8.2
2025 MG HS Essence review
Established rivals should be shaking in their boots as the second-gen MG HS packs effortless driving dynamics with pseudo-premium looks.
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Jack Quick
2022 BMW Alpina XD3 vs 2024 MG HS Comparison
BMW Alpina XD3
MG HS
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2022 BMW Alpina
XD3
vs
2024 MG
HS
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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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8.2
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Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
68L
435 to 462 km
55L
380 to 523 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
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MSRP
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$33,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
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 (+$1,615)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,822)
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2993 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW - 261kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 700Nm - 730Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 10.3 | |
