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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90gtng0000883449x7ci96.png)
Jack Quick
2024 MG HS vs 2022 Volvo XC60 Comparison
MG HS
Deal Available!
Volvo XC60
Deal Available!
2024 MG
HS
vs
2022 Volvo
XC60
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
0.0
8.2
7.9
0.0
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Volvo XC60 PLUS B5 MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
380 to 523 km
71L
114 to 568 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$33,990 - $40,990
-
Save with CarExpert
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable, spacious cabin
- Represents solid value in 2023
- Entry engine still packs a punch
Misses
- Not as refined as some rivals
- Starting to show its age in places
- Not all that efficient in the real world
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)
- Climate Pack (+$400)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
The 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, S/C & T/C MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, S/C & T/C 4CYL | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 350Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4000 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.3 - 10.8 | |
