2025 MG HS Vibe review
The base model in the new-generation MG HS line-up is one of the best family SUVs for those shopping on budget.
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Matt Campbell
MG HS vs Kia Sportage Comparison
MG HS
Kia Sportage
2025 MG
HS
vs
2026 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG HS VIBE
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
37L - 55L
26 to 523 km
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $53,990
$37,990 - $60,370
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 220kW | 115kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
