MG HS (2024) Price & Specs

The new MG HS is the freshly relaunched brand’s take on a family SUV. Here’s what this 2nd-gen model – pitched against the likes of Haval H6 – costs in South Africa…

Officially relaunched in South Africa after an 8-year pause, the MG Motor range kicks off with the entry-level ZS (Core) crossover and tops out with the flagship Cyberster electric roadster. But what’s in the middle? Well, the MG HS family SUV neatly fills that slot.

Measuring 4 655 mm from front to back (with a wheelbase of 2 765 mm), the MG HS arrives in Mzansi in 2nd-generation form – sharing much with parent company SAIC Motor’s Chinese-market Roewe RX5 – and is quite close in size to the Haval H6. It’s also very similarly priced.

The 4-strong HS line-up starts with the MG HS 1.5T Comfort 7DCT, which is priced at R499 900, followed by the MG HS 1.5T Luxury 7DCT for R534 900. These derivatives are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol motor delivering 125 kW and 275 Nm to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard. Maximum speed is a claimed 195 kph, while combined consumption is listed as 6.9 L/100 km.

In addition to the basic safety kit (including 7 airbags and rear parking sensors), the HS boasts plenty of driver-assistance technology, such as front-and-rear collision warning, lane-departure warning, emergency lane-keep assist, lane-change assist, blind-spot detection, rear cross traffic alert (and braking), a driver-monitoring system and intelligent cruise assist.

Inside, you’ll find items like 12.3-inch dual screens, a 360-degree camera system and perforated leatherette upholstery. The 1.5T Luxury variant furthermore scores a panoramic sunroof, rear privacy glass, an 8-speaker audio system (2 more than the 1.5T Comfort), front parking sensors, electrically adjustable (and heated) front seats, dual-zone climate control and a wireless smartphone charger.

Interestingly, MG Motor SA has also released pricing for a pair of more powerful 2.0T derivatives, which were initially expected to arrive only later. While official information on this larger-capacity engine is thin on the ground, we do know this likewise 4-cylinder motor generates 170 kW and 370 Nm, peak outputs that are delivered to the front wheels via a 9-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.

This engine – which has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 8.6 L/100 km – is likewise available in both the aforementioned trim levels, with the MG HS 2.0T Comfort AT priced at R629 900 and the MG HS 2.0T Luxury AT coming in at R665 900. All HS derivatives ship standard with a 5-year/200 000 km warranty on the vehicle, a 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty on the engine and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.

How much does the MG HS cost in South Africa?

MG HS 1.5T Comfort 7DCT – R499 900

MG HS 1.5T Luxury 7DCT – R534 900

MG HS 2.0T Comfort 9AT – R629 900

MG HS 2.0T Luxury 9AT – R665 900

The prices above include a 5-year/200 000 km warranty on the vehicle a 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty on the engine, plus a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.