Overview
The 2022 MG HS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd March 2023. The MG HS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $37,990 before on-road costs.
This MG HS is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 119 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. MG claims the HS Essence uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 170g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank
The MG HS measures 1685mm (66.3 inches) in height, 4574mm (180.1 inches) in length, 1876mm (73.9 inches) in width with a 2720mm (107.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1550kg (3417.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS Essence comes standard with 235/50 R18 front tyres and 235/50 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2022 MG HS Essence has a 145mm ground clearance with a 750kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
Pros
- Generous list of safety equipment across the range
- Spacious, neatly presented cabin
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Clunky infotainment
- Some of the driver assist functions need finessing
- Optional 2.0-litre powertrain disappoints
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | In-Line |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1490 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | - |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | - |
| Power | 119kW |
| Power RPM | 5600 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 7 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | Alloy & Leather |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 55 |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 170 |
| CO2 Urban | 214 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 144 |
| Brake Front | - |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | - |
| Tyre Front | 235/50 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 235/50 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | - |
| Rear Rim Size | - |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1685 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4574 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1876 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2720 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1550 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1989 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1574 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1593 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 750 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Country Of Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 84 |
| Discontinued Date | 2023-06-30 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |