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European media is today publishing what outlets are calling the first photos of the incoming MG S6 electric car, but the Australian government has had images of the mid-size SUV for some time.

Pricing and specifications for MG's latest hybrid SUV have been announced. The 2026 MG HS Hybrid+ offers a more affordable plugless hybrid alternative to the range-topping Super Hybrid PHEV. It starts from $40,990 (before on-road costs) for the entry level Excite variant, while the Essence variant starts at $44,990.Hybrid+ versions of the HS use a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol hybrid set-up that delivers 165kW and 340Nm to the front wheels, via a two-speed hybrid transmission. The hybrid set-up gives the HS Hybrid+ a combined fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km, which is significantly better than the 6.9L/100km in the turbo-petrol powered HS variant. It also produces more power than the HS, but the hybrid+ comes with a $4,000 price hike on the base model. The Hybrid+ will face competition in a now hotly contested hybrid mid-size SUV market.19-inch alloy wheelsLeather gear shifterSatellite navigationKeyless entry and start12.3-inch touchscreen display12.3-inch driver information displayApple CarPlay and Android AutoReverse camera6-speaker audio systemFront fog lightsSunglasses boxPanoramic sunroofFront parking sensorsHeated side mirrorsHeated front seatsPower and sensor operated tailgate8-speaker audio system360-degree cameraWireless phone chargerDual zone climate control The 2026 MG HS Hybrid+ is yet to be crash tested. Standard safety features on Excite grade: 7 airbagsLane change assistLane keep assistEmergency auto brakingAdaptive cruise controlBlind spot detectionLane departure warningSpeed limit assistPedestrian warning assistThe 2026 MG HS Hybrid+ comes with a 10-year warranty, conditional on servicing at MG dealerships, with roadside assist also topped up with each visit.

This year is not even over and yet one of 2026’s most-improved SUVs is already looming in sight for Australia. Due by the middle of next year, the GWM Haval Jolion will undergo a significant transformation to improve and update a number of shortfalls to bring it up to class standards against the best-selling Hyundai Kona, MG S5 and Chery Tiggo 4.

Two European SUVs and a new Chinese ute have learned their safety fate from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

Believe it or not, we’re now three quarters of the way through 2025. Where did the year go?

MG looks into safety issues with its popular MG3 hatchback, as updates still fall short of maximum five-star rating.

It doesn’t take a 360-degree parking system with sensors and cameras to realise the Federal Government is backing itself into a difficult corner.

Volkswagen will launch an all-new version of the Amarok that is completely unrelated to any previous ute wearing the famous badge. Due in 2027, it is expected to finally replace the ageing, 2H-series Amarok original launched in 2010, still in production in Argentina for the South American market and facelifted in 2024. But the really big news is that this will be a variation of the recently-released LDV (or Maxus) Terron 9 that’s also sold in Australia as the MG U9, courtesy of Chinese automotive conglomerate SAIC.

The MG U9 Explore Pro is the hero model in the Chinese brand’s new ute line-up. Boasting a generous list of creature comforts and some clever features not available on the other variants, the Explore Pro is clearly targeting the premium ute buyer.

Beijing's plan to safeguard Chinese companies from reputational damage from dodgy exporters - but will it affect Australia?