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2022 MG HS pricing and features

MG has increased pricing and dropped the base Core variant from its HS range for 2022

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UPDATE, November 4: 2022 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid pricing up

The 2022 MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid medium SUV has been hit by a price rise for the fourth time this year.

It is now priced from $49,690 drive-away for the entry-level Excite and $52,690 drive-away for the flagship Essence – up $1000 from the previous increase on July 1.

Our original story, below, has been updated to reflect this change.

Snapshot

  • MG HS Core dropped from local range
  • Medium SUV now starts from $31,990 drive-away
  • Price increases for non-hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants

The cost of entry into a 2022 MG HS medium SUV has risen by $1000, with the entry-level Core deleted from the local range.

Speaking with Wheels, a spokesperson for MG Motor Australia confirmed the Core – priced from $30,990 drive-away – had been discontinued from the HS line-up.

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It previously occupied the most affordable position in the range, with a sub-$30k list price achieved with cloth upholstery, a polyurethane steering wheel and a basic four-speaker sound system.

With the Core axed, the HS medium SUV range now opens with the slightly dearer HS Vibe, advertised for $31,990 drive-away.

While pricing for the new base variant has remained unchanged, the Excite, Excite X, Essence, Essence Anfield and Essence X grades are $1000 dearer.

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Above: the 2021 MG HS Core

Meanwhile, the MG HS Plus EV plug-in hybrid is up by $2700 across the board since an updated model launched in March 2022, bringing a more-affordable Excite variant.

Metallic paint is now standard for the plug-in hybrid, with the deletion of the non-metallic clipper blue finish.

There have been no specification changes for existing HS variants in 2022.

Watch our video review of the MG HS Essence X above, or check out the written review here.

2022 MG HS pricing

All prices are drive-away.

Model Pricing (drive-away)
HS Vibe $31,990
HS Excite $35,990
HS Excite X $38,990
HS Essence $39,990
HS Essence Anfield $41,690
HS Essence X $43,990
HS Plus EV Excite $49,690 (+$1000)
HS Plus EV Essence $52,690 (+$1000)
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2022 MG HS features

Vibe

17-inch alloy wheels
10.1-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired only)
Semi-digital instrument cluster
Six-speaker audio system
Four USB-A ports (2x front and rear)
Manual air conditioning
Leatherette upholstery
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Front centre console with cooling
Rear air vents
Halogen headlights 
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lamps
LED tail lights
Reverse camera with rear parking sensors
Keyless entry with push-button start
Heated, electrically-operated door mirrors. 

Excite and Excite X, in addition to Vibe

18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
Satellite navigation
Rain-sensing wipers
Electric tailgate
Sequential rear indicators
Dual-zone climate control
Alloy pedals
‘Super Sport’ drive mode
Paddle shifters
Ambient interior lighting. 

Essence and Essence X, in addition to Excite

360-degree camera 
Two-tone leather sports seats
Heated front seats
Panoramic sunroof
Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat.

Essence Anfield, in addition to Essence

Red leather upholstery
Standard metallic paint (black or white). 
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Plus EV Excite (PHEV)

17-inch alloy wheels
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
10.1-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired only)
Satellite navigation
Six-speaker audio system
Four USB-A ports (2x front and rear)
Dual-zone air conditioning
Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
PU/PVC (plastic-like) upholstery
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
Front centre console with cooling
Rain-sensing wipers
Rear air vents
Halogen headlights 
LED daytime running lamps
LED tail lights
Reverse camera with rear parking sensors
Keyless entry with push-button start
Electrically-operated door mirrors
Tyre repair kit. 

Plus EV Essence (PHEV)

18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights
Sequential rear indicators
Front fog lights
Panoramic sunroof
Electric tailgate
360-degree camera 
Two-tone leather sports seats
Four-way power-adjustable passenger seat. 
Ambient interior lighting
Alloy pedals
Welcome lights
Heated, electrically-operated door mirrors. 
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

As standard, the MG HS is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 119kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

This powertrain is matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

All-wheel drive is standard on the Excite X and Essence X models, which upgrade to a 168kW/360Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The plug-in hybrid MG HS Plus EV reverts to front-wheel drive, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, an electric motor on the front axle, and a 16.6kWh lithium-ion battery.

It is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, split between a traditional six-speed unit for the petrol engine and a four-speed electronic drive unit for the electric motor.

Combined outputs are 189kW of power and 370Nm of torque.

Fuel economy figures can be found in the table below:

1.5-litre turbocharged petrol FWD7.3L/100km
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol AWD9.5L/100km
1.5-litre petrol-electric FWD1.7L/100km

Safety

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The non-hybrid MG HS is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2019.

Plug-in hybrid variants remain untested.

Six airbags (dual front, dual side and dual curtain) feature across the range.

Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:

Autonomous emergency braking
Forward collision warning
Lane-keep assist
Adaptive cruise control
Traffic jam assist
Blind-spot alert
Rear-cross traffic alert
Auto high-beam
Traffic sign recognition
Door opening warning. 
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Dimensions

The MG HS has a wheelbase of 2720 millimetres, and is 4574mm long, 1876mm wide and 1685mm high.

Warranty and servicing

As per the wider MG range, the HS is covered by the brand's seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with complimentary roadside assistance during the warranty period.

The HS Plus EV includes a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty.

Capped-price servicing is offered for seven years across the HS range.

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