MG Comet EV

Positives:

• It is fully electric, gets a 41bhp/110Nm motor with a 17.3kWh battery (IP67 rated), uses an automatic transmission, and gives a CarWale-tested range of 191km.
• The claimed charge time from 0-100 per cent with the 7.4kW and 3.3kW chargers is 3.5 hours and seven hours, respectively.
• It is silent till you press the throttle and hear the motor; the speed build-up is predictable and smooth.
• The compact footprint of the Comet means that driving in traffic or parking in tight city spots is quite fun.
• It has three driving modes - Eco, Normal, and Sports and there’s enough power in Eco mode for most driving situations.
• It takes 19.97 seconds to do 0-100kmph and 0-60kmph comes up in 6.98 seconds, which is reasonably good to get ahead of the traffic.
• The braking is gradual and predictable, with enough feel at the pedal and the hill hold is a boon when one stops on a slope.
• The suspension is absorbent at city speeds over rough patches; the steering is light at slow speeds and weighs up with the increase in speed.

Negatives:

• It does not have a start/stop button but is ready to get going by tapping the brake pedal twice and slotting into D mode.
• There is no creep function in the Comet and some accelerator input is necessary for getting it into motion.
• Overtaking takes time as the 20-80kmph and 40-100kmph runs were recorded at 10.48 seconds and 17.44 seconds, respectively.
• The top speed is limited to 85kmph, it struggles to keep up with fast-moving highway traffic and cruising at top speeds is not ideal.
• The ride quality feels harsh over bad surfaces at higher speeds and the noise can be heard inside the cabin.
• Driving the Comet enthusiastically around corners will make you nervous due to the tall-boy stature, limited wheelbase, small 12-inch wheels, and skinny tyres.
• It does not support fast charging and the quickest charging option (7.4kWh) takes 3.5 hours to charge from 0-100 per cent.

MG Comet EV Key Specifications:

Positives:

• This three-door four-seater compact EV is reasonably loaded with modern features.

• You can easily be seated in the front with an acceptable driving position, sufficient headroom and knee-room, and good visibility.

• The floating twin display comprises a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen.

• Despite the proportions, the Comet tends to have an airy cabin owing to the smart use of light colours.

• There is wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, digital key with a sharing function, voice commands, and i-Smart connected car features.

• There is adequate space for two medium-sized individuals in the second row without rubbing shoulders.

Negatives:

• The front seats are placed close to each other, resulting in some restrictive shoulder room for larger passengers.
• Tall occupants will complain about the shortage of thigh support in the Comet’s front-row seats.
• The small second-row windows combined with the large front seats restrict outward visibility for rear passengers.
• The high-set second-row floor translates into a knees-up seating position, which makes exiting this car challenging.
• The absence of a glove box and centre console storage means passengers can only rely on the slots and bottle holders in the door pads and dashboard.
• The AC does not display temperature in Celsius oddly but in levels like L0, L1, L2, L3, L4, and High.
• There is bootspace for two slim laptop bags at most unless the second-row split-folding seats are dropped down.

Positives:

• It gets dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and front and rear row three-point seatbelts.
• It has reverse parking sensors and a camera, hill-hold assist functionality, electronic parking brake, and tyre pressure monitoring.

Negatives:

• It does not benefit from the safety of six airbags across the range of variants.
• The Comet has not been tested yet for crash ratings from the NCAP agency.

Positives:

• It has a compact design with a two-door configuration, illuminated MG logo, and front and rear connecting lights.

• It’s a cute, unconventional, and quirky car, especially in its Apple Green shade, that isn’t even three metres long!

• It is available in dual-tone shades called Candy White and Apple Green with Starry Black roofs, and monotone colours like Starry Black, Candy White, and Aurora Silver.

• The twin 10.25-inch displays along with the dual-tone Space Grey spices the unconventional design and cabin layout.

• MG offers customisation options such as over 250 combinations of stickers, graphics, and other features to personalise your Comet.

• The quality of materials and finish is good, the panel gaps are consistent, and there are no scratchy plastics.

• Another feel-good factor is the two-spoke steering with controls that give away vibes of Apple’s iPod of yesteryear.

Negatives:

• The Comet can seem a little too small in terms of ideal dimensions.