2024 MG HS SUV previewed in Malaysia – 1.5L turbo; Proton X70, Honda CR-V rival; estimated price from RM130k
There is also MG5SAIC Motor Malaysia has also previewed its competitor in the C-segment SUV segment, where it wants to lure buyers away from the Proton X70, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. The model is new to us Kindergarten Not the second-generation model that debuted in Europe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and China this year, but the facelifted first-generation model that has been available since 2020.
Measuring 4,574mm long, 1,876mm wide, 1,664mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,720mm, the HS isn’t too far behind the X70 and CX-5 in terms of footprint, but is significantly smaller when compared to the CR-V. The order books for the MG HS are now open, with deliveries expected to start from October this year.
Powering the HS is a 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that produces 162 PS (160 hp or 119 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 250 Nm of torque from 1,700 to 4,400 rpm, with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to the front wheels. This powertrain is also used in Indonesia and Thailand, although we miss out on the latter country’s additional plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option.
Estimated pricing for the HS (CBU from Thailand) is from RM130k for the base Standard and from RM150k for the top-spec Lux. The former is the entry-level option and comes standard with automatic LED headlights, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, roof rails, a rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels, black leather upholstery and powered front seats (six-way driver and four-way passenger).
The list continues with a seven-inch multi-information display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a rearview camera, four speakers, single-zone automatic climate control with PM2.5 air filtration and rear vents, six airbags and the usual array of passive safety systems (ABS, EBD, VDC), cornering brake control, hill-start assist and hill descent control.
The Lux trim adds features like a panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, red-painted brake calipers, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, 64-colour ambient lighting, MG iSMART infotainment system, 360-degree camera, sports seats and pedals, ‘Super Sport’ driving mode, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, automatic wipers and a six-speaker sound system.
Notably, the MG Pilot suite of driver assistance systems includes forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, lane departure warning and prevention, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert and open door warning.
The HS will be available in Dynamic Red, Arctic White, Black Pearl and Camden Grey, with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, while the powertrain (engine and gearbox) is covered for seven years/unlimited kilometres.
Given the specifications of the HS, would you consider it if you are looking for a C-segment SUV? What do you expect the prices of these two variants to be? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments section below.
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