Morris Garage has started the marketing in Spain of its new SUV with thermal engines. The MG HS bursts onto the scene with the aim of revolutionizing the compact SUV segment. It will rival, among others, the KIA Sportage. And it stands out for its sale price and, above all, for its extensive equipment.
MG has decided to go a step further in its commitment to gasoline cars. After the undoubted commercial success that the MG ZS is reaping, the company has introduced a new thermal model in the Spanish market. The new MG HS It is already on sale in Spain. It is an SUV that not only stands out for being affordable, it also has extensive equipment and reliable features.
To date, the compact SUV from Morris Garage It has been available exclusively with plug-in hybrid mechanics (PHEV). A model called MG EHS. Now, the range is extended with the arrival of the thermal version. If we take the access version of the new HS as a reference, we will realize that it is a model that can put the referents of the C-SUV segment in serious trouble.
The equipment of the new MG HS
The HS-range It is structured in two finishing levels. Those interested in getting hold of this SUV have at their disposal the versions Comfort Y Luxury. From the access step, occupied by the Comfort version, we will find a wide provision in terms of connectivity, safety and comfort. It is one of the main keys of the model.
We then review the Highlights of the standard equipment of the cheapest version of the HS that can be purchased in the Spanish market:
Equipment MG HS Comfort
- Roof bars
- Rear privacy glass
- Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and folding and heated
- e-Call emergency call system
- Hill Start Assist
- auto hold
- electric parking brake
- Rear door child lock
- Rain sensor and automatic lighting of the uces
- tire pressure sensor
- Multiple airbags (front, side and curtain)
- Cruise control
- Intelligent high beam control
- speed assist system
- forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking system
- Lane Keeping Assistant
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- lane departure warning
- LED daytime running lights
- Halogen headlights with follow me home function
- Fog lights
- Front and rear parking sensors
- rear view camera
- Multifunction steering wheel, covered in leather and adjustable in height and depth
- Front center armrest
- Interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
- Power windows
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Browser
- DAB digital radio
- USB connections
- Bluetooth
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Central locking with remote control
- keyless start system
- Driver’s seat with electrical adjustment
- Pocket behind the front seats
- heated front seats
- Rear center armrest
- 17-inch alloy wheels
The petrol engine of the new MG HS
Regarding the mechanical section, if we take a look under the hood of the new HS we will find a 1.5-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 119 hp and 250 Nm of maximum torque. A block that, in the access version, is associated with a Manual gearbox with six gears and a front-wheel drive system.
This engine allows the MG SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 km/h. It declares an average fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 168 g/km according to the WLTP cycle.
How much is the cheapest MG HS worth? The price of the Comfort version
Once the equipment and mechanics of the access version of the new HS have been clarified, it is time to talk about prices. How much? MG has set a starting price of €26,590. It is a price for the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, including current taxes and transport. Neither registration nor pre-delivery costs are included. It is also important to underline that it is for units in stock.
MG plays the trick of immediate delivery and really tight prices and accompanied by extensive equipment. Among its main rivals is the KIA Sportage, which starts at €31,375. Nor should we lose sight of the Skoda Karoq that does the same with € 28,200. The new HS has positioned itself as one of the most affordable models in the category.