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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
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MG HS
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2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 BMW
IX1
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
NA
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$78,900 - $84,900
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
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)
- Individual Metallic Paint - Alternative Pricing (+$3,200)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$5,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 150kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 250Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
