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 Mahindra Scorpio Comparison
MG HS
Mahindra Scorpio
2024 MG
HS
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2024 Mahindra
Scorpio
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Mahindra Scorpio Z8L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
60L
432 km
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$41,990 - $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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value for money
- Great on-road comfort and off-road capability
- 5-star GNCAP safety rating
Misses
- Some annoying 'features'
- Lacks active safety systems
- Relatively unknown brand for SUVs
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)
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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 CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2184 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 129kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
