MG has exposed a new plug-in hybrid version of the HS, which goes on sale in the UK this October priced from £29,995.
It joins the pure-electric ZS EV in the brand’s line-up, while functioning as a more affordable alternate to the Peugeot 3008 PHEV as well as Toyota RAV4 PHEV – assisting MG to cover all the bases in its electrification drive.
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The HS is the very first design to function MG’s all-new plug-in hybrid powertrain, which comprises a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, a 16.6kWh battery pack as well as a 90kW electric motor. The combustion engine is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the electric motor is hitched to a four-speed drive unit.
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MG states its new plug-in hybrid powertrain produces a maximum output of 254bhp as well as 370Nm of torque – sufficient for a 0–60mph time of 6.9 seconds, a top speed of 118mph as well as a maximum pure-electric variety of 32 miles.
More importantly, MG declares the HS PHEV will provide a WLTP fuel economic climate figure of 155.8mpg as well as just 43g/km of CO2. When driving in the city, the business likewise states that the SUV’s electric variety can be stretched to as far as 43 miles. When plugged into a 7kW wallbox charger, the HS PHEV’s battery pack will likewise recuperate a full fee in three hours.
Like the new MG 5 EV, the plug-in hybrid HS variety will be separated into two trim-levels – Excite as well as Exclusive. The base-model will come as basic with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, LED daytime running lights, rear car parking sensors as well as rain-sensing windscreen wipers.
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Inside, purchasers get a dual-zone air conditioning system, a leather steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a digital instrument cluster as well as a 10.1-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto. purchasers likewise get a 360-degree car parking cam as standard, together with adaptive cruise manage as well as hill descent control.
The range-topping special design has a starting cost of £32,495 as well as develops on the base-model’s specification with LED headlights, scrolling indicators, a panoramic glass roofing as well as an electrically operated tailgate. The cabin likewise gets a subtle lift with aluminium pedals as well as a customisable ambient illumination system.
Now checked out exactly how the MG ZS fared when we pitted it against the Citroen C3 Aircross as well as SEAT Arona in an automobile reveal triple test here.