2021 MG HS vs 2024 MG HS +EV
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MG HS

$9,800 - $28,100

2021 price

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MG HS +EV

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2024 price

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Summary

2021 MG HS

2024 MG HS +EV

By Laura Berry

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.5L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

7.3L/100km (combined)

1.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Great styling
Plenty of room and cargo space
Good value

Affordable price tag and on-going costs
Looks good inside and out
Practical cabin space

Dislikes

Seating position
Below average city driving experience
Too thirsty for an ideal city car

Technology isn't great quality
Can be thirsty if you don't charge every night
Slow gear changing is annoying

2021 MG HS Summary

MG is gaining popularity at a rock star rate with more and more popping up on our city streets. But what does this mean? Are they any good, or are they just affordable and great looking?

Well, we’ve tested the MG HS, which is the brand’s mid-sized SUV, in the Excite grade which sits high in the range.

Our car also had the less powerful of two engines available – the 1.5-litre four-cylinder with front-wheel drive.

So, is the MG HS Excite a good urban car? Read on to find out.

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2024 MG HS +EV Summary

The MG HS +EV Essence is a smart-looking hybrid medium SUV that comes well-stacked with features and has a price point that will make you swoon.

Add the plug-in hybrid engine/motor combination and it’s pitched as a firm competitor against heavyweights like the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and the newer-kid on the block – the Haval H6.

For the top model, it has the goods on paper but how does it perform in real life? I’ve been driving it with my family of three to find out for you.

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Verdict

The MG HS Excite has beautiful styling with a premium look. It’s loaded with advanced safety tech and is better value than rivals such as the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 (which demand more money for similar equipment).

There are weaknesses. The driving experience isn’t as good as those rivals and the quality in-car feel of these competitors exceeds that of the MG.

The HS Excite is a good choice for an urban car. It’s not too big, but offers excellent practicality, and there’s great city safety tech, even if the AEB in my test car got a bit confused.

Only the jerky transmission and the fuel economy stops it from being a great urban car.

There is a plug-in hybrid version of the HS. Sure, it’s more expensive, but it’s one of the most affordable electric vehicles in Australia, and my colleague Tom White covers it in his range review.

Verdict

The MG HS +EV Essence is a nicely specified medium SUV that should suit a lot of people. It looks really nice and I love that it's fairly practical with its features and size but would like some of the tech to improve. It’s not always seamless to use and in this market, tech is very important. The price tag and the on-going costs are hard to beat and if you’re looking for a greener option that will happily cruise in the city or on the open-road, this isn’t a bad option.

2021 MG HS vs 2024 MG HS +EV What's the difference?

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2021 MG HS vs 2024 MG HS +EV
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