MG HS Essence (2024) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2024 MG HS Essence is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 7th June 2025. The MG HS is regarded as a small SUV built in China with prices starting at $40,990 before on-road costs.

    This MG HS is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 125 kW of power and 275 Nm of torque via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. MG claims the HS Essence uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 156g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 797km per full tank

    The MG HS measures 1655mm (65.2 inches) in height, 4655mm (183.3 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2765mm (108.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1630kg (3593.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The HS Essence comes standard with 225/55 R19 front tyres and 225/55 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 120 month, 250,000 km warranty.

    The 2024 MG HS Essence has a 180mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    76.69 - 78.86 kW/t
    65.75 kW/t
    133.67 kW/t
    Boot Space
    463 - 507 litres
    150 litres
    626 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 - 7.3 L/100km
    1.1 L/100km
    8.8 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    753 - 797 km
    224 km
    3,733 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $40,990
    $25,490
    $110,000
    Warranty (Years)
    7 - 10 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    250,000 km - Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 5 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,989 - 2,105 kg
    1,835 kg
    3,220 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    750 - 1,500 kg
    750 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    19°
    17°
    31.5°
    Departure Angle
    28°
    18.7°
    37.5°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    145 - 180 mm
    145 mm
    227 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,655 mm
    1,890 mm
    1,655 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,655 mm
    Overall Width1,890 mm
    Overall Height1,655 mm
    Wheelbase2,765 mm
    Load Capacity475 mm

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    Essence

    1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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    Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Stop Go Function: Stop & Go

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0

    Navigational Systems

    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Map Updates Months of Subscription: 0
    Screen Size (in): 12.30

    Parking Assistance

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Guidance Display

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Location: Side
    Side Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Smart Card/Smart Key

    Includes Keyless Entry: yes
    Includes Keyless Start: yes

    USB Charging Port

    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    Location: Rear
    Number of Ports in Rear: 2

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1

    Electrical System

    Voltage: 12

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Country Highway): 131
    CO2 Level (Combined): 156
    CO2 Level (Urban): 200
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1496
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.5
    Number of Cylinders: 4

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    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
    Main Type: Total

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30

    Instrument Cluster

    Reconfigurable: yes

    Low Tire Pressure Indicator

    Displays Pressure Reading: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 797
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 495
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.8
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 49
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.2
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 32
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
    Maximum Speed (mph): 121

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 275
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary

    Drive

    Descent Control System: yes
    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Manual Mode: yes
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 7
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Variable Rack: yes
    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Synthetic Leather

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Two Tone: yes

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Cargo Capacity

    Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
    Frunk Capacity (L): 0
    Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 52.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1484
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 507

    External Dimensions

    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
    Overall Height (in): 65.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1655
    Overall Length (in): 183.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4655
    Overall Width (in): 74.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1890
    Wheelbase (in): 108.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2765

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    LED Lights

    Location: Brake Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: High Beam
    Location: Low Beam
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    Multi Coat: yes
    Type: Metallic

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Privacy Glass

    Location: Rear
    Location: Rear Side

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2105
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4641
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3594
    Tare Weight (kg): 1599

    Audio System

    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    External Connections

    USB (Front): yes
    USB (Rear): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 2
    Total Rear USB Connections: 2

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Doors: Synthetic Leather
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 7

    Autonomous Drive

    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    Traffic Jam Assist: yes
    Traffic Sign Response: yes

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 90.0
    ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
    ANCAP Date Tested: 20240501
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 83.0
    ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20301231
    ANCAP Rating Year: 2024
    ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 74.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 1.5t Essence Dct

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Lane Departure Warning

    Activates Steering: yes

    Overtaking Sensor

    Active Without Turn Signal: yes

    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

    Includes Braking: yes
    Type: Sensor

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Power Locks

    Operation: Card Key

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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