2025 MG HS Essence vs Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport FWD comparison: Spec battle
MG is aiming high with its fresh model lineup, and the new HS SUV heads the charge. Here's how it compares to the venerable Mazda CX-5.
MG HS vs MG HS Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 MG HS Vibe reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
37L - 55L
63 to 523 km
37L - 55L
63 to 523 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $45,990
$29,990 - $45,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Comparison
Reviews
Not Rated
2025 MG HS Vibe review
The base model in the new-generation MG HS line-up is one of the best family SUVs for those shopping on budget.
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Matt Campbell
Not Rated
2025 MG HS Vibe review
The base model in the new-generation MG HS line-up is one of the best family SUVs for those shopping on budget.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 189kW | 119kW - 189kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
