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 Renault Koleos Comparison
MG HS
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2022 MG
HS
vs
2024 Renault
Koleos
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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 Renault Koleos
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
60L
486 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$37,500 - $48,500
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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
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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
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
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 Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.6 | |
