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
Lexus NX vs MG HS Comparison
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Based on the Lexus NX
Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
275 km
55L
94 to 523 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$71,600 - $89,900
$28,990 - $45,990
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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
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 239Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10.3 | |
