MG Comet review, road test

The Comet’s pièce de résistance is its twin 10.25-inch screens, one for the instrument cluster and the other being the touchscreen infotainment. While the former is large, the fonts are rather small and there’s a lot of wasted space, so execution isn’t the best. The latter packs in wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as e-SIM-based connected car features. However, it needs a confident poke to operate, and isn’t devoid of software gremlins either. We did notice the system disconnecting Android Auto on a few occasions, and the screen also blanked out on other occasions. It features just two speakers, and the sound quality is poor, which is particularly disappointing for a car positioned to cater to new-age buyers. Other notable features are LED lights, both at the front and rear, front power windows, reversing camera, keyless entry and electric wing mirror adjustment.

Safety kit includes hill-hold assist, ABS, dual airbags and a tyre pressure loss indicator, which MG recommends that owners reset each time they inflate the tyres. Sadly, ESP isn’t on offer.

The list of missing features includes automatic climate control, electric folding wing mirrors, rear wiper and washer, height adjustment for the driver’s seat, closed storage compartment, and alloys, all of which would be nice in a car at this price.

Infotainment

The 10.25-inch touchscreen is packed with wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and SIM-based connected car features; the latter being free for the first year. The screen responds well and getting acquainted with its interface is straightforward. Its touch sensitivity could have been better, and it needs a confident poke rather than a light touch. The system isn’t devoid of software gremlins – the screen blanked out on more than one occassion when connected via CarPlay or Android Auto. Also, sound output from the two speakers is a huge let down, especially compared to other EVs at its price point.