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
MG HS vs Kia Sportage Comparison
MG HS
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
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
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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)
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
