Overview
The 2024 HS MG PHEV ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive four-door wagon that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2023 classified as a SAS23 MY23. The MG HS is regarded as a 4d wagon built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $37,900.
The MG HS is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L TURBO 4 engine that has 119 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 4300 rpm) via a 10 SP AUTO EDU. MG claims the HS PHEV ESSENCE uses 1.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 39g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 3235km per full tank.
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 1775kg (3913.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS PHEV ESSENCE 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 120 month, 250km warranty.
The 2024 MG HS PHEV ESSENCE has a 174mm ground clearance
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 LSJA24U97KG123456.
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) | 1490 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | TURBO 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 119kW |
| Power RPM | 5500 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Transmission | 10 SP AUTO EDU |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 5.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 0 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED/ELECTRIC |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 39 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| 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) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1775 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2196 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 0 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 0 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower of Driver Side C-Pillar |
|---|---|
| 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 | LSJA24U97KG123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |