8.2
2025 MG HS Essence review
Established rivals should be shaking in their boots as the second-gen MG HS packs effortless driving dynamics with pseudo-premium looks.
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Jack Quick
2023 MG HS vs 2024 Lexus NX Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.2
8.1
7.5
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 523 km
55L
275 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightful to live with
- Powerful and efficient
- All the boxes ticked
Misses
- Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
- No spare wheel
- A little bland inside compared to some rivals
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 14 | |
