These power outputs remain the same for this latest Plus Four and represent no increase over the previous model. However, given the car’s light weight at just over a tonne, it’s not like the Four really needed much more punch.
What’s it like to drive?
From behind the wheel, it’s obvious that the Plus Four isn’t like a ‘normal’ car.You’ve got those big arches stretching out ahead of you and the seating position feels like you’re only millimetres away from the tarmac. Push the central starter button and the four-cylinder engine burbles into life, remaining relatively quiet when you’re pottering about. But with that good slug of torque – and with sport model enabled via a button beside the gear selector – the Plus Four becomes a far sharper thing than you might imagine.The exhaust backfires and pops like a true old-school classic and there’s a good level of weight to the steering, too.As we found with the previous Plus Four the steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles aren’t that intuitively placed – they feel too far away to grab instinctively – but you can’t fault the gearbox itself. Sure, you’ll get more involvement from the manual, but for effectiveness, this auto ‘box can’t be faulted.
How does it look?
Well, it looks like a Morgan, doesn’t it? The Plus Four has always played a central part in this car company’s range of vehicles and these days, it looks just as traditional as always.While Morgan’s famous use of ash might be lessened in this latest generation of Plus Four, with more aluminium being used throughout, there are still some wooden aspects to the car.You’re still getting a very hand-made approach to car building, though, and that’s something which you won’t find from more mainstream sports cars.
The Plus Four also benefits from the wealth of customisation options available through Morgan.There are hundreds of choices for both the interior and exterior, with brighter shades of paint looking particular good on the latter.
What’s it like inside?
There’s not an awful lot equipment-wise to talk about in the Plus Four.You’ve got two comfortable and hand-finished seats which don’t offer a huge amount of adjustability – though there is a small hand ‘bulb’ with which you can inflate the bolsters for added support. It’s an innovative solution and helps to reduce weight by removing the need for compressors and motors. Everything is beautifully finished with a great mix of leather, wood and metal combined to create an environment which does feel genuinely special.There’s not an awful lot of luggage space, mind you, with the main compartment for storage being behind the seats – it’s about spacious enough for two soft weekend bags, but not a whole lot else.You’ve also got countless options when it comes to seat leather colour, interior finisher material and dashboard colours to ensure you can get your Plus Four just as you’d like it.
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