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 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
MG HS
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2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.6
7.8
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander EXCEED 7 SEAT (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$37,740 - $73,790
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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
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long warranty, capped-price service plan
- Improved driver assist systems
- Quilted white leather
Misses
- This isn't the smartest Outlander to buy
- Interior technology is fine, no better
- Petrol engine needs to work hard
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)
NA
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 Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 11.8 - 12 | |
