HAL 9000
Honorary Master
- Joined
- May 27, 2008
- Messages
- 23,125
- Reaction score
- 27,223
-
Join the MyBroadband community
South Africa’s biggest forum. Discuss, discover, and connect with thousands of members.
-
Question of the Day: How was your voting experience?
2020 MG HS
- Thread starter FiestaST
- Start date
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ignition GT review of the new HS
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
REVIEW: MG HS offers strong value and decent drive, but driver aids frustrate
VERDICT
The MG HS is a pleasant surprise. It looks sharp, drives with a degree of polish that's often missing from rivals at this price point, and offers plenty of comfort and equipment for the money. If MG could tone down the overzealous driver assistance systems and simplify some of the infotainment functions, it would be a far easier car to recommend.
The 1.5-litre turbo models are priced between R499,900 and R534,900, while the 2.0T variants cost from R629,900 to R665,900. It's not quite in the 'bargain bin' but given that the HS is similar in size to a Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Sportage, that does seem like fair value in our book, and given the features on offer.
VERDICT
The MG HS is a pleasant surprise. It looks sharp, drives with a degree of polish that's often missing from rivals at this price point, and offers plenty of comfort and equipment for the money. If MG could tone down the overzealous driver assistance systems and simplify some of the infotainment functions, it would be a far easier car to recommend.
The 1.5-litre turbo models are priced between R499,900 and R534,900, while the 2.0T variants cost from R629,900 to R665,900. It's not quite in the 'bargain bin' but given that the HS is similar in size to a Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Sportage, that does seem like fair value in our book, and given the features on offer.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
It's Not British, But It IS Good: The New MG HS PHEV is My Surprise of 2026 - JayEmm on Cars
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Cars Uncovered review of the HS Hybrid
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MG HS hybrid and plug-in hybrid confirmed for South Africa in 2027
MG South Africa will bolster its HS midsize-SUV lineup with the introduction of hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in 2027. Here’s what you can expect…
Launched in South Africa in January 2025, the local MG HS lineup is currently offered with the choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine options: 1.5- and 2.0-litre – the former and latter producing 125 kW/275 N.m and 170 kW/370 N.m, respectively. However, come 2027, the Chinese-owned British automaker will bolster the HS range with the introduction of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The announcement was made alongside the brand confirming the QS seven-seater SUV for our market.
MG HS hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain specifications, fuel consumption and range
Starting with the HEV, or Hybrid+, this model is powered by a (105 kW/230 N.m) 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine coupled with an electric motor – the latter fed by a 1.83 kWh battery pack. The Hybrid+ produces combined power and torque outputs of 165 kW and 340 N.m. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The HEV arrangement returns a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km. Matching the claimed figure translates to a driving range of 965 km on a full, 55-litre tank of fuel.
The PHEV, or Super Hybrid, features the same internal combustion engine (ICE) as the HEV. However, in this guise, the ICE is paired with a front-mounted electric motor fed by a larger, 24.7 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Mated with a three-speed DHT, the front-wheel drivetrain produces a combined system output of 220 kW and 350 N.m. MG claims an electric-only operating range of 120 km and a combined driving range of “over” 1 000 km. From what we understand, the PHEV powertrain returns a combined 0.7 L/100 km when the LFP battery is fully charged.
www.carmag.co.za
MG South Africa will bolster its HS midsize-SUV lineup with the introduction of hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in 2027. Here’s what you can expect…
Launched in South Africa in January 2025, the local MG HS lineup is currently offered with the choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine options: 1.5- and 2.0-litre – the former and latter producing 125 kW/275 N.m and 170 kW/370 N.m, respectively. However, come 2027, the Chinese-owned British automaker will bolster the HS range with the introduction of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The announcement was made alongside the brand confirming the QS seven-seater SUV for our market.
MG HS hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain specifications, fuel consumption and range
Starting with the HEV, or Hybrid+, this model is powered by a (105 kW/230 N.m) 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine coupled with an electric motor – the latter fed by a 1.83 kWh battery pack. The Hybrid+ produces combined power and torque outputs of 165 kW and 340 N.m. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The HEV arrangement returns a combined fuel consumption of 5.7 L/100 km. Matching the claimed figure translates to a driving range of 965 km on a full, 55-litre tank of fuel.
The PHEV, or Super Hybrid, features the same internal combustion engine (ICE) as the HEV. However, in this guise, the ICE is paired with a front-mounted electric motor fed by a larger, 24.7 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Mated with a three-speed DHT, the front-wheel drivetrain produces a combined system output of 220 kW and 350 N.m. MG claims an electric-only operating range of 120 km and a combined driving range of “over” 1 000 km. From what we understand, the PHEV powertrain returns a combined 0.7 L/100 km when the LFP battery is fully charged.
MG HS hybrid and plug-in hybrid confirmed for South Africa in 2027
MG South Africa will bolster its HS midsize-SUV lineup with the introduction of hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in 2027...
www.carmag.co.za