2025 MG HS Essence review
Established rivals should be shaking in their boots as the second-gen MG HS packs effortless driving dynamics with pseudo-premium looks.
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Jack Quick
2023 MG HS vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
MG HS
BMW X3
2023 MG
HS
vs
2024 BMW
X3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 523 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Terrific engine
- Delightfully potent
- Decent value for money
Misses
- Some interior fit and finish qualms
- Bouncy ride in urban driving
- Complex and layered media menus
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)
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
