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MG HS

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MG HS

(2019 - present)

    Summary


    The MG HS is a budget mid-size SUV/crossover, which sits above the smaller ZS in the MG range. Available petrol-powered or as a plug-in hybrid, it was launched in the UK in late 2019, and received a mid-life facelift in 2023.

    Although the HS has received better reviews from the UK motoring media than its smaller ZS sibling, the SUV still ranks 64th out of 67 mid-size family SUVs we have analysed to date. It’s main advantage over rivals is its very low price – the HS is a mid-size SUV for the price of a supermini hatchback from most other brands.

    The low price is further enhanced by decent equipment levels, and a lengthy seven-year new car warranty is also a plus point. However, its quality and driving experience are considered to be quite a way off the levels seen in most rivals.

    Praising the SUV’s pricing, the Carwow team explains that the HS offers “a lot of toys as standard, but poor boot space and a low-quality interior lets it down.” “Its infotainment system is laggy and its engine rather coarse when pushed”, adds What Car?

    Overall, reviewers agree that the HS is rather bland to drive and many of its higher priced rivals offer more interior quality, but if you are simply looking for a spacious and affordable SUV capable of ferrying the family from A to B, this MG is certainly worth considering. “It’s big on value and low on fun”, Parker’s Luke Wilkinson concludes, “but it makes good family transport.”

    As of August 2023, the MG HS holds an Expert Rating of 50%, based on 22 media reviews published by the British motoring media.

    HS highlights

    • Excellent value-for-money
    • Spacious cabin
    • Low running costs
    • Generous warranty

    HS lowlights

    • Slow infotainment
    • Coarse petrol engine
    • Not all that fun to drive
    • Rivals offer more interior quality

    Key specifications


    Body style: Mid-size SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol, plug-in hybrid
    Price: From £23,555 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2019
    Last updated: Spring 2023
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Car

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    Car Keys

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    Company Car Today

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    Daily Mirror

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    Driving Electric

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    Heycar

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    Honest John

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    Parkers

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    The Sun

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    What Car?

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: December 2019
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    Adult protection: 92%
    Child protection: 81%
    Vulnerable road users: 64%
    Safety assist: 76%

    Eco rating


    No eco rating

    As of August 2023, the MG HS has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Security rating

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    Independent vehicle theft and security ratings from Thatcham Research

    Rating: Superior | Good | Basic | Poor | Unacceptable
    Relay Attack: Fail

    Date: March 2020
    Model tested: Excite T-GDI

    Reliability rating

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    As of August 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the MG HS to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the HS, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models37 mpgD37 – 38 mpgD – D
    Hybrid models32 mpgE32 – 156 mpgA – E
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models171 g/kmC168 – 174 g/kmC – C
    Hybrid models43 g/kmA43 – 32 g/kmA – A
    Plug-in hybrid models156 g/kmB – g/kmA – A
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models17A16 – 28A – B
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£128A
    Year 2£497A
    Year 3£807A
    Year 4£985A
    Year 5£1,329A
    Overall£3,746A

    Running costs for the MG HS are slightly higher than its smaller ZS SUV sibling, according to numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Fuel consumption for petrol models is lower than average, and hybrid models are even thirstier. Like the ZS however, the HS offers some of the cheapest five-year service and maintenance costs in its class. Its insurance grouping is very affordable too.

    You might find yourself visiting the pumps more regularly on a day-to-day basis then, but this SUV is likely to save you some cash in the long term when compared to more upmarket SUVs.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the MG HS has received

    2022

    • Auto Trader New Car Awards – Best Car for City Drivers

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    The MG HS has received reasonable media reviews, particularly for its low price, although it still ranks last in the medium SUV category.MG HS