2021 MG HS vs 2022

What's the difference?

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.

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.