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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
MG HS vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
MG HS
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 MG
HS
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
City driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$139,900 - $168,800
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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
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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 | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
