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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MG HS vs Land Rover Defender Comparison
MG HS
Land Rover Defender
2025 MG
HS
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2026 Land Rover
Defender
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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 Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S (183kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
37L - 55L
26 to 523 km
85L - 89L
289 to 1166 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $53,990
$98,400 - $304,500
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- SWB body is a total looker
- D250 inline six is a peach
- Still a rugged 4WD at heart
Misses
- Expensive options
- Updated MY26 range incoming
- No ANCAP safety rating for 90
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, SUPERCHARGER | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1997 - 4999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 220kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 550Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1250 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
