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
MG HS vs Citroen C5 X Comparison
MG HS
Deal Available!
Citroen C5 X
2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Citroen
C5 X
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
NA
0.0
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Citroen C5 X
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
52L
312 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$57,670
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
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 (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Magnetic Blue metallic is the standard paint colour, with Pearl White premium metallic a $1050 option and the following metallic finishes a $690 option:
- Steel Grey
- Platinum Grey
- Nera Black
- Amazonite Grey
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.5 | |
