MG4 named 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
Dec 1, 2023
From a pool of 11 classes and hundreds of new cars tested in 2023, the all-electric MG4 has been selected as the year's best car by a panel of judges from DRIVEN Car Guide and the AA, securing a class win, a top-three overall spot, and the ultimate victory.
This BEV triumph signifies a shift in consumer behaviour, not just towards zero-emission vehicles, but also back to smaller, efficient, and affordable rides. DRIVEN Car Guide editor, Dean Evans explains why the MG4 is a winner in so many areas. "Its small hatchback size is both compact in dimensions but as big and practical as an SUV. Its styling is modern and angular, and the MG4 is packed with safety and technology, with electric underpinnings that offer large range and efficient use of power. There are a range of models, from an affordable sub-$40k after rebate, to the long-range models, and the range-topping supercar-fast performance XPower model,” he says.
AA Chief Mobility Officer, Jonathan Sergel, was similarly enamoured with the MG4. “We are very impressed with the full package of the vehicle: the price point alongside the range, the seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty and the user-friendly approach to design features. It really does set the benchmark for an affordable EV in the New Zealand market. A worthy winner.”
Arek Zywot, MG NZ Country Manager says the team is thrilled with the award: "All of us at MG are incredibly excited by the AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year award. We are grateful to the judges, and we also congratulate the other finalists. This recognition continues the award-winning pedigree of the incredible new MG4; it has won more than 30 international awards and this title takes it to nine overall Car of the Year accolades,” he says. “Winning different categories highlights the all-round versatility and appeal of the MG4, from a frugal entry into the world of EV motoring to the outright acceleration on offer courtesy of the XPower. Above all else, it is also a historic achievement to be the first BEV to win this title,” says Zywot.
The AA DRIVEN NZ COTY awards offer consumers insight into the best cars of the year by listing its top three choices from each class, from SUVs to hybrids, utes to electric, luxury, sports and more, offering car buyers informed and objective choices when buying their next new car.
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