

Matt Campbell
2026 MG HS Hybrid+ review
Pros
- Great powertrain refinement
- Decent efficiency
- Amazing value for money
Cons
- Cabin feels hotter than it should
- Not as efficient as others in highway driving
- Laggy touchscreen
2 Months Ago
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My dashboardThe new MG HS is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Core variant and topping out at $47,990 for the Essence.
There are 7 variants of the HS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2022.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (119kW/250Nm), electric motor (189kW/370Nm), 1.5L turbo (119kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo (168kW/360Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (168kW/360Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic, 10-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 HS is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
10-speed auto or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
10-speed auto or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The MG HS comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Vibe and the most expensive being Essence X.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,574 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,876 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,876 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Load Capacity | 439 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our MG HS Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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MG HS
The cheapest MG HS is the Vibe that starts from $0.
See all MG HS PricingThe most expensive MG HS is the Essence that starts from $47,990.
See all MG HS PricingThe best towing capacity of a MG HS is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Vibe, Excite, Excite X, Essence and Essence X.
See all MG HS towing capacityThe largest MG HS is the Vibe which measures 1876mm wide, 4574mm in length and sits 1685mm tall.
The most powerful MG HS is the Essence which has 209kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo engine.
The MG HS is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG HS is the Essence which weighs 2196 kg (kerb weight).
The MG HS may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Premium Unleaded.
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