Overview
The 2023 MG HS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 2nd February 2022. The MG HS is regarded as a small SUV built in China and when it was new had prices starting at $47,990.
This MG HS uses a fully electric engine.
The MG HS measures 1685mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4574mm (180.1 inches) in length, 1876mm (73.9 inches) in width with a 2720mm (107.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1775kg (3913.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS Essence comes standard with 235/50 ZR18 W front tyres and 235/50 ZR18 W rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2023 MG HS Essence has a 145mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
Pros
- Generous list of safety equipment across the range
- Spacious, neatly presented cabin
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Clunky infotainment
- Some of the driver assist functions need finessing
- Optional 2.0-litre powertrain disappoints
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1490 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 189kW |
| Power RPM | 5500 |
| Torque | 370Nm |
| Torque RPM | - |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 10 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-Link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 5.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 37 |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 39 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/50 ZR18 W |
| Tyre Rear | 235/50 ZR18 W |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1685 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4574 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1876 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2720 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1775 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2196 |
| Track Front (mm) | - |
| Track Rear (mm) | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 20000 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-03-01 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |