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 Hyundai Tucson Comparison
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2023 MG
HS
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 523 km
52L - 54L
276 to 437 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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Torquey diesel powertrain
- Palatial second row and boot
- Comfortable, effortless driving experience
Misses
- Diesel engine is getting the axe
- Too many harder plastics
- Dashboard layout hasn't dated well
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)
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 115kW - 172kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
