2021 MG HS Core pricing and specs detailed: New Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival gets cheaper entry-level variant

MG Australia has announced it will add a cheaper base variant to the relatively new HS mid-size SUV’s range in mid-January, with the Core’s keen driveway pricing sure to tempt some Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 buyers.

Costing $29,990, the Core undercuts the previously entry-level Vibe by $2000, while the mid-range Excite ($34,990 d/a) and flagship Essence ($38,990 d/a) and Essence Anfield ($40,690) also carry over for MY21.

Standard equipment in the Core includes halogen headlights, LED daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, power-adjustable side mirrors and LED tail-lights.

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Inside, a 10.1-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, Bluetooth connectivity, a four-speaker sound system, three USB ports, a multifunction display, keyless start, manually adjustable front seats and fabric upholstery feature.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and a reversing camera, among others in the MG Pilot suite, helping the Core to achieve a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

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Like the rest of the front-wheel-drive HS line-up, the Core is powered by a 124kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder that’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

MG Australia CEO Peter Ciao said: “We’ve listened to our customer feedback when conceptualising this base model variant for the MG HS range. The introduction of Core was in response to our customers’ requests for a fabric seat covering.”

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