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 Jaguar I-Pace Comparison
MG HS
Deal Available!
Jaguar I-Pace
2024 MG
HS
vs
2024 Jaguar
I-Pace
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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
7.5
0.0
Based on the MG HS ESSENCE
Based on the Jaguar I-Pace EV400 R-DYNAMIC HSE (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
NA
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$144,125 - $165,075
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Design has aged gracefully
- Punchy, refined drive
- It's a Jaaaaaaaaaag...
Misses
- Lofty price, expensive options
- Range, charging is behind the pack
- It's about to be extinct
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)
- 3D Surround Sound System (+$2,000)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Adaptive Dynamics (+$2,405)
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$104)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Ready To Buy
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 | 294kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 696Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | - | |
