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2025 MG HS Essence review
Established rivals should be shaking in their boots as the second-gen MG HS packs effortless driving dynamics with pseudo-premium looks.
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Jack Quick
MG HS vs LDV D90 Comparison
MG HS
LDV D90
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2024 MG
HS
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2024 LDV
D90
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Driving the family
City driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
55L
94 to 523 km
75L
683 km
Warranty
7 year - 10 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$28,990 - $45,990
$43,147 - $51,042
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quiet, refined driving experience
- Incredibly smooth dual-clutch auto
- Interior is considerably more premium
Misses
- Some safety systems annoy
- Occasional infotainment lag
- A little thirsty in the city
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much metal for your money
- Adult-accommodating third-row seats
- Very urban-friendly light steering
Misses
- Diesel variant might be overkill
- Media controls are a bit fiddly
- Shorter warranty than MIFA MPV
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$700)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
- Two-tone Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
The 2023 LDV D90 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Metal Black metallic
- Ocean Blue metallic
- Lava Grey metallic
- Metal Ash metallic
- Aurora Silver metallic
- Blanc White
- Warm White
Metallic shades cost an additional $500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1986 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 168kW | 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 360Nm | 410Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 11 - 11.5 | |
