Don't understand why people hate it. Yes, it's no Audi, Mercedes ,BMW etc but it's not targeted at buyers of those brands. It starts at £25.000 and offers everything most people with no interest in cars want.
Right!!! And i’ll go further, i’ve seen many car people seeking out for those new chinese automakers…. The big 3 germans are becoming more and more of the same, it’s like paying a premium that doesn’t really exist anymore
I have a Jaguar F-pace, let me stranded In the middle of nowhere for a whole day due to massive engine failure, ruining my holiday and with 10.000 euros repair bill.... Then I saw MG offering such a new car well equipped with 7 years warranty and assistance.... Guess what.. I am selling my Jag and think a new MG as my next car..... Premium brands meant something long ago, like luxury , performance, good build quality and reliability ... But they are no more .... Now they are just expensive toys unreliable with huge repair bills .. who doesn't live the experience can't understand.... I lived the experience, don't want any more, and learned my lesson. MG is a far more reassuring to own than a premium brands car...
Mpg real world 😢😢😢😢. So initial cheap deal over 3 to 5 years of ownership will not be so cheap when filling up. All Chinese 1.5 lumps ice only are all thirsty.
@@cristiancristi9384 Christian, you could buy 2 74reg mg a HS 1 straight ice and a plug in one instead, for same money as a loaded F pace . If one breaks down you could just jump into the other one 😉 lol
I have the outgoing 2024 HS Trophy manual model and I love it....The MG HS was never a car I'd considered before but I think that was just down to badge snobbery ....we needed more room in our family car and I happened to find myself in a MG showroom ...I couldn't beleive the quality of the interior of the hs ..soft touch material all over the cabin, electric heated front seats, dual air con , ambient lighting , reclining rear seats ,electric folding door mirrors and a whole host of other on board tech ..I have no idea weather the Audi is better than the MG or vice versa I just know my car does what I need it to do and thats get to work get the kids to school and get the shopping ...not everyone can afford to go out and buy an Audi ,BMW or Mercedes most people just get what they can get and in my humble opinion you get plenty of bang for your buck with the MG..I think this new model is stunning and will sell brilliantly here in the uk ...Great review
Smug MG fanboy driver here - we're on our fourth brand new one, both of our current cars are brand new, fully electric and top of the range (there isnt a lot of choice when it comes to spec) 72.6kw ZS and 77kw 77kw MG4. The MG4 does 0-60 in just over 6 seconds and is real wheel drive. Both cars compently achieve over 260 miles on a charge on real world conditions. Both cars cost under 3p per mile to run. Capital cost of both after discounts was a shade over £60k. Should have been more like £74k - but big discounts to be had through the MG Affinity programme and general laclustre performance makes it a buyers market for electric if you shop around. I do feel very smug seeing what weve got when compared to my neighbours Merc EQC400 worth circa £80k. It has roughly a 250 mile real world range from a 100ish KW battery due to it weighing more than a tank. Its a lovely car - and i know when car thieves come down our street theyre going to take his rather than either of mine. And im completely at peace with that. 80k warranty over 7 years. And i can outdo most things at the lights (well in one of the cars at least) I can live without the badge - keep your 3 spokes or 4 rings - ill have the cash.
Why do reviewers always praise lower driving positions in SUV’s? Surely most real world drivers appreciate the highest setting for a more commanding view out hence a mention of seat adjustability might be more useful for future reviews.
Good question. It's worth mentioning for those who don't want to be in a "commanding" position but need the practicality of an SUV. A lot of SUVs are already high enough for most and with seats that don't allow much room to be lowered - it becomes uncomfortable if not restrictive for taller folks /Jamil
Will never ever buy a car without external climate controls, it is the biggest distraction from taking your eyes of the road. The government needs to make it law to save lives
A lower seating position fixes a huge problem the previous HS had. I tried one and never got as far as actually turning on the ignition as even in its lowest setting, the seat was far too high up. I'm only 5'11" and I felt like my head was brushing the roof which was just silly.
We have the previous generation of these as our work cars. They really surprised me when I first drove them but when the battery is flat they really drink fuel (the previous generation only managed 25 ish miles of electric driving) and the transition from petrol to electric was really sloppy. The suspension was also pretty poor but it was still a great value car
Great looking car , id happily have one of these over an audi an save cash, love the tan interior in the hybrid one, would happily have the 1.5t petrol one in 7spd auto in top trim level with the tan brown interior 👌👍🏴
If you can get say 60 miles realworld on a overnight home charge , the plug in long term could be the happy medium as the base 1.5 ice only is quite thirsty Ps the ordinary buyer would like a opening sunroof again for the uk spec , this disappeared in 23 for previously tweaked model 😢
Do both versions of trophy model (auto and manual) have powered tailgate ? As was told in one of dealers last week that manual version doesn't have it.
We relate this video's headline to the value for money, not heritage, as we think most buyers of SUVs are more concerned with value than brand history. Don't you agree?
Those tiny tucked in wheels make it look cheap. The Q5 has good filled arches that look fancy and expensive. Cheap small wheels are a big mistake. Fill those arches and look posh.
I would agree with you but in testing we found that the taller suspension travel (causing the arches to look unfilled) is a contributor to the great ride comfort. This has the effect of making the wheels look small but if they were any bigger and heavier, they would transfer more forces to the cabin. Bonus fact: smaller wheels = cheaper tyres. Which lines up nicely with the value proposition of the car. /Jamil
Electric only range is well above average and its price is well under average. Even then, there's nothing wrong with average. Something has to be. /Jamil
It's not the only time make/trim names have been uses across multiple brands. There are so many more like: GT/GTi Turbo (insert letter) - Line S SE HSE XL Premium /Jamil
I hate it is hideous I will stick with the Aud thumbs down to mg it not better than the Audi if just another Chinese car which I hate mg don't sell no more mg in the UK only sell them in China MG that are very dangerous does you stop making any car
@@vwgolffancarreviews7111why then did you say mg don't sell cars in UK?- MG sell plenty - in fact the MG hs was the biggest seller in January last year. Incidentally many components of your VW are made by MGs owner Saico in china
He has been paid to promote the MG. People will be influenced. I have the outgoing MG hs and it's cheap but value for money but with one big flaw at why it's cheap. The engine is terrible. Uneconomical and under powerd when the vehicle carries 5 passengers. You get what you pay for
Hey, Sam hasn't been paid by MG to promote this car, this is a purely editorial video review. Don't forget, the HS in our video is completely different to your last-generation one; the engine is totally new too. So it's not the same at all as your car. Hope this clears things up 😀
Don't understand why people hate it. Yes, it's no Audi, Mercedes ,BMW etc but it's not targeted at buyers of those brands. It starts at £25.000 and offers everything most people with no interest in cars want.
Right!!! And i’ll go further, i’ve seen many car people seeking out for those new chinese automakers…. The big 3 germans are becoming more and more of the same, it’s like paying a premium that doesn’t really exist anymore
Exactly! It's usually the underdogs that present the best value for money too
I have a Jaguar F-pace, let me stranded In the middle of nowhere for a whole day due to massive engine failure, ruining my holiday and with 10.000 euros repair bill.... Then I saw MG offering such a new car well equipped with 7 years warranty and assistance.... Guess what..
I am selling my Jag and think a new MG as my next car.....
Premium brands meant something long ago, like luxury , performance, good build quality and reliability ... But they are no more .... Now they are just expensive toys unreliable with huge repair bills
.. who doesn't live the experience can't understand....
I lived the experience, don't want any more, and learned my lesson. MG is a far more reassuring to own than a premium brands car...
Mpg real world 😢😢😢😢. So initial cheap deal over 3 to 5 years of ownership will not be so cheap when filling up. All Chinese 1.5 lumps ice only are all thirsty.
@@cristiancristi9384 Christian, you could buy 2 74reg mg a HS 1 straight ice and a plug in one instead, for same money as a loaded F pace . If one breaks down you could just jump into the other one 😉 lol
I have the outgoing 2024 HS Trophy manual model and I love it....The MG HS was never a car I'd considered before but I think that was just down to badge snobbery ....we needed more room in our family car and I happened to find myself in a MG showroom ...I couldn't beleive the quality of the interior of the hs ..soft touch material all over the cabin, electric heated front seats, dual air con , ambient lighting , reclining rear seats ,electric folding door mirrors and a whole host of other on board tech ..I have no idea weather the Audi is better than the MG or vice versa I just know my car does what I need it to do and thats get to work get the kids to school and get the shopping ...not everyone can afford to go out and buy an Audi ,BMW or Mercedes most people just get what they can get and in my humble opinion you get plenty of bang for your buck with the MG..I think this new model is stunning and will sell brilliantly here in the uk ...Great review
How many mpg do you get, is it expensive to run?
Smug MG fanboy driver here - we're on our fourth brand new one, both of our current cars are brand new, fully electric and top of the range (there isnt a lot of choice when it comes to spec) 72.6kw ZS and 77kw 77kw MG4. The MG4 does 0-60 in just over 6 seconds and is real wheel drive. Both cars compently achieve over 260 miles on a charge on real world conditions. Both cars cost under 3p per mile to run. Capital cost of both after discounts was a shade over £60k. Should have been more like £74k - but big discounts to be had through the MG Affinity programme and general laclustre performance makes it a buyers market for electric if you shop around.
I do feel very smug seeing what weve got when compared to my neighbours Merc EQC400 worth circa £80k. It has roughly a 250 mile real world range from a 100ish KW battery due to it weighing more than a tank. Its a lovely car - and i know when car thieves come down our street theyre going to take his rather than either of mine. And im completely at peace with that.
80k warranty over 7 years. And i can outdo most things at the lights (well in one of the cars at least) I can live without the badge - keep your 3 spokes or 4 rings - ill have the cash.
Sensible presenter, some of the comments comparing to Audi says everything. Lrts face it, Great Value and the design is spot on. 8:47
Why do reviewers always praise lower driving positions in SUV’s?
Surely most real world drivers appreciate the highest setting for a more commanding view out hence a mention of seat adjustability might be more useful for future reviews.
Good question.
It's worth mentioning for those who don't want to be in a "commanding" position but need the practicality of an SUV.
A lot of SUVs are already high enough for most and with seats that don't allow much room to be lowered - it becomes uncomfortable if not restrictive for taller folks
/Jamil
Will never ever buy a car without external climate controls, it is the biggest distraction from taking your eyes of the road. The government needs to make it law to save lives
Nice to see a manual car tested.
We agree! Save the manuals 🙌
I have a mk2 MG HS its 2022 this is the mk4 thats two more in 2 years are there planning on a new model every year.
what about service intervals? cost of service? insurance group? reliability rating?
Great review, straight to the point
A lower seating position fixes a huge problem the previous HS had. I tried one and never got as far as actually turning on the ignition as even in its lowest setting, the seat was far too high up. I'm only 5'11" and I felt like my head was brushing the roof which was just silly.
That's why we felt the need to mention it. It's about the small improvements
/Jamil
I am 6 foot 1 inch never a problem for me.
Yeah I have a MK2 HS 2022 feels like I have to tilt my head to see. And that stupid ear view mirror
Are you sure there's no adaptive cruise control and or lane keep assist on that spec. The old HS did all within MG pilot
It has MG Pilot
Looks great, its a winner
We think so. If the previous MG HS was any indication, this will be a hot seller.
/Jamil
We have the previous generation of these as our work cars. They really surprised me when I first drove them but when the battery is flat they really drink fuel (the previous generation only managed 25 ish miles of electric driving) and the transition from petrol to electric was really sloppy. The suspension was also pretty poor but it was still a great value car
Great looking car , id happily have one of these over an audi an save cash, love the tan interior in the hybrid one, would happily have the 1.5t petrol one in 7spd auto in top trim level with the tan brown interior 👌👍🏴
The tail lights are what the new kodiaq should have gotten. The design looks really good.
It's a great looking car especially compared to others in its class. Great side profile.
/Jamil
I'm waiting for the hybrid+ coming out then will be getting a test drive but definitely interested
This new HS looks the part I must say.
Can't believe the low price either, how do MG do it?
It boggles us...
...but we can make an educated guess. Economies of scale? Vertical integration? If anyone knows how, please let us know.
/Jamil
China.
Chinese labour costs
Why does the Volkswagen Passat cost half as much in China as in Europe?
What is on a chain or belt driven engine? Peugeot uses chain that are same size as bicycle chain wondering if they do the same to lower the price
You can hate it as much as you like......but this is my next car!
We think that’s a good idea! Don’t forget to check out the examples we have on cinch 🙌
75 miles on plug in, if it actually does that then count me in
If you can get say 60 miles realworld on a overnight home charge , the plug in long term could be the happy medium as the base 1.5 ice only is quite thirsty
Ps the ordinary buyer would like a opening sunroof again for the uk spec , this disappeared in 23 for previously tweaked model 😢
No interior ambient lighting though, on a top spec car in 2024! The pervious model did, why not this one?
They probably removed the ambient lighting in favour of more important and features
/Jamil
Ambijentalno osvjetljenje je ciganska pomodna fora potpuno nepotrebna.
Waiting for 7-seater with PHEV and 4x4 from MG :)
If they made one of those in similar style of the HS (great value for money) it stand a chance of being popular for that segment
/Jamil
Do both versions of trophy model (auto and manual) have powered tailgate ?
As was told in one of dealers last week that manual version doesn't have it.
Hey! Our test car was a manual with a powered tailgate, so we presume that’s the case for customer cars too. Would be strange if it wasn’t the case 🤔
Why is MG going after Aldi?
Audi are one of the most popular and desirable cars in the segment so it makes sense for MG to target their customers
/Jamil
well, it's not!
This will sell really well! Shame the MPG isn’t higher in the petrol but that’s the compromise
It will not sell because no one will like it
Current model is one of top sellers? MG owner make many components for your beloved VW, including Audi.@@vwgolffancarreviews7111
Dont be silly @@vwgolffancarreviews7111
No doubt! It's got a lot going for it. Curious to see how Audi and other premium crossover makers respond to this
/Jamil
Time will tell, I guess
/Jamil
Wtf, disagree completely. Audi has heritage, MG was bought only recently. Not even a comparison. I don't even like Audis but a BS headline title that.
We relate this video's headline to the value for money, not heritage, as we think most buyers of SUVs are more concerned with value than brand history. Don't you agree?
How can something be longer, wider and shorter?
Lower
Height
The old HS looked better
Wait till you see it in the metal. That side profile is fantastic
BYD Seal U dm-i feels way more premium and has better features as standard.
The spec is lower than the 202l model and it's £ 3000 dearer. M G are now taking the piss 😢
Those tiny tucked in wheels make it look cheap. The Q5 has good filled arches that look fancy and expensive. Cheap small wheels are a big mistake. Fill those arches and look posh.
I would agree with you but in testing we found that the taller suspension travel (causing the arches to look unfilled) is a contributor to the great ride comfort. This has the effect of making the wheels look small but if they were any bigger and heavier, they would transfer more forces to the cabin.
Bonus fact: smaller wheels = cheaper tyres. Which lines up nicely with the value proposition of the car.
/Jamil
MG HS better than Audi Q5? No! Audi Is better
Say how....
MG 👍
I hope it is for double the price, but I bet you it's not twice as good.
I hate mg
But then you have to live with the shame of driving an MG which is priceless @@bugsymalone5744
Feels entirely average. I can see why someone would go for it.
Electric only range is well above average and its price is well under average.
Even then, there's nothing wrong with average. Something has to be.
/Jamil
@@cinch that is true, it’s very good value
2:58, that plastic fit is terrible...
No it's not
HS ? that sounds as a Land Rover... copycats...
It's not the only time make/trim names have been uses across multiple brands. There are so many more like:
GT/GTi
Turbo
(insert letter) - Line
S
SE
HSE
XL
Premium
/Jamil
This isn’t even almost a audi Q2 😂😂😂😂
Audi is dull as hell
It's cheap because it's Chinese crap 👎
Or just heavily subsidised
/Jamil
You can put a lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig 🐷🐖🐖
😂😂😂😂
I love that we were able to make you giggle with this one
/Jamil
Chinese branding is terrible 🤮 I would never lay my hand on them. wtf is MG and BYD?
This is giving "what is a floppy disk" vibes 😭
I thin it's time we made a film on the great history of MG
/Jamil
What is VW?
Drives around in 10 year Astra
🤡
Chinese branding lol GM engine, most of the running gear is audi
I hate it is hideous I will stick with the Aud thumbs down to mg it not better than the Audi if just another Chinese car which I hate mg don't sell no more mg in the UK only sell them in China MG that are very dangerous does you stop making any car
You're rambling and incoherent
You said alot..without saying anything
Frustrated much?
I am not have you seen on Google MG are
dangerous
@@vwgolffancarreviews7111why then did you say mg don't sell cars in UK?- MG sell plenty - in fact the MG hs was the biggest seller in January last year. Incidentally many components of your VW are made by MGs owner Saico in china
He has been paid to promote the MG. People will be influenced. I have the outgoing MG hs and it's cheap but value for money but with one big flaw at why it's cheap. The engine is terrible. Uneconomical and under powerd when the vehicle carries 5 passengers. You get what you pay for
Hey, Sam hasn't been paid by MG to promote this car, this is a purely editorial video review. Don't forget, the HS in our video is completely different to your last-generation one; the engine is totally new too. So it's not the same at all as your car. Hope this clears things up 😀