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
2024 MG HS vs 2022 Nissan X-Trail Comparison
MG HS
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2024 MG
HS
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2022 Nissan
X-Trail
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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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8.2
7.8
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Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Nissan X-Trail ST-L (4WD) e-POWER (HYBRID)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
380 to 523 km
55L - 60L
336 to 498 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$33,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong performance, great refinement
- Nicely appointed, practical cabin
- Achievable fuel economy claim
Misses
- Low-grade infotainment for $50k
- Still no 7-seat option
- Expensive servicing
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
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
- Solid White
- Brilliant Silver
- Champagne Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Caspian Blue
- Scarlet Ember
- Diamond Black
- Sunset Orange two-tone
- Ceramic grey two-tone
- Ivory Pearl two-tone
- Caspian Blue two-tone
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1497 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 106kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 2400 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.6 - 14 | |
