2022 MG HS pricing and features

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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2022 MG HS features

Vibe

Excite and Excite X, in addition to Vibe

Essence and Essence X, in addition to Excite

Essence Anfield, in addition to Essence

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Plus EV Excite (PHEV)

Plus EV Essence (PHEV)

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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:

Safety

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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:

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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.