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
2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2022 MG HS Comparison
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MG HS
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
57L - 67L
120 to 563 km
55L
94 to 523 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$73,504 - $101,382
$28,990 - $45,990
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,600)
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$200)
- Cabin Air Purification Plus (+$664)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
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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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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 147kW - 227kW | 119kW - 168kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5300 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 540Nm | 250Nm - 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1700 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.3 | |
