7.6
2023 MG HS Plus EV Essence review
The MG HS Plus EV is Australia’s most affordable, and biggest-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2023 so far.
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Mike Costello
BMW X4 vs MG HS Comparison
BMW X4
MG HS
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2024 BMW
X4
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2024 MG
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CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the BMW X4
Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
65L
501 to 689 km
55L
94 to 523 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$88,600 - $185,200
$28,990 - $45,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good EV range
- Plush, roomy cabin
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Average fuel economy
- Laggy infotainment
- No AWD option available
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
The MG HS is available in the following colours:
- York White
- Surfing Blue metallic
- Black Pearl metallic
- New Pearl White metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Brixton Blue Metallic
- Sterling Silver Metallic (Plus EV)
- Diamond Red Metallic (Plus EV)
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6250 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11 | 10.3 | |
