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 Toyota bZ4X Comparison
MG HS
Toyota bZ4X
2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Toyota
bZ4X
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
8.2
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Toyota bZ4X 2WD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
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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 driving experience
- Comfortable suspension tune
- Intuitive buttons and switches
Misses
- Missing safety equipment
- Instrument cluster setup isn't for everyone
- Lots of piano black
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 | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
