MG HS
MG EHS (Europe)
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Model codeAS23
Also called
  • MG EHS (Europe, plug-in hybrid)
  • MG Pilot (China, facelift)
ProductionSeptember 2018 – present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
RelatedRoewe RX5
MG GS
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motor (PHEV)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DCT
7-speed Sportronic DCT
10-speed EDU II automatic (6-speed engine and 4-speed electric motor; PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery16.6 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Electric range41.6 mi (67 km) (PHEV, claimed)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,574 mm (180.1 in)
Width1,876 mm (73.9 in)
Height1,664 mm (65.5 in)
Kerb weight1,523–1,718 kg (3,357.6–3,787.5 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMG GS

The MG HS is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque.[2] The vehicle was launched in 2018, replacing the MG GS.[3] In China, it is the brand's largest crossover SUV above the ZS and One.

Overview

The HS is the production model of the concept MG X-Motion. It debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.[4][5] Engine options of the MG HS include an inline four 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 169 hp (171 PS; 126 kW), and an inline four 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, producing 231 hp (234 PS; 172 kW).[2]

International markets

In Thailand, the HS was launched on 25 September 2019. The HS was offered with the 1.5-litre FFV engine, front-wheel drive, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with three trims: 1.5 C, 1.5 D and 1.5 X Sunroof.

In Indonesia, the HS went on sale starting on 13 August 2020 with the variants are available: Excite and Ignite. The Indonesian HS is imported from Thailand and only offered in 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and 7-speed DCT each of the variant models.[6] On 2 June 2021, the i-SMART Magnify variant was launched.[7]

The HS was introduced in Australia in February 2020. Sourced from China, it is offered in several trim levels. A 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol FWD version is equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and is offered in Core, Vibe, Excite and Essence variants. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol AWD with a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox is offered in Excite X and Essence X variants.[8]

The HS was introduced alongside the ZS and 5 in Mexico on 21 October 2020, marking the return of the MG marque in the Mexican market after 15 years.[9] The HS is offered in Excite and Trophy trim lines.

The MG HS Trophy was launched in Pakistan in October 2020. MG HS was first sold as a CBU unit that was imported from China for almost 2 years. It was offered in only one variant called HS Trophy Edition. Later in 2023, MG Pakistan started selling CKD units which are assembled in Pakistan, this variant was introduced under the name HS Essence. Only one engine option is available which is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a dual-clutch transmission. [10]

The MG HS was launched in Philippines on 17 March 2022. [11]

The MG HS was launched in Taiwan on 28 July 2022. [12]

Safety

The HS is equipped with a standard emergency braking system and lane assist, bundled in the MG Pilot kit. Cars are fitted with automatic DCT and are also augmented with a traffic jam, which can track the vehicle up to 56 km/h (35 mph) in front of them. The adaptive cruise control system is also given along with eight airbags, hill descent control (HDC), antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). It was rated with five stars by Euro NCAP tests.[13]

Euro NCAP test results
MG HS (2019)[14]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.2 92%
Child occupant: 40.0 81%
Pedestrian: 30.8 64%
Safety assist: 9.9 76%

eHS / HS Plug-in / HS PHEV

The plug-in hybrid version of the HS is the first model to feature MG’s all-new hybrid powertrain, which comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 16.6 kWh (60 MJ) battery pack and a 90 kW (121 hp; 122 PS) electric motor. It is mated to a 10-speed EDU II transmission, which consists of 6-speed automatic transmission for the internal combustion engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission for the electric motor.[15]

Its powertrain generates a maximum output of 291 PS (287 hp; 214 kW) (258 PS (254 hp; 190 kW) in the United Kingdom) and 480 N⋅m (49 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) of torque (370 N⋅m (38 kg⋅m; 273 lb⋅ft) in the UK), enough for a 0-to-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds (6.9 seconds in the UK) and a maximum all-electric range of 32 mi (51 km).

In 27 October 2020, the MG HS PHEV was released in Thailand. It generates a maximum output of 284 PS (280 hp; 209 kW) and 480 N⋅m (49 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) of torque, enough for a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 7.5 seconds and a maximum all-electric range of 67 km (42 mi).[16]

The HS PHEV was released in Australia in the "Essence" trim in March 2021. It makes 258 PS (254 hp; 190 kW) and 370 N⋅m (38 kg⋅m; 273 lb⋅ft), and offers 63 kilometres (63 km) of all-electric range.[17]

Facelift

In September 2020, the facelifted HS made its appearance at the 2020 Auto China in Beijing as the MG Pilot (Chinese: 领航; pinyin: Lǐngháng). The Pilot, which is often also translated as Navigator, is the name given to the mid-life facelift of the HS, featuring the "third-generation design language" according to SAIC. The Pilot and the second-generation MG 5 are the first models to feature the newer MG family design language.[18] The MG Pilot is 46 mm (1.8 in) longer, and 21 mm (0.8 in) taller than the HS, being 4,610 mm (181.5 in) long and 1,685 mm (66.3 in) tall.[19]

Sales

Year China[20] Europe[21] Thailand Mexico[22]
2018 12,810
2019 43,169 2,003[23]
2020 49,628 2,893 6,008[24] 137
2021 16,460 1,941

References

  1. ↑ Shah, Waleed (16 May 2021). "MG's Lahore-based Assembly Plant is Almost Ready [Pictures]". Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. 1 2 "汽车之家|名爵HS|报价大全|参数配置". car.autohome.com.cn.
  3. ↑ "2020 MG HS review". WhichCar. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Official Photos Of The New MG HS SUV For China". 13 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "MG To Unveil X-Motion Concept SUV On The 2018 Beijing Auto Show". 12 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "MG HS Resmi Meluncur, Harga Mulai Rp 369,8 Juta". 13 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "MG HS i-SMART Magnify Resmi Dijual Rp 469,8 Juta di Indonesia".
  8. ↑ "Driven: MG launches value-packed HS SUV | GoAuto".
  9. ↑ "MG regresa a México y esto es lo que tienes que saber: Productos, distribuidoras, garantía". 22 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "MG's Lahore-based Assembly Plant is Almost Ready". 21 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "MG launches new HS SUV". Manila Bulletin. 16 March 2022.
  12. ↑ "百年品牌MG登台 百萬有找中型休旅HS正式亮相". 發燒車訊. 27 July 2022.
  13. ↑ "(Video) Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of MG HS 2019". Euro NCAP (YouTube). 18 December 2019.
  14. ↑ "Official MG HS 2019 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
  15. ↑ https://www.mgcars.com/en/mg-models/new-mg-hs-phev/spec
  16. ↑ "ภาพรถคันจริง MG HS PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) เสียบปลั๊กชาร์จไฟ ก่อนเปิดตัวในไทย 27 ตุลาคม นี้". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 24 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  17. ↑ "Specifications from MG Australia Website" (PDF).
  18. ↑ Andrews, Mark (29 September 2020). "Beijing Motor Show 2020: news round-up". Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  19. ↑ "看个新车 ｜ 定位名爵领航之下，全新MG ONE运动型SUV曝光_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn. Autohome. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  20. ↑ "MG HS China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  21. ↑ "MG HS Europe Sales Figures". 26 February 2021.
  22. ↑ "Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen". Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática (INEGI) (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  23. ↑ "สรุปยอดขาย C-SUV ปี 2019 : Honda CR-V ครองแชมป์ 10,933 คัน เตรียม Minorchange มีนาคม นี้ !". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 12 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  24. ↑ "Sales Report ยอดขายรถยนต์ กลุ่ม SUV / Crossover : เดือน มกราคม – ธันวาคม 2020". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 12 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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