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 Subaru Solterra Comparison
MG HS
Subaru Solterra
2024 MG
HS
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2024 Subaru
Solterra
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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 Subaru Solterra TOURING AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$69,990 - $76,990
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, comfortable drive
- Well equipped for the money
- Better dash setup than bZ4X...
Misses
- ... but square wheel not for everyone
- Still expensive relative to its rivals
- Lots of piano black
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 160kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 337Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
