SAIC Motor is ready to continue the fight in Europe. If the European Union places obstacles and tariffs on electricity that arrives from the Asian country, they are betting, even more, on the hybrids and plug-in hybrids. These types of vehicles and their technologies are not prohibited by the European common market, so they give a twist to their range. He new MG HS It's proof that they know Skip the rules but giving something more...
as you well know MG is SAIC Motor's workhorse in Europe. And the truth is that they are doing really well in the heat of the sales they are reaping month after month. However, to prevent their rivals from stealing their prominence and sales, they have given a twist to the HS, one of the best-selling C-SUVs. It is a medium model that in its favor has not only a very competitive price, but also a technological level at the level of its rivals. Careful.
The renewed MG HS has a more refined aesthetic and is to the taste of the European customer...
The first thing that catches your attention about the new MG HS is its aesthetic evolution. Compared to its predecessor, it is agile in terms of the use of more marked and precise lines. It helps all this that grows 4,5 centimeters long to reach 4,66 meters and that the width gains 1,4 centimeters for 1,89 meters. For its part, the height of the assembly is about 3 centimeters lower, which gives it a more fluid roof line that seeks to bring it closer to the SUV coupe.
If we look at its imposing front, it stands out for the use of some More slender and stylized Full LED optics. As is the norm, they are joined in the center with a thin molding that replaces the grill. Further down is a unique air intake that features a differential design and includes satin gray inserts. Right on the sides there are some very large air intakes which in the lower area integrate the fog lights and in the center another additional socket.
The side view seeks to bring it closer to coupe SUVs and to do this he plays with the roof line and the "C" pillar. In the case of the doors, it has marked tension lines that play with the side sills and the rims. Now if we move to the rear we see that it looks a Single LED light that occupies the entire width of the body. Here the lines become more angular than before, standing out for the integration of the diffuser and the format of the sports bumper.
Its interior offers more technology, quality materials and driving aids...
If the exterior evolution of the new MG HS is palpable, more of the same happens inside. The Chinese SUV leaves its "passport" behind to become rub shoulders with its European generalist rivals in aspects such as quality and the series and technological equipment. First of all, as soon as we enter, we have a redesigned dashboard that has in its favor a 12,3 inch high definition dual screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Both screens include new functions such as, for example, 360º cameras or wireless charging for mobile phones. All of this is standard, as well as the seats, which in addition to being new can come in leather. Furthermore, depending on the equipment, the doors and other elements of the cabin may be made of other, higher quality materials. Finally, on the side of habitability is gained with a battle that goes to 2,77 meters which allows you to be more capable.
The legroom for passengers in the second row will be more generous but there is another section that still benefits more. Its about trunk which, if in the previous HS it was correct, now becomes larger. Thanks to the new wheelbase, it becomes 44 liters wider for a total of 507 liters. Regarding the level of safety, MG announces that the HS will incorporate the latest evolution of the brand's MG Pilot system.
The new HS PHEV will offer more than 100 kilometers of electric range…
The mechanical range of the renewed MG HS also evolves. On gasoline it starts with a new 1.5 Turbo engine that delivers 125 kW (169 HP) and 272 Nm of torque to the front wheels. For its management, the brand relies on a six-speed manual transmission (standard) or a dual-clutch automatic with 7 DCT speeds. Thanks to this engine and transmission assembly you can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 9,4 seconds.
With everything, The star of the range is the new 352 HP HS PHEV. This system combines a 1.5 Turbo 105 kW (142 HP) gasoline engine with a 154 kW (209,44 HP) electric motor. To feed the motor it uses a 24,7 kWh capacity battery and a 67 kW high-efficiency generator to announce a range that according to MG is up to 120 kilometers. All this, with a step from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour of 6,8 seconds.
For now, the data available regarding finishes and equipment possibilities is for the United Kingdom. We will have to wait a bit for the Spanish subsidiary to announce the start of its sale, its equipment levels and prices. Still, everything indicates that will remain faithful to its philosophy with tighter rates than those of its rivals. All to continue being one of the best-selling C-SUVs in Europe with the ECO label.
Source - MG
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More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 170 cv
- Consumption 7,4 - 7,6l/100km
- Assessment 4,2