First introduced as a nameplate in 2022, the MG HS marked MG’s entry into the compact SUV segment. With the all-new, second-generation MG HS, the brand has confirmed that it will come with an electrified powertrain that pairs a 142-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 209-horsepower electric motor. Combined outputs are rated at 220 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque enough for a 0 to 100 km/h of just 6.8 seconds.

In addition, with a 24.7-kWh battery and high-efficiency 91 horsepower (67 kW) generator, it’s enough to give a 100-kilometer full-electric range. With a full charge (it takes around 4 hours to fully charge using a 7-kW connector) and a full tank of gas, it can go up to 1,065 kilometers.

Compared to the first-generation MG, the all-new MG ushers in a more sophisticated appearance, with a longer wheelbase for greater spaciousness inside the cabin and refined exterior proportions with shorter overhangs, a rising shoulder line and a slim glasshouse.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new MG HS is 14 mm wider at 1,890 mm and 45 mm longer at 4,655 mm (4,670mm for PHEV models), yet its sleek new profile reduces its overall height by some 30 mm. The wheelbase has been lengthened by 45 mm to 2,765 mm, creating a more athletic silhouette and enhancing interior space.

The front grille carries the latest generation MG design language, as first seen on the new MG3, while new, slimmer headlights bring a more technological theme to the SUV, connected by a central black panel that emphasizes the new car’s width. At the rear, and echoing the design of the headlights, the LED taillights are linked by a central motif while an X-shape introduces a recognizable light signature at night. It has Diamond Cut “Blade” 19-inch alloy wheels at each corner.

Inside, the MG HS is functional yet contemporary. Throughout the interior, new quality materials with premium highlights create a more welcoming and relaxing ambiance, reinforced by a new-style three-spoke steering wheel, improved switchgear, and a “shuttle-style” gear shifter. A wider cabin offers a greater feeling of space, while the cargo hold has been stretched by 44 liters to 507 liters.

The technology offering has evolved with the HS featuring two prominent 12.3-inch high-definition displays. Features include a 360-degree camera, wireless smartphone charging, and a full suite of MG Pilot—the brand’s ADAS.