Skip advert
Advertisement
News

MG Marvel R electric SUV unveiled for European markets

The MG ZS EV is being joined by a larger electric SUV model on the continent, but it's not coming to the UK

MG Marvel R

This is the MG Marvel R, a new fully electric SUV being launched by the Chinese-owned brand's European arm in May 2021. It'll join the 5 and ZS electric models, and the HS plug-in hybrid, in markets on the continent, but as MG Motor UK is a separate operation, the Marvel R is not expected to be offered for sale here.

Advertisement - Article continues below

A rival for the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq iV, the Marvel R is 4,674mm long, 1,919mm wide and 1,618mm tall, while a 2,80mm wheelbase promises generous interior space. Inside, it's packed with technology, including a 19.4-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital dial panel.

It has three electric motors and four-wheel drive, for a maximum power output of 284bhp, peak torque of 665Nm, a 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed limited to 124mph. A cheaper rear-drive version with two motors will also be available.

A 249-mile driving range on a charge is promised, along with 11kW wallbox charging speed and rapid DC charging capability to fill up to 80% capacity from a public charging point in around 30 minutes. The Marvel R also has 'Vehicle to Load' (V2L) capability, which means it can itself be used to charge something else – for example an air pump, electric scooter, a laptop or even another electric car.

On the practicality front, the Marvel R is rated to tow a 750kg trailer and has a boot volume of 357 litres. With the rear seats folded down, that expands to 1,396 litres. The rear-drive version also offers 150 litres of luggage space under the bonnet.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

MG Cyberster review
MG Cyberster - header
In-depth reviews

MG Cyberster review

29 Sep 2023
We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…
MG Cyberster passenger - front
News

We’ve had a ride in the new electric MG Cyberster and it’s NOT what we first thought…

29 Sep 2023
EU Chinese car investigation could make EVs more expensive
BYD Dolphin - build your dreams
News

EU Chinese car investigation could make EVs more expensive

14 Sep 2023

Most Popular

New Skoda Epiq baby electric SUV to get £22k price point: Simply Clever or epic fail?
Skoda Epiq - header
News

New Skoda Epiq baby electric SUV to get £22k price point: Simply Clever or epic fail?

Skoda’s baby electric SUV will get a bargain starting price and offer a surprising amount of interior space
15 Mar 2024
Hot Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer GTX brings the space and the pace
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer - front
News

Hot Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer GTX brings the space and the pace

The ID.7 GTX is VW’s new electric flagship. It gets 335bhp and the choice for a hatchback saloon or estate bodystyle
13 Mar 2024
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is a 322bhp electric Golf GTI
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX - front
News

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX is a 322bhp electric Golf GTI

New flagship version of Volkswagen’s electric hatchback gets more power, more range and more touchscreen real estate
13 Mar 2024