Overview
The 2023 MG HS Excite X is a four-wheel drive 5D SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd March 2022. The MG HS is regarded as a 5d SUV built in China with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $36,990.
The MG HS is a four-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L 4 engine that has 168 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 360 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. MG claims the HS Excite X uses 9.5L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 221g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 579km per full tank
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 1700kg (3747.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS Excite X comes standard with 235/50 R18 V front tyres and 235/50 R18 V rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2023 MG HS Excite X has a 145mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
The MG HS has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
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
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 168kW |
| Power RPM | 5300 |
| Torque | 360Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 6 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 13.1 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 221 |
| CO2 Urban | 305 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 175 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 235/50 R18 V |
| Tyre Rear | 235/50 R18 V |
| 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) | 1700 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2139 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-03-01 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |