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
MG HS vs BMW Alpina XD3 Comparison
MG HS
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BMW Alpina XD3
2024 MG
HS
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2024 BMW Alpina
XD3
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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
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Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the BMW Alpina XD3
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
68L
435 to 462 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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warranty
3 year
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warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$109,900 - $114,900
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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
NA
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,679)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$4,109)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 245kW - 261kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 700Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 16.5 | |
