MG HS

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MG HS (AS23)
2019 MG HS Turbo X.jpg
2019 MG HS (Thailand)
Overview
ManufacturerSAIC Motor
Also calledMG Pilot (China, facelift)
ProductionSeptember 2018 – present
AssemblyChina: Ningde, Fujian (SAIC Motor Fujian Branch)
Thailand: Laem Chabang (SAIC-CP)
Pakistan: Lahore (MG JW)[1]
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 motorSynchronous Permanent Magnetic 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)
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 largest MG 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, alongside the Roewe Marvel X, which is a brand new electric SUV developed by Roewe.[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).[6]

International markets[]

In Thailand, the HS SUV was launched 25 September 2019. The HS was offered only in 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 Brunei, the HS SUV was launched January 2020. The Bruneian HS is imported from China and it is offered only in the 1.5-litre engine, two wheel drive, 7-speed DCT with two trims: COM (Vibe) and Deluxe (Excite). It comes with push start/stop engine button, 10.1-inch tablet-like infotainment interface with climate control and radio, navigation, multimedia, Bluetooth and smartphone connections, cruise control, front ambient lighting, sport mode button at the centre of the steering wheel and paddle shifts.

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-liter turbo petrol engine and 7-speed DCT each of the variant models.[7] On 2 June 2021, the i-SMART Magnify variant was launched.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10] The HS is offered in Excite and Trophy trim lines.

The MG HS Trophy was launched in Pakistan in October 2020.[11]

  • Rear view (pre-facelift; Thailand)

  • Interior (Brunei)

  • Engine view

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.[12][13]

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 (120 hp) electric motor. It is mated to a 10-speed EDU II automatic gearbox, which consists of 6-speed internal combustion engine and 4-speed 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 (48.9 kg⋅m; 354 lb⋅ft) of torque (370 N⋅m (37.7 kg⋅m; 273 lb⋅ft) in the UK), enough for a 0-to-100 kph 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 (48.9 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).[14]

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 (37.7 kg⋅m; 273 lb⋅ft), and offers 63 kilometres (63 km) of all-electric range.[15]

  • 2021 MG HS PHEV (Germany)

  • Rear view (Germany)

MG Pilot/Navigator (facelift)[]

"MG Pilot" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Honda Pilot or Ford Pilot.

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.[16] The MG Pilot is 46mm longer, and 21mm taller than the HS, being 4610mm long and 1685mm tall.[17]

  • MG Pilot

  • MG Pilot rear

Sales[]

Calendar Year China[18] Thailand
2018 12,810
2019 43,169 2,003[19]
2020 49,628 6,008[20]

References[]

  1. ^ Shah, Waleed. "MG's Lahore-based Assembly Plant is Almost Ready [Pictures]". Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. ^ "MG HS specs".
  3. ^ "2020 MG HS review". WhichCar. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  4. ^ "Official Photos Of The New MG HS SUV For China".
  5. ^ "MG To Unveil X-Motion Concept SUV On The 2018 Beijing Auto Show".
  6. ^ "MG HS specs".
  7. ^ "MG HS Resmi Meluncur, Harga Mulai Rp 369,8 Juta".
  8. ^ https://otodriver.com/berita/2021/mg-hs-i-smart-magnify-resmi-dijual-rp-469-8-juta-di-indonesia-mghceffasia
  9. ^ "Driven: MG launches value-packed HS SUV | GoAuto".
  10. ^ "MG regresa a México y esto es lo que tienes que saber: Productos, distribuidoras, garantía". 22 October 2020.
  11. ^ "MG's Lahore-based Assembly Plant is Almost Ready". 21 October 2020.
  12. ^ "2019 MG HS". Euro NCAP. 18 December 2019.
  13. ^ "(Video) Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of MG HS 2019". Euro NCAP (YouTube). 18 December 2019.
  14. ^ "ภาพรถคันจริง MG HS PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) เสียบปลั๊กชาร์จไฟ ก่อนเปิดตัวในไทย 27 ตุลาคม นี้". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2020-11-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "Specifications from MG Australia Website" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Andrews, Mark (29 September 2020). "Beijing Motor Show 2020: news round-up". Retrieved 2 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "看个新车 ｜ 定位名爵领航之下，全新MG ONE运动型SUV曝光_车家���_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn. Autohome. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  18. ^ "MG HS China auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2018-12-25. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  19. ^ "สรุปยอดขาย C-SUV ปี 2019 : Honda CR-V ครองแชมป์ 10,933 คัน เตรียม Minorchange มีนาคม นี้ !". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  20. ^ "Sales Report ยอดขายรถยนต์ กลุ่ม SUV / Crossover : เดือน มกราคม – ธันวาคม 2020". HeadLight Magazine (in th-TH). 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2021-02-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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