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Jeep Compass vs MG HS

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Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass

$23,990 - $54,950

2022 price

MG HS
MG HS

$15,990 - $57,990

2022 price

Summary

2022 Jeep Compass
2022 MG HS
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

9.5L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Overall drive experience
  • Badly executed driver assist systems
  • Poor value for money

  • Slow charging
  • Frumpy ride and handling
  • Lacklustre software
2022 Jeep Compass Summary

The Jeep Compass is something of a unicorn among the long list of small SUVs sold in Australia. It is now the only model in either the light or small-SUV category that is available with a diesel engine.

That diesel is found under the bonnet of just one variant – the rugged Trailhawk which is also the flagship of the range.

Aside from Suzuki’s adorable Jimny light SUV, the Compass Trailhawk is the only small SUV with some off-road ability.

After going on sale in Australia in late 2017, the second-generation Compass was overhauled as part of a mid-life update in 2021. Aside from subtle styling tweaks, the biggest change was a new multimedia system.

Has Jeep done enough to lift the Compass from an also-ran to a model that buyers should consider, or was the update too little, too late?

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2022 MG HS Summary

Like your favourite TV show from the ‘90s, MG’s high-definition re-boot in the last few years has proven to be full of surprises.

Not only has it earned itself a spot in the top 10 automakers in Australia (the first Chinese-backed brand to ever do so) but the automaker has also proven it has more than one trick up its sleeve.

It found astounding success with its budget MG3 hatch and ZS SUV, and has played an important role in bringing the cost of electrification down in Australia.

The latest offering, and the car we’re looking at for this review, is the now even cheaper plug-in hybrid HS mid-size SUV.

Question is, at a price which can compete with 'self-charging' hybrid tech, should you choose an option you can plug-in? Stay with us to find out.

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