MG HS 2021 review: Safety and features dial up the value. But is that enough?
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- 00:00 Intro
01:06 Pricing
03:24 Design
05:07 Practicality
06:57 Engine & transmission
07:38 Driving
13:52 Fuel use
14:23 Safety
15:05 Ownership
15:46 Verdict
MG is making its mark on the Australian new car landscape with appealing prices, attractive designs and perhaps most importantly, availability in dealerships. It's easy to see why there are now so many on our roads, with the now-China-backed MG recently gaining a spot in Australia's top 10 automakers.
But is it too good to be true? Can MG really undercut rivals and remain competitive, even with an important hybrid variant? To find out we've taken a look at the whole MG HS range. How will the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, and Hyundai Tucson-rivalling mid-size SUV stand up against rivals in our eight review categories?
In our review video we'll look at price, design, practicality, engine and transmission, fuel consumption, ownership, safety, and round it out with a verdict.
For our test we've predominantly driven the entry-level 1.5-litre turbocharged Core and the top-spec Essence plug-in hybrid to find out at what end of the price scale the HS is best value, and which is best to drive. For more on further variants and other cars in the HS range, remember to check out the full written review on site.
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Why do reviewers look for issues with budget brands? They deliver value for money. You should be pulling apart expensive cars even more to see if they really deliver value for their asking price. Surely cars like MG is a better value for more ordinary people than an overrated European car that costs 100-200k that you guys fawn over.
Okay
I bet this guy bought an mg car and got butthurt seing negative reviews bout his car😂
Ane if youre talking about budget brands there are alot of them that are much better than mg
Great review but would have loved to see it based on the top model phev.
Please compare MG HS 2021 with Hyundai Tucson 2019
Love the ZST Essence and HS range as great value - soft ride and a bit of body roll is excellent on our roads as most cars are far too stiffly sprung for local conditions making them almost undrivable on regional roads
Yes there cars are massively improving but the only force stopping me from buying a mg or LDv is of course it's owned by the ccp
@@james6969 u know most things r made by China?
@@james6969 Engine is MG British, seats are Germans (top specks models seats are Mercedes). 👍
@@james6969 so is 80% of your house
We have the AWD 2 litre. Absolutely love it. Much more power and firmer suspension. I agree about the mirror as it sits too low for me and the 6 speed gearbox is touchy from zero but perfect once moving. I disagree about the air conditioning controls - as the screen is high I can make adjustments without having to look down (like every other vehicle that I drive). The AWD is worth the extra $3k.
Only poor people in China would buy a Chinese car. Wealthy and middle class people in China either buy German or Japanese cars.
So why would in Australia buy a Chinese car?
@@tccco9738 were in Australia so not relevant you dope.
@@tccco9738 yeah, so true. It's not even a hongqi (red flag) car that chinese officials drive.
@@tccco9738 what car do you drive? Have you driven the top of the range MG? Have you always been racist?
@@drewiliffe4855 you know it is nothing about race. So offended XD
Great review as expected for these guys. Still haven't made my decision.
The bitterness of bad quality lingers longer than the cheap price
Especially with Kia and Hyundai.
A month ago I'd not have even considered an MG, however, happened upon a video and have watched loads more and read reviews with the result I shall be going to my MG dealer next week. Bought a brand new Vauxhall (Holden) Astra last June and I'm seriously underwhelmed. Fortunately due to a lack of used car stock I will only loose about £800 on the purchase price trading it in. Win win, I'd say.
I am happy with the car so far, MG HS CORE 2021
they don't come with a Luggage Cover and you cannot get Headlights Protectors either, so ask what Parts you can buy with the MG.
Anyone having this exact variant???
Could you please tell me how ur eco mode works
Because in mine, when i turn it on, the eco light on my dash doesnt turn on
Was looking at a MG ZST or a Haval Jolion? Anyone recommend one over the other?
I just bought a Mg HS yesterday, before the decision, I tried Zst and see Jolin, finally buy Hs vibe, compared to zst, Hs has more better driving view and space, more quiet. Generally Havel seems to be more noisy, Mg pay more attention to reduce the noise, in China they advertised to introduce their efforts to reduce noise. Additionally Mg’s interior create a somewhat elegant atmosphere successfully, while jolin are struggling to but failed because some of the cheap material used unfortunately that ruin the effort they devoted.
@@view_360_Andrew the zst essence is way better. The transmission is better as well as suspension
We have the PHEV, Fantastic Car, really good to drive on pure EV. Hybrid mode is decent too
What fuel does PHEV take, 95 or 91?
@@taniksai1 95
Wow in Australia you can get a 2l with 4wd in the UK we only have one option throughout the range 1.5 litre engine with 2 wd
Incredibly, we're in the same boat as you in the UK, here in NZ. How wierd...
@@TomGreenManthey did bring the 2l model inti nz but dropped it. Clean Car Fee especially after the changes this year killed it.
Make a video on haval jolion plzzzz
Yess
Is the ANCAP safety of this car good?
5 star
Compare it to haval, I saw one this weekend looks really good in person
I drove both this and the h6 and can tell you the h6 is way better! But be sure to give it a go yourself!
@@thomashaylock8805 thanks I will. The h6 looks good too
Haval is so much better ! Mg is famous for its reliability issues
@@user-ys3qz9pm7k ha ha i owned a new ford focus and it broke down after a month
Having driven a Qashqai Tekna for the last 6 years(also known as the Rouge) I thought I would test drive the top of the range (For the UK that is) the MG HS Exclusive and within half an hour I took the car back to franchise. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.
Good review, does any one know of PHEV takes 91 or 95 fuel?
Same fuel as the normal since it uses the same 1.5l
It's a turbo and requires 95
Can't bloody wait for BYD cars:)
I like MG. good cars, good value
Brought to you by HM Charles III formerly drove an ironic MGC GT nothing's personal that MG Longbridge was gone for good.
looking back on it two years later I regret this statement.
Thank you for your honesty. I decided not to get it.
Haval H6 is nicer
I agreed and have placed a deposit for the Ultra variant
Nah
It looks a lot better than kia
I think you guys are more critical on the chinese cars than the usual players. Is this because they are not part of the usual pool of manufacturers? Not as many junkets?
The indoctrination from the Media and the Australian regime clouds many peoples views.
They did agree with the value of the Chinese Haval H6 in their review 1 month ago. HS is not that well appreciated in its domestic market anyway. Maybe wait for the AWD variant review. The HS uses a 'dry' clutch as a cost saving measure, and the jerk feeling of the transmission used in this model has been criticized by most Chinese reviewers as well.
All the criticisms seem fair and didn't seem one sided at all. The shortcomings are what you'd expect from the lower price point and it still represents good value.
I agree anti Chinese for sure.
It's because we can't trade many products with them and they just expect us to take it. They're corrupt.
What you pay for what you get. Cheap and it shows and drives
ive had my car a mg3 for 2 years no problems and before that a ford focus it broke down after a month
Thank you for your review. Can’t believe the anti-Chinese comments in here. I have bought the Trophy version of HS recently and I am absolutely loving it. It’s the best features you can get in this price range with 7 years warranty which gives me peace of mind.
What's the horsepower-to-slave labor ratio on this bad boy 😍
ha ha i had a ford focus that was assembled in africa
Why are we importing Chinese products when they block ours. What's going to happen when they remove or restrict parts access?
More than a few budget buyers will have time to regret their purchase I would say.
U have to know who impose sanction to China first
It's still a Chinese car tho
yep, same as Volvo actually
Or maybe worse South Korean.
And VW Volvo GM and heaps of other brands. Get a grip they are all global. MG use GM, VW Bosch, Continental etc. Etc parts and have worldwide first tier contracts.
Go drive one. Then comment.
@@sendtobarry I think you need too calm down don't be angry it's ok!
let your Racist comes out, don't be shy
Good looking Car but seriously if you can’t afford to pay another 10 - 15k for a Toyota, Kia or Hyundai’s either buy a 2nd hand car from a proper manufacturer or maybe work harder / longer so you can afford to spend more.
No way would I buy a Hyundai or Kia at the moment. Tuson, Sportage, Stinger have been recalled as they might catch on fire so you shouldn't park in or near a building! ! There goes the resale value. I read a review recently by an Australian car reviewer that compared the Hyundai Tuson to the MG HSand the MG won.
@@drewiliffe4855 buy toyota and honda. If you can't afford, get a nice Mitsubishi magna. Should only cost just as your new PS5 boi, Cheers.
@@choibo21c if you can't even have an adult conversation why bother? Obviously you have no idea about cars and I am guessing that your hatred of China indicates a racist side of you. Instead telling a stranger what to do how about you have a good look at yourself.
Work hard / longer gee thanks like we didn't know that already. Maybe car prices need to go down a bit so we don't have to overpay for cars.
@@drewiliffe4855 same, why bother. if you like it so much buy one for yourself. drive safely with your family.
One of the worst cars ever driven, had it for 3 days as a rental car. I had the core. The safety features almost killed us. The lane assist doesn’t work at all. The cruise control kept accelerating, especially around bends even when going down a hill. The mirrors make a noise when folding. The air con barely works, the dual clutch doesn’t know what it’s doing, same with the engine. The engine and transmission jerk even when cruising. The speed alert kept turning itself off, the blind spot didn’t work and it kept blinding people because the auto high beam doesn’t work.
Now yes there cars are improving alot but the only force holding me back is this brand is owned by the ccp
Who cares about you.
Holden and GM was backed by the US government. Far worse.
@T A but gwm and haval are not onwed by the ccp which is good at least so avoid mg and LDv becuase of the ccp ownership and mabye conserding buy a Gwm and haval
Not relevant you dope.
Nothing against china, car and house should be reliable. Both British (where MG started) and Chinese car are not well known for reliability. I rather buy used honda or toyota. If you have so much money at your disposal, go for it.
But prices for a near new used RAV4 are more than a new one
who cares about reliability, its 7 years with unlimited kms. Its pretty much predictably ownership
@@TimBaroff how much value will it remain after warranty? Maybe you will be happy to buy new playstation with it.
@@choibo21c Even if its $1, its still chipper than buying second hand Japanese cars every 2-3 years.
it's your money, do what you want, but your ignorant is nothing to be proud of.
best to stay away from Chinese brands or cars
ok indian troll
@@choiklu 50 cent army
yes, agree.
Then stay away from the channel don’t provoke
India bi. Tch
I highly recommend to get on the bus 🚎I highly recommend to get on the bus🚍