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 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
MG HS
Mercedes-AMG GLC
2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
66L
686 to 805 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$120,477 - $191,800
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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
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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)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
- Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
- Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$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)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.5 | |
