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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MG HS vs Skoda Karoq Comparison
MG HS
Skoda Karoq
2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Skoda
Karoq
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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
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Skoda Karoq STYLE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
50L - 55L
325 to 380 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$44,590 - $51,290
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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
- Smartly packaged, clever interior
- VarioFlex second-row seats
- Long warranty and service plans
Misses
- Excessive optional equipment
- Second-row space a bit tight
- Almost luxury SUV price as tested
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)
- Lane Assist (+$650)
- Premium Package (+$10,900)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,850)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,800)
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10 - 12.2 | |
