7 MG Features You'll Start Using Every Day

Why you use it: We all know the feeling of crawling through peak-hour traffic with constant braking and steering corrections. Traffic Jam Assist takes the edge off that frustration by helping your MG manage speed, braking, and gentle steering support in slow-moving traffic (typically under 60 km/h). It uses Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist to help you smoothly follow the car ahead, so you're not constantly on and off the pedals.

Try it: Switch on Adaptive Cruise Control using the steering wheel controls next time you're stuck in traffic. Once it's active, the car quietly helps you keep pace and stay centred in your lane.

Eligible Vehicles: Available on selected MG models equipped with MG Pilot. Features and availability vary by model and variant

2. Auto Hold: Stop-start driving without the leg workout

Why you use it: Perfect for traffic lights, school pick-ups, or Brisbane crawl traffic. Auto Hold keeps the car stopped once you've braked - so you can take your foot off and actually relax instead of holding pressure the whole time.

Try it: Turn it on via the centre console button. At your next stop, press the brake firmly until it engages, then just lift your foot and let the car hold itself until you're ready to go.

Worth knowing: It automatically releases when you accelerate, so take-offs feel completely natural.

Eligible Vehicles: MG3, MG4 EV, MG S5 EV, MG HS, MG ZS, MG U9, MG QS, Cyberster, IM5, IM6, MG5

3. Digital Driver Display Customisation: Your dash, your way

Why you use it: Instead of a one-size-fits-all screen, you can set up your driver display so it shows what actually matters to you - whether that's speed, navigation, or a cleaner minimal view. It makes the cabin feel more personal and less cluttered.

Try it: Set it up once using the steering wheel controls or MG system settings, and it'll stay exactly how you like it every time you start the car.

Why you use it: Instead of a one-size-fits-all screen, you can set up your driver display so it shows what actually matters to you - whether that's speed, navigation, or a cleaner minimal view. It makes the cabin feel more personal and less cluttered.

Eligible Vehicles: MGU9, IM5, IM6

4. “Favourites” Steering Wheel Buttons: One-touch control for real life

Why you use it: We've all been there - trying to adjust temperature or fan speed in Apple CarPlay while sitting at lights, tapping through menus just to change one thing. These shortcut buttons fix that. You can set your most-used features (like climate, cameras, drive modes) right on your steering wheel so everything is one press away.

Try it: Set your shortcuts once, then use them on the go to quickly switch between things like AC, camera views, or drive settings without touching the screen.

Eligible Vehicles: MG S5 EV, MG4 EV, MG HS, MG ZS, MG3, Cyberster, MG U9

5. Adjustable Indicator Volume: Small detail, big difference

Why you use it: It sounds small, but cabin noise actually matters more than you think - especially in stop-start driving. You can adjust your indicator sound to suit your preference, whether you like it soft and subtle or loud and reassuring. Some MG models even adjust cabin sound levels when reversing or using cameras so you can focus more on what's outside the car.

Try it: Adjust it in your infotainment settings once, then forget about it - it'll stay exactly how you like it.

Eligible Models: MG S5 EV, MG4 EV, MG ZS, MG HS, MG3, MG U9

6. Sunroof Ventilation Hack: Instant cabin refresh

Why you use it: Ever opened your car on a hot Queensland day and felt that wave of heat hit you? Instead of fully opening the sunroof, the tilt/vent setting lets hot air escape from the top first - so the cabin cools down faster without the full blast of wind or sun.

Try it: Use the vent setting when your car’s been sitting in the sun. You’ll notice the cabin feels fresher almost immediately.

Eligible Vehicles: Available on selected MG models including MG HS, MG ZS, MG4 EV, MG U9 and other variants equipped with a sunroof.

7. iSMART App: Your car, in your pocket

Why you use it: This is where things get really convenient. The iSMART app lets you control parts of your MG from your phone - like cooling or heating the cabin before you even step outside (a lifesaver in summer and winter). You can also find your car in packed shopping centre car parks, check range or fuel levels, and even lock or unlock it remotely if you've forgotten your keys or just need a quick grab from the car.

Try it: Before leaving the house, set your temperature so the car is already comfortable when you get in. Use "Find My Car" after shopping trips, and remote lock/unlock when you're making quick runs back to the vehicle.

Eligible Vehicles: MGU9, MG3, Cyberster, MG ZS, MG4 EV