Overview
The 2021 Mg Hs ESSENCE is a front wheel drive 4 Door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2020 classified as a SAS23 MY21. The Mg Hs is regarded as a SUV medium built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $20,900.
The Mg Hs is a front wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 119 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch. MG claims the HS ESSENCE uses 7.3L/100km of unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 170g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank.
The Mg Hs measures 1685mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4574mm (180.1 inches) in length, 1876mm (73.9 inches) in width with a 2720mm (107.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1520kg (3351.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS ESSENCE comes standard with 235/50 R18 97W front tyres and 235/50 R18 97W rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2021 Mg Hs ESSENCE has a 174mm ground clearance
The Mg Hs has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Under Driver Seat On Floor and the compliance plate is located on the Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to LSJA24U97KG123456.
Pros
- Generous list of safety equipment across the range
- Spacious, neatly presented cabin
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Clunky infotainment
- Some of the driver assist functions need finessing
- Optional 2.0-litre powertrain disappoints
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1490 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 119kW |
| Power RPM | 5600 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 |
| Bore Stroke | 74x86.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.30 |
| Transmission | 7 Speed Auto Dual Clutch |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0.000 |
| Suspension Front | macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 9.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 170 |
| CO2 Urban | 214 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 144 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/50 R18 97W |
| Tyre Rear | 235/50 R18 97W |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5Jx18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5Jx18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1685 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4574 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1876 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 174 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2720 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1520 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Under Driver Seat On Floor |
| VIN Number | LSJA24U97KG123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |