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
2022 MG HS vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
MG HS
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2022 MG
HS
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2024 BMW
X3
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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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7.6
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Based on the MG HS PHEV ESSENCE
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$84,500 - $126,900
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
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
NA
- Executive Pack (+$3,000)
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$2,700)
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)
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
