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MG HS

The MG HS is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque. The vehicle was launched in 2018, replacing the MG GS. In MG's global line-up, the HS is positioned above the subcompact ZS. The second generation HS was launched in 2024 as a rebranded and redesigned version of the Chinese market second generation Roewe RX5.

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First generation (AS23; 2018)

The first generation HS is the production model of the concept MG X-Motion. It debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. Engine options of the MG HS include a 1.5-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine producing 169 hp (171 PS; 126 kW), and a 2.0-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine, producing 231 hp (234 PS; 172 kW). 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 dual-clutch transmission (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. 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. 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 miles (51 km). 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

Second generation (AS33; 2024)

The second generation HS was unveiled on 11 July 2024 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The second generation MG HS was based heavily on the third generation Roewe RX5. The petrol-powered and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions were launched at first and joined with a hybrid variant in 2025. The PHEV version has an estimated electric range of 113 km (70 mi). Markets. ==== Australia ==== The second-generation HS was launched in Australia on 3 September 2024 with three trim levels: Vibe, Excite and Essence. At launch, all variants are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. In June 2025, the 1.5-litre Super Hybrid turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid option went on sale in Australia for the Excite and Essence trims. In July 2025, the 1.5-litre Hybrid+ turbocharged petrol hybrid option went on sale in Australia for the Excite and Essence trims. Brunei. The second-generation HS was launched in Brunei on 13 February 2026 with two trim levels: Excite and Essence, all variants are powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The PHEV variant powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid was introduced on 26 September 2026. Europe. In the UK, the second-generation HS is available in four trims: SE, Trophy, SE PHEV and Trophy PHEV. Mexico. The second-generation HS was launched in Mexico on 22 August 2025, with three trim levels: Excite, Trophy and Premier. For powertrains, the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine for the Excite trim, the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine for the Trophy trim, and the 1.5-litre Hybrid+ turbocharged petrol hybrid for the Excite and Premier trims. Middle East. The second-generation HS was launched in the Middle East, including the GCC countries, Iraq and Jordan on 7 January 2025. It is powered by the 1.5-litre and 2.0-lit

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Specifications

name: MG HS
Manufacturer: SAIC Motor
Production: 2018–present
Class: Compact crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Predecessor: MG GS

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