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 Land Rover Defender Comparison
MG HS
Land Rover Defender
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Land Rover Defender 110 P525 V8 (386kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingAwards
We don’t have any awards for MG HS. The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$88,870 - $240,270
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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
- Epic supercharged V8
- Faster than it ought to be
- Drives like a luxury off-road beast
Misses
- Big price tag
- Side-swing tailgate is heavy
- Big investment – you’d want it to be reliable
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)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan (+$600)
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 DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4, SUPERCHARGED V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 183kW - 386kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 400Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
