In case you didn't know much about the HS, the previous version was a 4.61 metre long SUV that was available as a PHEV from a reasonable £31,095. Now the Chinese are showing the revised version in Goodwood, however, this is more like a major overhaul.
At least visually, not much is reminiscent of the previous HS . Among other things, we see a completely new grille modelled on that of the MG 3 as well as modified lights at the front and rear. The car is also taller and slightly flatter, which should give it "a more athletic overall impression".
Compared to the predecessor model, the new MG HS is 14 mm wider (1,890 mm), 45 mm longer (4,655 mm) and around 30 mm flatter. The wheelbase has been extended by 45 mm to 2,765 mm. The boot capacity has been increased by 44 litres to at least 507 litres.
As before, MG packs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 169 PS and 275 Nm of torque or a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with the combination of a 1.
5-litre petrol engine (142 PS) and 209 PS electric motor under the bonnet. The former is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed dual clutch and achieves 0-62 mph in 9.4 seconds.
The PHEV is much quicker on the road, completing the sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds. The battery capacity is increased to 24.
7 kWh. If required, it is fed by a 67 kW (91 PS) generator. According to the manufacturer, the purely electric range of the MG HS PHEV is now more than 60 miles, and a total range of up to 621 miles is also promised.
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