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
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs MG HS Comparison
Land Rover Discovery Sport
MG HS
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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2024 MG
HS
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
54L - 67L
113 to 563 km
55L
94 to 523 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 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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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
- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$1,600)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
- Headlight Washer System (+$380)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$622)
- 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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1997 | 1490 - 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | 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 | |
