While Morgan is known for its traditional designs that fly in the face of modern cars, the British sports car manufacturer has made subtle upgrades over the years. The Model Year ‘22 (MY22) updates center around adding subtle but modern conveniences to the experience, without detracting from the appeal of the old-school driving experience.
The upgrades include standard features and additional optional extras and will be applied to all new Plus Four and Plus Six cars. Morgan says the new features have been added based on feedback received from both customers and the press.
The interior of each car now sports upgraded interior lighting with two LED lights on the rear bulkhead. Also included is what Morgan calls a “concierge function” that keeps the headlights on for 30 seconds after the key has been removed from the ignition.
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Providing power for mobile devices is a dual-port USB outlet which, along with the existing Bluetooth functionality, is probably the furthest anyone will want to go in terms of mod-cons.
Perhaps the most significant revision for 2022 cars is a newly-designed hood. The all-new hood does away with the previously employed hood rail fasteners, making it easier and simpler to open and close. The new hood also forms a better seal with the windscreen and side screen closures. The improvements are said to enhance weather protection and offer better cabin noise insulation.
More upgrades include new seats with enhanced lateral and longitudinal support. The seats come in two forms: the Comfort seat, which is standard on the Morgan Plus Four, and the Comfort Plus, which is optional on the Plus Four and fitted as standard to the Plus Six. Both have re-profiled cushioning and adjustable lumbar support, while the Comfort Plus features increased elasticity in the seat base along with additional pneumatic adjustment to the side and thigh bolsters.
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The MY22 update also marks the first time brand’s cars feature the redesigned Morgan wings badge. The new badge signifies a fresh brand identity said to represent the “new level of digital craftsmanship that sits perfectly alongside its famed array of traditional coach building skills.”
New optional extras include a black-painted lower grille, a new lockable storage compartment, and an active sports exhaust system. The latter is available with a choice of polished silver or black tailpipes.
Chairman and CEO of the Morgan Motor Company, Steve Morris, says that the changes have been made thanks to Morgan’s 112-year history of listening to their customers: “Feedback on the Plus Four and Plus Six, which were launched in 2020 and 2019 respectively, has been carefully collated and acted on by our engineering team. The result of this engineering program is the MY22 update package, which holistically brings new levels of usability, refinement, and driving enjoyment to the four-wheeled range.”
