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 Ford Mustang Mach-E Comparison
MG HS
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
2024 MG
HS
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2024 Ford
Mustang Mach-E
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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 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
61L
573 to 946 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$64,990 - $103,002
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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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
- Star White
- Space White
- Vapour Blue
- Grabber Blue Metallic
- Rapid Red
- Carbonised Grey
- Shadow Black
A $700 prestige paint charge applies for all colours except Shadow Black.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 2300 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, V8, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 198kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5500 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 430Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 11 | |
