels.
Range and charging carry over
The Special Edition uses the same 54kWh lithium iron phosphate battery as the regular Essence 54. Its single electric motor produces 118kW and 250Nm, and MG quotes up to 405km of range on the WLTP cycle. The maximum DC charging rate is 87kW, with a claimed charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. The car also has vehicle-to-load capability, so the battery can power external devices.
The MG4 Urban went on sale in New Zealand earlier this year. The Essence 54 still has a 12.8-inch central touchscreen and a separate 7-inch driver display, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The hatchback is just under 4.4 metres long. Boot space is 382 litres with the rear seats upright and 1266 litres with them folded.
MG says the Special Edition will be available in limited numbers and has yet to say how many cars it will bring in.
