- UPDATE, November 4: 2022 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid pricing up
- The cost of entry into a 2022 MG HS medium SUV has risen by $1000, with the entry-level Core deleted from the local range.
- 2022 MG HS pricing
- 2022 MG HS features
- Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
- Warranty and servicing
UPDATE, November 4: 2022 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid pricing up
The 2022 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid medium SUV has been hit by a price rise for the fourth time this year.
It is now priced from $49,690 drive-away for the entry-level Excite and $52,690 drive-away for the flagship Essence – up $1000 from the previous increase on July 1.
Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect this change.
Snapshot
- MG HS Core dropped from local range
- Medium SUV now starts from $31,990 drive-away
- Price increases for non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants
The cost of entry into a 2022 MG HS medium SUV has risen by $1000, with the entry-level Core deleted from the local range.
Speaking with Wheels, a spokesperson for MG Motor Australia confirmed the Core – priced from $30,990 drive-away – had been discontinued from the HS line-up.
It previously occupied the most affordable position in the range, with a sub-$30k list price achieved with cloth upholstery, a polyurethane steering wheel and a basic four-speaker sound system.
With the Core axed, the HS medium SUV range now opens with the slightly dearer HS Vibe, advertised for $31,990 drive-away.
While pricing for the new base variant has remained unchanged, the Excite, Excite X, Essence, Essence Anfield and Essence X grades are $1000 dearer.
Above: the 2021 MG HS Core
Meanwhile, the MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid is up by $2700 across the board since an updated model launched in March 2022, bringing a more-affordable Excite variant.
Metallic paint is now standard for the plug-in hybrid, with the deletion of the non-metallic clipper blue finish.
There have been no specification changes for existing HS variants in 2022.
Watch our video review of the MG HS Essence X above, or check out the written review here.
2022 MG HS pricing
All prices are drive-away.
| Model | Pricing (drive-away) |
|---|---|
| HS Vibe | $31,990 |
| HS Excite | $35,990 |
| HS Excite X | $38,990 |
| HS Essence | $39,990 |
| HS Essence Anfield | $41,690 |
| HS Essence X | $43,990 |
| HS Plus EV Excite | $49,690 (+$1000) |
| HS Plus EV Essence | $52,690 (+$1000) |
2022 MG HS features
Vibe
| 17-inch alloy wheels |
| 10.1-inch infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired only) |
| Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Six-speaker audio system |
| Four USB-A ports (2x front and rear) |
| Manual air conditioning |
| Leatherette upholstery |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Front centre console with cooling |
| Rear air vents |
| Halogen headlights |
| Front fog lights |
| LED daytime running lamps |
| LED tail lights |
| Reverse camera with rear parking sensors |
| Keyless entry with push-button start |
| Heated, electrically-operated door mirrors. |
Excite and Excite X, in addition to Vibe
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| LED headlights |
| Satellite navigation |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Electric tailgate |
| Sequential rear indicators |
| Dual-zone climate control |
| Alloy pedals |
| ‘Super Sport’ drive mode |
| Paddle shifters |
| Ambient interior lighting. |
Essence and Essence X, in addition to Excite
| 360-degree camera |
| Two-tone leather sports seats |
| Heated front seats |
| Panoramic sunroof |
| Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat. |
Essence Anfield, in addition to Essence
| Red leather upholstery |
| Standard metallic paint (black or white). |
Plus EV Excite (PHEV)
| 17-inch alloy wheels |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster |
| 10.1-inch infotainment system |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired only) |
| Satellite navigation |
| Six-speaker audio system |
| Four USB-A ports (2x front and rear) |
| Dual-zone air conditioning |
| Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
| PU/PVC (plastic-like) upholstery |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter |
| Front centre console with cooling |
| Rain-sensing wipers |
| Rear air vents |
| Halogen headlights |
| LED daytime running lamps |
| LED tail lights |
| Reverse camera with rear parking sensors |
| Keyless entry with push-button start |
| Electrically-operated door mirrors |
| Tyre repair kit. |
Plus EV Essence (PHEV)
| 18-inch alloy wheels |
| LED headlights |
| Sequential rear indicators |
| Front fog lights |
| Panoramic sunroof |
| Electric tailgate |
| 360-degree camera |
| Two-tone leather sports seats |
| Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat. |
| Ambient interior lighting |
| Alloy pedals |
| Welcome lights |
| Heated, electrically-operated door mirrors. |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
As standard, the MG HS is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 119kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
This powertrain is matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.
All-wheel drive is standard on the Excite X and Essence X models, which upgrade to a 168kW/360Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The plug-in hybrid MG HS Plus EV reverts to front-wheel drive, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an electric motor on the front axle, and a 16.6kWh lithium-ion battery.
It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, split between a traditional six-speed unit for the petrol engine and a four-speed electronic drive unit for the electric motor.
Combined outputs are 189kW of power and 370Nm of torque.
Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:
| 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol FWD | 7.3L/100km |
| 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol AWD | 9.5L/100km |
| 1.5-litre petrol-electric FWD | 1.7L/100km |
Safety
The non-hybrid MG HS is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019.
Plug-in hybrid variants remain untested.
Six airbags (dual front, dual side and dual curtain) feature across the range.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking |
| Forward collision warning |
| Lane-keep assist |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Traffic jam assist |
| Blind-spot alert |
| Rear-cross traffic alert |
| Auto high-beam |
| Traffic sign recognition |
| Door opening warning. |
Dimensions
The MG HS has a wheelbase of 2720 millimetres, and is 4574mm long, 1876mm wide and 1685mm high.
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider MG range, the HS is covered by the brand’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with complimentary roadside assistance during the warranty period.
The HS Plus EV includes a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty.
Capped-price servicing is offered for seven years across the HS range.
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