MG HS Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price

• Car Reviews,
• Oct 13, 2021

 

Manufactured by Chinese manufacturer SAIC Motor is the MG HS. It is a compact crossover SUV. This SUV replaced the MG GS and was launched in 2018.  In Australia, the MG HS was introduced in February 2020. It is sourced from China and offers several trim levels. When MG HS arrived in Australia in late 2020, it became MG's most important model. This brand broke into the most mainstream of segments with the HS, the mid-size SUV. Before the arrival of HS, MG used to play in the cheap and cheerful space with its budget-friendly small SUVs as soon as the HS came into the game fully packed with a digitised cabin, a suite of active-safety features, and a  small-capacity turbocharged engine of European style. 

 

With HS, MG continues to push the Australian new vehicle sales charts upwards. MG HS SUV has made its position in the top-selling mid-size SUV segment. MG has been consistently selling around 500 units per month which are increasing with every month. This is the reason that the MG HS range has expanded in 2021 as well. The 2021 MG HS comes with new all-wheel-drive models. These models have a more powerful engine and are also available as a plug-in hybrid. Today in this article, we have reviewed the 2021 MG HS Excite, which has the entry point into a 2.0-litre turbo, all-wheel-drive motoring.

 

The engine of MG HS Excite:

The 2021 MG HS Excite 'X' models have a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. This engine produces 168kW of power at 5300rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 4000rpm. It has an all-wheel-drive system, and it is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

 

MG claims the MG HS Excite 2.0-litre turbo uses 9.5L/100km on the combined cycle. That's 2.3L/100km more than the 1.5-litre MG HS.

 

The exterior of MG HS Excite:

The 2021 MG HS Excite is very much stylish and has a luxurious design. The MG HS is an SUV that is designed especially keeping in mind the sporting heritage. The MG HS is beautifully proportioned with a distinctive grille, chrome accents, and diamond-cut alloy wheels. This beautiful SUV is designed for people who want to steal the show or want every head to turn. With beauty, the exterior of the MG HS also supports adventures as well.

 

The exterior features that are there in all the Excite levels include the following:

✓ LED headlights

✓ Sat nav

✓ Dual-zone climate control

✓ Rain-sensing wipers

✓ Power tailgate

✓ 18-inch alloys

 

All the features mentioned earlier of the 2021 MG HS are helpful urban features that resemble the Mazda CX-5's styling. Although it resembles Mazda CX-5's, the MG HS Excite design is more stylish and modern. The dimensions of MG HS make it suitable for city streets that are tight and have tiny car spaces. The MG HS Excite measures 4574mm end-to-end, 1876mm wide, and 1685mm tall. It is one of the most giant medium-sized SUVs on the market.  

 

Interior of MG HS Excite:

The interior of MG HS Excite has a premium look and has some high-tech touches. The interior is elegant and has a minimalist dashboard, an array of soft-touch materials and contrast stitching. Inside, the MG HS offers reach adjustment for the steering wheel. Upon finding your driving position, you will notice that the front seats are pretty supportive. They also offer substantial bolstering. There is a lot of space for people in the upfront and in the second row, where any taller person can sit with ample headroom back there.

 

The cabin area is also good and has:

✓ Decent-sized centre console box upfront

✓ Large door pockets

✓ Deep storage tray in front of the gear shifter,

✓ Two cup holders

 

There is a fold-down armrest housing another two cupholders in the back, plus a built-in container for loose items. At the back, there are also directional air vents and two USB ports. In addition, another two USB ports can be found upfront. The boot capacity is also great, and it has enough room for an average family!

 

Standard features of MG HS:

Here are some standard features that all MG HS models carry:

✓ The 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system

✓ Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired)

✓ LED taillights

✓ LED daytime running lights

✓ Leatherette upholstery

✓ Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter

✓ Six-speaker sound system

✓ Fog lights

✓ Reversing camera with rear parking sensors

✓ Electronic park brake

✓ Proximity entry and push-button start

✓ Cloth upholstery

✓ The Excite and Excite X get the following upgrades

✓ Paddle shifters

✓ 18-inch alloy wheels

✓ Power tailgate

✓ Sequential LED indicators (front + rear)

✓ Sports mode

✓ Satellite navigation

✓ LED headlights

✓ Dual-zone climate control

✓ Alloy pedals

✓ Ambient interior lighting

 

How safe is MG HS Excite?

Based on tests carried out in 2019, MG HS has a five-star ANCAP safety rating.

 

The score is based on:

✓ An adult occupant protection score of 92%

✓ Child occupant protection of 83%

✓ Pedestrian protection of 64% 

✓ Safety assist of 77%

 

All 2021 MG HS models come standard with the following safety features:

✓ Front, front-side and front-curtain airbags

✓ Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)

✓ Forward collision warning

✓ Rear cross-traffic alert

✓ Blind-spot monitoring

✓ Lane-keep assist

✓ Lane-departure warning

✓ Adaptive cruise control with stop/go

 

Pros:

✓ Great styling

✓ Plenty of room

✓ Plenty of cargo space

✓ Good value

✓ Robust equipment

✓ Tech inclusions

✓ Decent ride

✓ Good NVH suppression

 

Cons:

✓ The less comfortable seating position

✓ Below average city driving experience

✓ Too thirsty for an ideal city car

✓ 2.0T AWD drivetrain needs work

✓ Better options for the money

 

Final verdict:

The MG HS Excite has beautiful exterior styling with a premium interior look. It has much-advanced safety tech. In addition, it has better value than rivals like the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4. For an urban car, the HS Excite is a good choice. Although it is not too big but offers excellent practicality, and there's amazing city safety tech. If you want to check the background of the car, you plan to buy, visit Quick Revs and get an easy-to-read document with the complete background knowledge of any Australian vehicle.