2026 MG4 Electric Hatch Revealed With Major Interior Upgrade — Including Physical Buttons

By bike_ev_admin December 18, 2025 3 min read

Good news for drivers who miss real controls: the 2026 MG4 electric hatchback is set to receive a completely redesigned interior, bringing larger screens, improved materials, new seats — and crucially, physical buttons and dials.

Fresh images of the heavily updated MG4 have emerged from Brazil, revealing that the popular electric hatch will adopt much of the cabin design and technology from the latest MG S5 SUV. The changes represent the most significant update to the MG4 since its launch and directly address some of the biggest criticisms of the current model.

Exterior Mostly Unchanged, Cabin Fully Overhauled

According to MG Brazil, the flagship 2026 MG4 XPower (dual-motor AWD) remains visually unchanged on the outside, with the most meaningful revisions taking place inside the cabin.

The leaked images show a completely new interior architecture, including:

Redesigned dashboard
New door cards
Revised centre console
Updated steering wheel
Brand-new seats

This puts the MG4 on par with newer rivals such as the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, both of which have raised expectations for interior quality in the affordable EV segment.

Bigger Screens: 10.25-Inch Cluster and 12.8-Inch Infotainment

One of the most obvious upgrades is the switch to larger digital displays, matching the MG S5 SUV.

The 2026 MG4 now features:

10.25-inch digital driver display (up from 7.0 inches)
12.8-inch central infotainment touchscreen (up from 10.25 inches)

These larger screens improve readability and usability, and bring the MG4 in line with newer MG models globally.

Physical Buttons Make a Welcome Return

Perhaps the most celebrated update is the return of dedicated physical controls.

Beneath the infotainment screen, the 2026 MG4 gains real buttons and dials for:

Cabin temperature
Fan speed
Audio volume
Front and rear demisters

This move significantly improves everyday usability and reflects growing industry pushback against touchscreen-only interiors.

New Centre Console and Improved Storage

The centre console has been completely redesigned and now features:

A taller, more substantial layout
The gear selector is positioned next to the wireless phone charger
Additional lower storage shelf for small items

These changes improve practicality and give the cabin a more premium, well-organised feel.

Improved Materials and Updated Steering Wheel

Like the MG S5 SUV, the MG4’s interior is expected to benefit from higher-quality materials, including more soft-touch surfaces.

Other changes include:

Revised steering wheel controls
New spoke layout
Updated rim design

Brazilian-market cars will be offered with a choice of black or beige interior trim.

Australian Line-Up Changes Confirmed

For Australia, MG has already confirmed changes to the MG4 range alongside the interior update.

Key points include:

The rear-wheel-drive MG4 will be offered exclusively with a 64 kWh battery
New front-wheel-drive MG4 variants will arrive with:
- 43 kWh battery
- 53 kWh battery

These new FWD MG4 models are not mechanically related to the original MG4, as they are built on a different platform. However, the shared cabin design helps visually and functionally align the two models.

Australian Arrival Timing

MG Australia has not yet confirmed an official launch date for the updated MG4, but reports suggest vehicles with the new interior are expected to arrive in Q2 next year.

With improved usability, better materials, and the long-awaited return of physical controls, the 2026 MG4 update could significantly strengthen the hatchback’s position in the competitive affordable EV market.