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 Mazda CX-60 Comparison
MG HS
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Mazda CX-60
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2022 MG
HS
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-60
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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 Mazda CX-60 G40E EVOLVE VISION LUX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$60,550 - $88,800
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Enjoyable handling
- Packs a turbo inline six when most rivals have fours
- Mazda's typically high level of material quality
Misses
- Rides too stiffly
- Clunky transmission
- Doesn't look different enough from a CX-5
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 | ||
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 Mazda CX-60 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Rhodium White Premium Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Jet Black Mica
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Premium Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Red and Machine Grey Metallic cost an additional $995.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2488 - 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 187kW - 241kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 12 - 15.2 | |
