MG HS Essence (2025) price & specs
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Essence
Overview
The 2025 MG HS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd July 2025. The MG HS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $44,990 before on-road costs.
This MG HS is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 165 kW of power and 340 Nm of torque via a 2 SP AUTOMATIC transmission. MG claims the HS Essence uses 5.2L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 119g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1058km per full tank
The MG HS measures 1655mm (65.2 inches) in height, 4670mm (183.9 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2765mm (108.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1720kg (3791.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS Essence comes standard with 225/55 R19 front tyres and 225/55 R19 rear tyres. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.
The 2025 MG HS Essence has a 167mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,670 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
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Explore MG HS Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Location Sharing: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 134
CO2 Level (Combined): 119
CO2 Level (Urban): 95
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1496
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Additional Fuel Types
Unleaded Fuel: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 340
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 198.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 146.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Maximum Battery (kWh): 1.83
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1058
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 657
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 19.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 54
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 49
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 23.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 4.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 67
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 56
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.2
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 224
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 199
Maximum Power (kW): 165
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 146
Maximum Torque (Nm): 340
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 143
Maximum Power (kW): 105
Maximum Torque (Nm): 230
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 2
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 52.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1484
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 507
External Dimensions
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 167
Overall Height (in): 65.2
Overall Height (mm): 1655
Overall Length (in): 183.9
Overall Length (mm): 4670
Overall Width (in): 74.4
Overall Width (mm): 1890
Wheelbase (in): 108.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2765
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4839
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1720
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3792
Tare Weight (kg): 1656
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 75
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
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