MG HS and HS Plug-in

Model Guide

MG HS

Seen as the replacement for the MG GS, the MG HS was launched in October 2019. The compact crossover SUV includes a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine producing 169hp, and a 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine, producing 231hp. Sporty on the outside and family friendly on the inside, the HS is available in three trim levels, Explore, Excite and Exclusive.

First Look: Road test for the MG HS

Launched in China in late 2018, coming as a replacement for the GS, MG’s first SUV, which arrived in China back in 2015 and the UK in the summer of 2016. It continues the design language from the China-only MG6, the ZS and ZS EV and the revised MG3, with its large ‘stellar field’ grille and bold, prominent MG octagon.

Size-wise, it’s slightly longer than the GS it replaces, (4574mm for the HS versus 4500 for the GS) but slightly narrower, too (1689mm versus 1664mm for the new car) – it’s a pleasing car to look at, with hints of Mazda CX5 and Mercedes Benz GLC to its rear.

Here is a road test for the MG HS.

MG HS Plug-in

The new MG HS Plug-in SUV adds a new dimension to MG’s electrified drivetrain line-up, building on the popularity and success of MG ZS EV. It becomes MG’s first model to feature a Plug-in Hybrid drivetrain, using the existing model’s 1.5-litre turbocharged engine working in tandem with a 90kW electric motor to give an EV-only range of 32 miles with zero tailpipe emissions – plenty enough for most commutes.

Power from the petrol engine is channelled through a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the electric motor transfers power through a four-speed electronic drive unit. Together they combine to provide 10 electronically controlled gear ratios that always provide the optimal gear combination, keeping emissions as low and driver enjoyment and performance as high as possible.

Two trim levels are available – Excite and Exclusive – both with high equipment levels.

First Look: Road test for the MG HS Plug-in

Stay tuned! The road test for the MG HS Plug-in is coming soon.

Owning an MG HS or MG HS Plug-in

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