Overview
The 2022 MG HS ESSENCE X is an all-wheel drive, 4-door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2022 classified as a SAS23 MY22. The MG HS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $24,500.
This MG HS is powered by a 2.0L engine that has 168 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 360 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Auto Dual Clutch transmission. MG claims the HS ESSENCE X uses 9.5L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 221g of CO2.
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 1700kg (3747.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS ESSENCE X 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 km warranty.
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 LSJA24W97LG123456.
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 | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 168kW |
| Power RPM | 5300 |
| Torque | 360Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTO DUAL CLUTCH |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | ALL WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 13.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.5 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 221 |
| CO2 Urban | 305 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 175 |
| 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) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1700 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2139 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1574 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1593 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | - |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | - |
| 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 | LSJA24W97LG123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |