Overview
The 2025 MG HS ESSENCE is a front-wheel drive four-door wagon that was released to the Australian market on 92nd April 2024 classified as a AS33 MY24.5. The MG HS is regarded as a 4d wagon built in China with prices starting at $40,990 before on-road costs.
The MG HS is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.5L TURBO 4 engine that has 125 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 275 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Seven-speed Auto Dual Clutch. MG claims the HS ESSENCE uses 6.9L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 156g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 797km per full tank.
The MG HS measures 1655mm (65.2 inches) in height, 4655mm (183.3 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2765mm (108.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 0kg (0.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS ESSENCE comes standard with 225/55 R19 front tyres and 225/55 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250km warranty.
The 2025 MG HS ESSENCE has a 180mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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 LSJW94U92PG991637.
Pros
- Well-tuned dual-clutch gearbox
- Impressively quiet ride
- Big improvements to tech and safety
Cons
- Much more expensive than the old one
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Not enough to set variants apart
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1496 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Induction | TURBO 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 125kW |
| Power RPM | 5600 |
| Torque | 275Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 |
| Transmission | 7 SP AUTO DUAL CLUTCH |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 0 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 8.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5.8 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 156 |
| CO2 Urban | 200 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 131 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/55 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/55 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5Jx19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5Jx19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1655 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4655 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1890 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 180 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2765 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2105 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| 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 | LSJW94U92PG991637 |
| Warranty KMs | 250 |
| Warranty Months | 120 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 5 |