MG HS now from under $30K
Popular Chinese brand adds new entry-level mid-size SUV variantA new entry-level Core variant of the MG HS has been announced today ahead of first deliveries from mid-January, priced at $29,990 drive-away.
Positioned just above the range-topping version of the smaller MG ZST city SUV (from $29,490 drive-away), the new MG HS Core costs $1000 less than the Vibe variant that previously opened the mid-size SUV range at $30,990 drive-away.
The lower entry price brings with it the omission of a few standard features, such as leather-accented seat and steering wheel trim, powered seats and one less USB outlet, but the cut-price MG HS Core is still generously specified.
Key standard equipment includes the MG Pilot safety suite including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), front collision warning, adaptive cruise control, speed assist and lane departure warning, plus a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, a 10.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three USB outlets and a flat-bottom steering wheel with audio controls.
There’s also a part-digital instrument cluster, push-button start, remote central locking, fabric seat trim, four-speaker audio system, front reading lights, air-conditioning, power mirrors, anti-theft alarm, 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights and LED tail-lights and daytime running lights.
All MG HS models come standard with a 124kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
A facelifted version of the MG HS is expected to arrive during 2021.
Like all MG models in Australia, the MG HS comes with a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and carries over the (2019) five-star ANCAP safety rating, which was achieved when the HS replaced the previous MG GS in December 2019.
Since then the MG HS has found more than 2500 Australian homes and so far in 2020 has accounted for 1.7 per cent of the mid-size SUV market, putting it among the top 10 models in the nation’s single biggest new-vehicle segment.
A key plank in MG’s 75 per cent sales spike this year, the MG HS is the Chinese car-maker’s third best seller, behind the smaller, four-star ANCAP-rated MG ZS and its MG3 light hatch. The latter is priced from $16,690 drive-away and has accounted for almost half of the brand’s 13,000-plus total sales year-to-date.
Despite dating back almost a decade and lacking an ANCAP safety rating, the MG3 this year overtook the Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz to become Australia’s most popular light car.
“At MG Motor, we’re working hard to create a product portfolio which offers genuine value to every single car buyer,” said MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO, Peter Ciao.
“We’ve listened to our customer feedback when conceptualising this base model variant for the MG HS range. The introduction of Core was in response to our customers’ requests for a fabric seat covering.
“The MG HS Core provides an even more affordable mid-sized SUV option for Australian families, at $29,990, while still offering our driver safety technology, MG Pilot, for added peace of mind. We wanted to make sure that the HS Core still met the high standards that people expect of our flagship model line-up.”
How much does the 2021 MG HS cost?
Core – $29,990
Vibe – $30,990
Excite – $34,790
Essence – $38,990
Essence Anfield – $40,68
*All prices are drive-away (including on-road costs)
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