VerdictWe’re really sorry to see the Transporter go – this Sportline version delivers cool looks and excellent performance – but the car-like comfort that the Caddy Cargo offers is helping to ease the pain somewhat. We just wish that the tech were better integrated, and more of it were available as standard, too.
Mileage: 13,654
Economy: 34.2mpg
Everything ends, and unfortunately our time with the Volkswagen Transporter Sportline has come to a close. We’ve been bowled over by its performance and sporty looks – as well as its cargo carrying – but it’s the oldest model that
VW now offers in its commercial vehicle line-up, so it was time for a change.
Enter the VW Caddy Cargo, which is the newest member of the combustion-engined van line-up; only the electric ID. Buzz Cargo is fresher. With a swap from a model first introduced in 2016 to one that arrived four years later, it seemed like a good opportunity to see what progress looks like in the world of vans.
The T6.1 Transporter – so called because the Mk6 model was facelifted in 2019 – certainly seems like an old-school product when compared with the Caddy Cargo. That’s because it can trace its tech back to the T5 that came before it. The upright driving position is great for a clear view of the road ahead, but while our Sportline model delivered impressive performance, it still felt like a van at heart. That high centre of gravity and bouncy ride were constant reminders.
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VerdictThe MG4 deserves all the silverware it gets. It puts paid to the notion that all EVs cost far more than the petrol-powered equivalent. Spacious, good to drive and – for now – quite efficient, it’s genuinely enjoyable to live with.
Mileage: 9,626
Efficiency: 3.8mi/kWh
We called it late last year, and six months later the MG4 remains one of the very best electric cars on sale. Named Car of the Year by sister title DrivingElectric back in December, the bargain EV has now been awarded the title of Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023.
My new long-term test car is off to a good start then; almost before I’d unlocked the doors, it was a double award winner. But this is no all-singing, all-dancing super-luxury premium SUV – this is one of the cheapest electric cars money can buy.
The MG costs from £26,995, so only the Smart EQ ForTwo – soon to be discontinued, but still available on the maker’s website – and brand-new BYD Dolphin cost less. Our car is the pricier Long Range model in top-spec Trophy trim, but at less than £33k all in, its value credentials are irrefutable.
So how about a quick rundown of the specs and some insight into why we rate the MG4 so highly? Base SE cars get LED lights front and rear, 17-inch wheels and rear parking sensors, while inside there’s a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple and Android phone connectivity, plus a suite of driver-assistance systems. There are two battery options: 51kWh or 64kWh.
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