MG Comet review, road test

Can MG’s mould-breaking EV redefine the concept of an urban hatchback? We put it through our instrumented tests to find out.

Published on Jul 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM

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The MG Comet is a two-door, four-seater electric hatchback that is appealing in a very quirky kind of way. Apart from its radical styling, what will blow your mind is its beautifully built interiors, which aren’t just posh but spacious enough to accommodate four adults. What’s more is that its battery range is impressive, and its ease of driving and ability to turn on a dime is unparalleled.

Quirky and cool, but for a lakh or two less, it would have been a much more convincing buy.

In terms of features, the Comet is a mixed bag: it has LED headlamps, connected car tech, twin-digital screens, but it misses out on features like a premium sound system, a rear wiper washer, auto headlamps, cruise control and electric folding wing mirrors.

This MG’s unique selling proposition is its compactness and the fact that it’s purpose-built for intra-city commutes only. However, these exact factors will dissuade a majority of buyers looking for a practical, family car, thus limiting its target audience to the ones looking for an upmarket secondary urban runabout only. And when you take its pricing into account, it isn’t value for money either. Furthermore, it does not support DC fast charging and boot space is limited. With competing electric hatches checking all these boxes and more, the MG Comet remains a very niche buy.