2022 MG HS Exclusive 1.5 DCT Auto | Honest Car Review UK

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@johnwilliams7369]

Hi I've just bought a new MG HS exclusive not very pleased with it I'm very disabled my wife has to drive me everywhere the problem with this vehicle when she reverses out of our driveway it goes into sports mode does anyone else this problem

[@jonthestrawb]

I’m a happy owner of one for nearly 2 years now. For the price, the interior quality and ride can’t be matched imho. No issues so far after 10000 miles and even manage 39mpg real world on long runs. Agree with everything you’ve said on the review but I can live with its poor points just because it is such good value.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, value is massive 👍

[@tanyareid5068]

Can I ask im seriously looking at getting one but im going from a hybrid to this. Ive been told you only get 36mpg at a push and this is the only thing putting me off. We travel the uk for ice hockey. Is that about right? Thanks.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@tanyareid5068 35-40 is probably fair. I don’t have them for long when I review them so hopefully an owner will respond with a longer term view

[@melb5996]

Only 39mpg ( long runs ) sounds a bit on the poor side.

[@Tarack1]

I'm considering getting either the MG HS or the Dacia Duster. The MG seems to have better specs for the price but the Duster has a much better fuel economy. I mainly do rural driving (14-15 miles per day) and i'm curious to what I can expect from driving country roads most days from the fuel consumption. Can you give me any info based on your owning this car?

[@firenza74]

Fantastic no nonsense review,no smart Alec put downs,is quite refreshing..

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks 🙏

[@Topgooner01]

I definitely bought mine with my head, and glad I did....it does everything I want, and in comfort! My only bugbear is the cruise control stalk, which is blindly stuck under the steering wheel, so have had to memorise how to use, set and resume....otherwise, no regrets and love it!!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Awesome, great car

[@DJFerg1990]

Really good straight forward review, I personally really like the HS , I currently own a 22 plate MG ZS, and I'm really pleased with that as well. MG really have raised the bar with "affordable" motoring in that price point.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Totally agree, VFM for days 👍

[@johnprince6132]

I'm currently looking at getting one, are there any concerns I should be worried about? What would you rate it out of 10? And are you happy with it and would you buy another MG vehicle?

[@DJFerg1990]

@@johnprince6132 had mine 6 months now(ZS) and zero issues. As long as your aware that the engine is flat and lacking in power. That aside I would still buy another one .

[@ClarkKentt29]

Got this as a rental from enterprise as they didn’t have a qashqai, now I’m here. Drove it 1000 miles to Scotland and back was nice drive with all 4 of us being 6ft plus.. considering purchasing it

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@ClarkKentt29]

I really am Getting one this coming week and decided to look at a few reviews again… I check the comments and to my surprise I see my old comment! Hopefully a sign of good things to come😂🤣

[@filipcavar1996]

Did you buy a car?

[@ClarkKentt29]

@@filipcavar1996 Yep it’s a good car comfy, relaxing gets you from a-b, people love it when they sit in it. As probably mentioned the petrol can become a little expensive. That’s the only drawback I can think of as of yet.

[@filipcavar1996]

@@ClarkKentt29 thanks man. I order to myself but I am to worry about consumption... Can you tell me more about it? It is really that high?

[@creativz666]

I got my HS this year and I couldnt be happier with it

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@stevethom4534]

Great to see a no nonsense road test. Yes, not the most exciting car in the world but probably the best value. There are only 2 specifications in the UK, Excite and Exclusive. The Exclusive you tested does have real leather interior including the door cards, with alcantara accents on front seats as seen in your video. The Excite model has faux leather interior. We have a new 22 year model which now has a full digital instrument cluster. SAIC, the Chinese manufacturer who owns the MG brand produces about 9 million cars a year! They build, under licence, all the Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick models for the Asian and Australian markets and have learnt how to build good cars very quickly.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Steve

[@tanyareid5068]

Does this have the sun roof in the uk looking at the exclusive 22 plate to.

[@stevethom]

@@tanyareid5068 The Exclusive has the panoramic full length sunroof in the UK. The Excite trim doesn't have a sunroof.

[@Andr31680]

I just ordered HS Exlusive model and they said the car will come without sunroof. Dont know why but is weird

[@nunyabizniz1983]

Took one on a test drive today and loved it so much I ordered one lol 😂

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Great 👍

[@Beetroote]

I'm a happy MG HS full option owner since Nov 2021 in Dubai. Only thing I hate is the missing physical ac controls. Other than that, Car is well built in and out with high quality materials everywhere.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

How is the steering wheel leather on your version? It’s pretty much they only part that feels cheap in our version.

[@Beetroote]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru . No, Every plastic and artificial leather parts are made of high quality. And also note that here its 2L Turbo Petrol 6 DCT

[@hannar.5046]

Are you still driving this car? Any concerns regarding transmission over the time?

[@jwhitts]

I have a 2020 excite and would be interested to know if anyone else has issues with the auto gearbox. It is very very jerky at slow speeds, just a slight press on the accelerator has the car shooting forwards, meaning I have to be very cautious making small manoeuvres such as parking however when in start/stop mode and using the auto handbrake, the car is slow to respond to pressing the accelerator which is a bit worrying. Not sure if it is just my car or if this is common. Fuel economy is poor, from a full tank I got 230 miles last month!! Only had it a few weeks from Cazoo. Any help/advice appreciated 😀

[@sumosprojects]

G’day mate, I’ve got one as a rental & getting nearly 800km a tank. People have become snobs & want everything nowadays. Good review 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks mate 👍👍

[@04farida]

Very nice honest review. We have been searching for a good honest review of this car for a while as we are thinking of buying the 2.0L Trophy edition in Saudi. Having been to many showrooms here, you clearly get a lot more for your money than other car brands. The comments under this video have also been a great help, particularly those who already own the car. Thanks very much 👍👍👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thank you 🙏

[@DeadSkullWolf1]

I had the manual one of these a few months ago as a courtesy car after someone drove into the back of my Audi. I have to say i absolutely loved it and will definitely be considering buying one once the price in the second hand market starts to drop a bit more

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@terryah2136]

I currently have an Audi A3, but I’m looking for something bigger, I’ll be considering one of these when I’m due a change

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@terryah2136 you could do much worse Terry, nice car.

[@martint251]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru you mean A3 is much more better than MG am I right please

[@ericharvey9456]

Was the manual gearbox any good ?

[@drewiliffe4855]

We have a 2 litre AWD in Australia and we love it. As for the A/C controls many cars are using the touchscreen (including Tesla) and I have found it to be better than all of the vehicles that I drive (work etc) Having the screen /buttons so high on the dash means I don't have to look down and usually you only need to change the temperature or fan speed. Want to change from face to feet has you pushing 1 button instead of scrolling or twisting a dial. The 2 litre has 40 percent more power and torque and it easts hills and corners. Much better than the 1.5 litre that you drove.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad you’re pleased with it mate 👍

[@TrassseB]

u guys are lucky coz u get the 2.0 awd

[@drewiliffe4855]

@@TrassseB it has 40% more power and torque, it really eats hills and easy to drive at lower revs. No a high revving sports car but real punch down low.

[@TrassseB]

@@drewiliffe4855 unfortunatly the 1.5 only works good on mid speed 60-70mph motorways city driving is jerky and slow of the line horrible around speed bumps & forget off roading it just looks like an SUV its not

[@atcha5735]

Thank you for a great review. I ended up going for the MG ZS Auto Exclusive.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Enjoy it 👍

[@noellorbes2715]

I love long drives and driving MG RX5 2021. I was surprised with its reliability, very comfortable to drive, suspensions are very nice, the breaks are good, speed is fine considering its 1.5 engine, maneuverability is good as well and the price is affordable with its panoramic features. Been driving this car for 2 years and I had no problems with the maintenance. My only concern was that, my car’s battery has gone busted in 8 months and the car dealership failed to replace the battery for free. So i bought a different battery.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@ericharvey9456]

Battery gone after only eight months ? Doesn't give much hope for EV only MG buyers.

[@FrankGourlay1966]

Fantastic car for the money. I fish all over the west coast of Scotland with kayak & boat. So far this car has done everything I've asked

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@jesulito730]

I am a happy owner of the MG HS Exclusive. The Quality, Convenience, Practicality, Fuel Economy, Price, Performance and Comfort is second to none. It's not a luxury car like the Mercedez, Audi, Volkswagen and BMW. Honest opinion, If you're a bachelor this car is not for you but If you are a family man like me, it feels like home.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Great choice 👍

[@nigel.w]

Good review and fair conclusion. My main concern re MG is their anti-corrosion measures, or apparent lack thereof. I also have concerns about the longevity of any DCT, let alone an unproven box in a budget car. However, of course, there's the 7-year warranty, which will alleviate these concerns for most buyers. That leaves the issue of no separate aircon controls, but that's hardly limited to the MG HS. Objectively, these Chinese-made MGs are way better quality than anything the last incarnation of MG-Rover made. And many detractors seem to forget that other than the likes of the MGB and MGF, MGs had been badge-engineered nothings since the 60s. This seems a car worthy of serious consideration for anyone simply wanting a decent, practical, roomy, and comfortable car, who doesn't care what their neighbours think. As far as excitement goes, I think it's hard to find something remotely exciting at this price-point that also possesses all the other qualities that this car offers. And as far as emotional connection goes, I know I have tended to develop an emotional bond to cars that serve me well, irrespective of the level of excitement they offer. My disclaimer is that I'm not someone who thinks there's really such a thing as a do-all car. For me, reliable and practical daily transport is one car, and excitement is another car, or more. However, I accept that if your dreams don't include super cars, as mine do, many people think that a full-size Range Rover is all the car you'll ever want, and a VW Golf is all the car you'll ever need. Problem is the Range Rover is huge and too expensive for most people, and many people want something a bit bigger than a Golf. What is the best car in-between these two, I don't know. For most people, including me, it's not the HS, but for many, I suspect it could actually be. And, I wouldn't rule out a car like this as my family's daily.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@philtucker1224]

Probably something like a Nissan Quasqui size car or the new SEAT cupra. Please excuse incorrect spelling here…

[@Brian-om2hh]

You could of course address those concerns by having the car fully rustproofed with Waxoyl or similar. There are places that do that sort of thing... It could be £250 well spent.

[@philtucker1224]

Only an extremely small percentage of new car customers keep their cars more than three years anyway, four at a push..

[@nigel.w]

@@Brian-om2hh Agreed. That's what I would do.

[@daveinthailand]

Higher spec version here in Thailand only 700,000 baht (£16,200) Now fitted with new CVT 8 speed AUTO gearbox Great car just got one fitted with lots of extras electronic boot opener and external trims Crazy price could not get a nissan juke for that in UK. BRILLIANT

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@alexisj7123]

Is that a new update? Because looking on the Thai MG website there is no such thing, unless you're talking about the Phev with the 10 speed...

[@daveinthailand]

@@alexisj7123 just because it's not on the Internet don't mean it don't exist LOL Pick up a new brochure tells you all about new 8 speed Auto

[@alexisj7123]

@@daveinthailand It doesn't exist, you're confused with zst.

[@adriansteadman3413]

I've had one for nearly a year now. I've got the full digital display on mine which looks great. I agree it's a great car but it is a bit boring to drive. The MG GS I had before was much more fun to drive and handled better.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@RichyNeal]

A lot of reviewers comment that the air con controls are all on the screen but I've been driving a mustang mach e for a year and it has less physical buttons than the MG. When I took the HS out for a drive I was surprised how good it was and it gives the Mach e a run for it's money, especially given the vast difference in price.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’m not a big Mach E fan although I drive an early one and believe they’ve come on a bit since then. Yep the HS offers plenty for the money.

[@manofbeard]

We have a new MG HS Trophy on a 73 plate. After a couple of months of driving it I can say it’s ok for what it is! But after coming from a Ford Kuga to this I don’t think I’ll have another one. I’ll be going back to a Kuga to be honest. One good point is on a run you get around a steady 38-40 to the gallon! So swings and roundabouts as they say.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍 there’s far better than the Kuga out there for the price to be fair mate, well worth having a look around. The HS is very decent value for money in all fairness but by no means best in class.

[@manofbeard]

Oh I agree about other vehicles been better than Kuga for the price! My wife is disabled and needs her wheelchair in the boot at all times. For her we found that the Kuga was the best option for her personally. But we both liked the the look of the MG HS. It is a great looking car. It’s comfortable, the body styling is nice to look at from all angles. Driving position is decent as I’m 6ft 3in. And I like the digital display. But as you say it’s an ok drive but nothing that excites you. The info display is a little annoying sometimes but it’s nothing you can’t live with. I do actually like the relative simplicity of the interior as it’s a lot easier to keep clean compared to other cars we have had. I also like the fact that you can see the bonnet which you don’t get on some vehicles. It’s early days yet and hopefully there will be more positives than negatives! And quite rightly for the price you would be very silly to not give it serious consideration. So time will tell going forward.

[@erichaynes7502]

My neighbor in Thailand bought this for around 27K USD last Oct. I got to ride in it today it's a very nice ride with excellent refinement. The infotainment screen was super impressive, his Apple Car Play worked flawlessly and I was amazed by the overhead animation(or whatever it's called). I think he said the parts were made in China but fit together here in Thailand but not sure. A very nice car for the price imho.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks for sharing, very good car, especially for the money!

[@TerryDawson-wz7ts]

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[@JorgeLourenco000]

Two years later im still in doubt if I acquire this version or the new one, the 2025. I drove a rent a car one and got in oove, specially when every dam engine is a small 1.0l. nice review

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’ve got the new one coming for review on Thursday

[@Fairyfink]

Very fair review which 11:03 summed up the pros and cons well. Having driven a MG HS as a hire car (for comparison, my car is a Mazda CX-30 satnav auto) , my view is they've got lots of good-looking features but none of them work particularly well. The ropey transmission and poorly designed infotainment system are definite problems. If I had 22-25 K to spend on a car, I'd be looking at what I could get for that money on the second hand market.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@ijoy80]

I nearly bought this one, but then bought Excite version just today which is essentially without sunroof . I was hugely sceptical about panoramic sunroof in England ! . Hopefully its a good buy. Review reassured me as with the price and what they offer I m always bit dubious 😅

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Good choice

[@sidneymobbs3575]

informative & sensible review . Have just ordered . Thankyou

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad you liked it

[@zigzag7194]

OK, so my wife has got one of these GM Hs suv, and I've driven it quite a lot of times, and the majority of what you've said is true. But I would say it is heavy on fule. I drive a volvo 2.4, and I can put £30 in my tank and do the same mileage as my wife's car for the week but find myself topping up her car. By say another £15 worth of petrol while my car can run on £30 for nearly 2 weeks. Plus, I find that in heavy traffic, it doesn't move off smoothly it judders and to say it's an automatic and I'll add one more thing it stays in gear far to long when you press the super sport button.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@peromalmstrom7668]

Great Review, perfect summary. An interesting SUV for families with a budget that fits the price. The Chinese are good at value point filling of market gaps at amazing competitive prices. Current increases with cost of living along with vehicle availability or wait times, will see customer requirements change. Customers if not already doing so, will soon be basing their car choice on availability, speed of delivery if ordering from new, affordability and value for money with what is or is not included at base price. This MG is a perfect example of fitting into this type of choice calculations in the future. Those with larger budgets will continue to add additional requirements to their car choice. With all things in life, it often comes down to budgets controlling the consumer choice. MG are giving customers a choice, not previously available at this price point, which has to be commended (Some, may raise MG Factory working conditions in China and Thailand, along with material sourcing considerations. Such concerns tend to be exclusive to a privilege budgets ability to point-out!).

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Great post 👍

[@DavidSmith-ps6oe]

I am thinking if getting an HS Automatic Motabilaty I have a Sportage they have been taken of Mobilaty down payments have rocketed to £3.300 for SG line with blind spot camera .I really want this blind spot to aid my driving g buti hope MG add this in future What I payed £1,800 down payment for my Sportage is only £1,400 with added automatic tailgate

[@godmotherdm1011]

I prefer the outside of the Kia Sportage but as you said the advance payment is more. The only issue I had was that it doesn't have a heated steering wheel but when I heard about the automatic tailgate I was sold! Next step is a test drive. All the best.

[@donohoe71]

thank you for the post, I've never considered a MG until now. Keep well

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Ethan 👍

[@miguelguerra3259]

Thanks for your video and rational comments. I'm waiting my ordered MG EHS Luxury. Up till now I had a Jaguar XJ6 2.7D. I think I buy cars with lot of heart and some head, and yes I do think the MG is a complete full SUV at a fine price.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@AL-ib3lu]

I think the MPG would be the main negative for buyers on a budget. The PHEV might be a good call, at the right price.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Probably the extra cost of the PHEV would equate to about 8 years of fuel savings though, that’s the unfortunate quandary for a lot of people.

[@philtucker1224]

I agree. We only commute 20 miles per day (round trip) for work with just one round trip of 240 miles each fortnight to an elderly relative so I am very seriously looking at PHEVs……

[@Shadow-jo5yf]

Very very good review. I'm the one thinking with my head, thank you a very impressive car in every way

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@SaleemAhmad-gg5yv]

Excellent review 👍👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thank you! 👍

[@andyreid1926]

Ive just test drove one its amazing

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@davidvondadelszen6063]

Great vid review as usual - thanks!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks David 👍

[@andyreid1926]

well I brought mine and its the best car I've ever driven its fast and fun

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@michaelarchangel1163]

That's an excellent review. I wonder if MG have used a chain driven camshaft in this, as per the MG3. I always thought that was a good bonus point, not having to worry about cam belt replacements.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It’s chain I believe

[@michaelarchangel1163]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Hats off to MG, for not cutting costs in that regard, and for the excellent warranty. Have a good afternoon.

[@nigel.w]

There's a definite correlation between chain/belt and fuel economy. That's why these petrol MGs aren't the greatest fuel misers. The trade off is not only no worries and costs re belt replacement, but also likely robustness and longevity of the engine. I wouldn't be surprised if in another five years, we're not seeing a lot more engine faliures of the current crop of high-tech 1L engines, particularly the 3-cylinders. What concerns me most about this powertrain is the double-clutch gearbox. Ford, in particular, but also VW, have had ongoing problems with their DCTs. I know Ford's lower-end PowerShift gearboxes used dry clutches, which was their Achilles heel. I don't know what clutch type MG uses. Anyway, only time will tell regarding MGs DCT, but I think they're an unnecessary complication for a car like this. However, if you're buying one of these brand new with a 7-year warranty, you're almost certainly going to have sold it before the warranty expires, unless you're buying it as your last car on retirement. That seems to leave only one issue and one concern. The issue is no separate aircon controls. The concern is over MGs apparent lack of ant-corrosion protection. I'm definitely not a Chinese MG hater, though. Objectively, these Chinese-made MGs are way better quality than anything the last incarnation of MG-Rover made. And people seem to forget that other than the likes of the MGB and MGF, MGs had been badge-engineered nothings since the 60s. This seems a car worthy of serious consideration for anyone simply wanting a decent, practical, roomy, and comfortable car, who doesn't care what their neighbours think.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@nigel.w the gearbox feels very good on this new car, far better than a Ford Powers41t at any point during its life. The VAG DSG boxes are generally very decent, you hear about a few issues but when you consider how many are on the roads it’s probably a fairly low percentage. Servicing is key as always.

[@nigel.w]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I agree that servicing is key, and although I accept that the problems with VAG DSG boxes are nowhere near as great as with the Ford boxes, the small percentage is nonetheless large numbers. When I bought a three year old 30k mile Skoda Superb eight or nine years ago, it was a known issue. And in daily operation, you can see why problems can arise. The first-gear engagement and first to second gear change are far from smooth. Keep doing that in stop-start traffic every morning and every night, and you can see the likelihood of problems arising. What I did, and I don't know whether I was actually doing good or bad, but I used to manually put the box in second when in a traffic jam, and the operation was much smoother.

[@joemuretto6211]

just bought one thank you

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@guayaquilander]

Well done buddy

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks 👍

[@brianiswrong]

Only thing missing is a dollop of material on the seats to break up the " pleather" A bit of alcontara or such like would be a winner, and as you say, premium leather on the steering wheel. Up the price by £200 to continue there profit margin, and winner winner 🐔 dinner. I think I would tick the metallic blue or red option colour for the body.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Same here Bryan. The steering wheel leather was starting to annoy me by the time it went back.

[@stevethom4534]

The Exclusive model as tested has real leather and alcantara accents on front seats which you can see in the video. They are heated and electric and very comfy. We love ours and nothing comes close for value for money.

[@blmorgan100]

I own a 2022 MG HS, In your video you say that you can store the parcel shelf in the boot storage, Any chance somebody can explain this to me as I don't see how this is possible, Thanks in advance

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

The car went back about 18 month ago I’m afraid

[@chunkychinn]

Ordered this exact model except with the real red leather interior, last Christmas, will not be available till August though, the dealer hopes not any longer but could be due to chip shortage.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

They just stopped taking orders on the 5 and on the ZS to help them cope with demand so you probably got in at just the right time. Great car for the money 👍

[@robertbull3428]

Great video and we are due to replace my wife’s Motability car. It would be nice if you could show if a wheelchair fits in the back without lowering the back seats. This is not a criticism but we know lots of disabled people look at these car review videos.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Difficult one for me without a wheelchair mate, eyeballing it I’d say it probably wouldn’t but obviously wheelchairs differ so maybe yours would. MG website / brochure should show full boot dimensions which may help you 👍

[@tanyareid5068]

You can get a wheelchair easily in this. I've been awarded one for that exact reason.

[@07chickens]

The seat doesn’t lower far enough if your 6’2’’ or taller. Blind spot on the left due to your head almost touching the roof and the low rear view mirror position. Auto hand brake releases with a jerk, auto transmission is so laggy you could run a bath between gear changes. The brakes couldn’t be more spongy if they’d been supplied by Mr Kipling. It handles like a bus. The price is good and the interior does have appeal. So there’s that.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Glad I’m a short arse

[@shanedunn4870]

After having driven one I cannot understand all these positive comments… my experience (and my families), 2 years old, 22500 miles on the clock, the fake leather seat covering is already tearing apart at a seam, window switches broken off due to the flimsy way in which they attach, flat spots when pulling away with serious hesitation, rough between gears (an automatic), the ride is so uncomfortable we had to check to make sure there were shock absorber and springs as we thought the wheels had been nailed direct to the body, my daughter and wife were sick, my son felt all his bones had been shuffled, I felt queasy. I have to liken it to a lada of 35 years ago. I would rather spend the extra and have a smaller, lesser equipped car than buy one of these. Just my opinion, I’m glad others are happy with their purchase but myself and family wouldn’t…

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It sounds like you may have an issue with the gearbox or perhaps even a mapping issue with the ECU. I get these cars for a week so my generally positive review is based on that week.

[@garysmith2919]

What is the mg hs exclusive like for towing

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

1500kg

[@hozzer68]

Great looking and spec’d car, shocking 36mpg, just taken this off my next car list for August 2024

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@hozzer68]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I have the 2021 Tiguan Elegance 2.0L Diesel mpg combined is 48mpg real world and over 60mpg on journeys

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@futtt_buckerson]

It’s an ancient GM engine from the early 2000s reflected in the mpg 😂

[@cabottaxi]

Wondering what the resale value of these cars are . I buy my cars usually BMWs cash outright.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

We’ll have to wait and see

[@nigel.w]

MGs tend to suffer more depreciation than most. Even their EVs haven't fared that well, in a market where most EVs have fared much better than ICE cars. You can easily get one of the early MG EVs for 20k. Less than two years old, circa 20k miles, top spec, depreciation approaching 30%. About 20% in the first year. And the ICE cars fare significantly worse. I don't think it's horrendous. It's not like the old Alfas. And, of course, perecentages are only one aspect. You're obviously losing far less actual cash than you would buying the likes of a new BMW. However, you would have thought, given the top spec facelift version of the ZS EV with longer range costs 5k more than the previous top spec model, and given the generally stronger market performance of used EVs, that the older model would have fared better, even taking the lower range into consideration. I know it's not comparing apples with apples, and doesn't exactly answer your question, but it hopefully demonstrates well enough that MG seems to still be suffering a significant barand image problem. I suspect that the best way to buy a new HS is by way of a lease/PCP deal, rather than cash. Or, wait a year, and buy a gently used one.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@nigel.w But if you pay less for the car in the first place, you can theoretically "afford" more depreciation......

[@nigel.w]

@@Brian-om2hh I agree. I think I essentially said as much about half-way through. If you buy a new BMW, you will almost certainly lose more actual cash than you would buying a new MG HS.

[@richfixescars]

Good review Jim 👍. Looks like a knock off Mazda CX-5. Be interesting for you to test the rivals, CX-5, Qashqai, Tiguan, Sportage, Tucson etc and compare quality. With these budget cars it's often the noise and vibration that are bad. I think it's a car to lease until the warranty expires, the mechanicals are not yet proven.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Rich, it’s actually pretty smooth. Why they didn’t spend £20 on some better leather for the steering wheel is a puzzle though.

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Yes, it is a bit ‘steady eddie’, but like you say it’s a bargain at the purchase price. Was surprised by the cost to lease it going through your Lease Loco link though… maybe because it’s in stock/ top of the range?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yeah probably 👍

[@jamesinbradford5882]

I asked for one has a courtesy car , I was looking forward to take it on a nice run but sadly heavy snow put a stop to that. I had a automatic which was great , it looks good inside and out. Sadly it’s a little too big for my need’s.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍

[@ianbarbarafry575]

Thanks for a great review. As far as I'm concerned, burying the temperature system controls like it has, is a real deal breaker - shame!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It is a bit annoying, you can use voice commands though!

[@TrassseB]

u really get use to it... except for the part when ur on the phone and u cant access the climate screen...lol

[@stocky8astocky494]

Does it have memory driving seat position

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Not that I remember

[@alanjackson5438]

I'd of liked to know how it was rated for safety. Thanks 👍

[@stevethom]

It has a 5 star ncap rating as it has all the latest safety kit within the MG pilot system.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

What Steve said……

[@ericharvey9456]

Some reviewers say the auto gearbox is clunky and the manual has a sloppy feel. Any feedback please from owners of either.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

The Auto is not 100% the smoothest out there but neither is a DSG etc - basically, it's a good transmission.

[@ericharvey9456]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Thanks for your feedback.

[@LeonardoSummers]

The sat nav system is laggy loading up but then it’s actually fine when guiding. My only issue is there is no courtesy lighting in the front or back also what does the yellow triangle with an exclamation ❗️ mark mean??

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It would suggest some kind of fault

[@srosewood7368]

The triangle means, the car is unable to pick up the speed sign on that part of the route.

[@marchorton1070]

Good review iam of to buy one .I think it looks great

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Marc

[@Bribie12]

Why are cars so horribly expensive in the UK? Here in Australia an MG HS is around $AUD 35,000 which is £17,500 approx. My own car is a ZS 2021 model that was the equivalent of £10 grand drive away.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

We pay cart loads of tax

[@Bribie12]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuruand we think we are taxed to buggery!! 🥸

[@KevrenBey]

Hi I'm from Turkey and i realy wonder this SUV; is it reliable ? especially its ENGINE and Transmission ? i real wonder please answer someone; i will prefer tihs suv because of its price and fully equipment of car.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I don’t think there are any serious known common issues with the drivetrain yet

[@KevrenBey]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru thank you ,i hope so, i really loved this car.

[@JezEvans-lu7gf]

Where’s echo mode I can’t find it in my hire car mg hs car!!!!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I can;t remember, it's ages ago that I did this. In the menu system somewhere.

[@andyreid1926]

I like what I see the boot is big enough for a wheelchair as some of us are in one and no one ever mentions wheelchairs/when looking at boots

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍

[@rogerashurst577]

Had one from new. About 6 months ago ,best mpg is 28,tail gate dose not close every time,when in stop start mode,have to watch out for car rolling back and soft ware flaky,not the best.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

No way? that's a bummer

[@terryhoole8557]

Is there a diesel version of this vehicle And if so what are the fuel figures

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

No

[@TheMisterB2u]

Top selling car in UK for January 23,so MG must be doing something right? I'm looking at this to buy or a Duster 1.3(150) auto.Hard to decide at the moment,as I haven't driven either yet !

[@Eminharbourminimarket]

Hi, I'm going through the comments to find some information about the cabin insolation. Is it a quiet ride???

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

From memory it was pretty decent but obviously not what you’d get in a premium car.

[@Eminharbourminimarket]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Thank you for the reply. I drive a f31 on 19" run flats, boy it's premium.. noisy! 😅

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@Eminharbourminimarket 😂

[@dinalathia5059]

Hi I’m looking for a electric car SUV for a family, I’m looking for something what will last long and is comfortable to drive. I was looking for MG but would you reccomend any other cars?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Not at a similar budget. The best SUV tyke family electric cars at the moment in my option are not really SUVs, they are IONIQ 5 and Skoda Enyaq.

[@Dknightxs]

The ones we get here in Pakistan have a much better looking dual tone interior that comes in different coloured. Dunno why other countries didnt get that.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍

[@smiffter97]

The MG Website specs states the Excite has leather style upholstery and the Exclusive has Leather Upholstery with a £500 option for Red Leather Upholstery so your constant mention of Pleather is not accurate👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’ll throw myself off a bridge by way of apology 😂There are many different grades of leather by the way, some of which have faux leather face and real leather backing, it’s very common. It can be called leather but it’s not quite. Look it up, it’s a bit of an eye opener.

[@bernardcharlesworth9860]

Great video but with oil prices would buy the ev version.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Fair enough 👍

[@Brian-om2hh]

MG certainly seem to be selling plenty of cars just now, but most seem to be the smaller models, not this one. I wonder why that might be? Seems odd....

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’ve noticed a lot of these on the road to be honest

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru There is one sometimes parked in the car park I use on the occasions I do go to work. I'm semi-retired..... But I have yet to see another. Might it be because the big buzzword now is fully electric, which this MG variant doesn't do. Although I think they offer a hybrid version. I could be wrong....

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@Brian-om2hh maybe, there are plenty around my way to be honest.

[@DawleyDude]

follow up from my previous comment a while ago, i fully regret buying one, had i known then what i know now i would have picked something else, MG didn't tell buyers about the after market cheap dongle you have to have stuck to your window to get dab working as they don't have the chips to fix them, the screen is glitchy, the car doesn't save your preferred driving mode so if you want eco or sport or normal you have to select this everytime you start the car, the sound quality from the speakers is average, the other downside of the cheap dongle you get stuck with is that one of your usb is always taken up by it if you want the radio on, theres no wireless android auto so again theres another wire needed for your phone, the ride is comfortable but it is better in rival cars like Nissan or Honda or even Dacia! The heating controls are laggy and a pain to use when driving, the heated seat control is also on the screen and you can't adjust the temp of the seat like in older cars with heated seats, the rear view mirror is large and i find myself ducking sometimes to see round it, theres no front parking sensors which is odd for a new car, the rear camera works ok but i fear as the car ages the laggy entertainment system will get worse, i'll keep mine for 12months as a run around and honestly won't recommend anyone get one, the new facelift model is due to come out soon and they've not tackled any of the current model issues, i use my car for round town trips and i drive sensibly in eco mode and im getting 22mpg.. my advice is to not be fooled by the luxury look and list of gadgets, they're basic entry level gadgets and the reason the car is so much cheaper than rivals is because they've crammed it with entry level luxury, you'll get more for your money with a mid range nissan or buy a top spec used car, you're taking the same risk because from what ive experienced so far, this model isn't built to last

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👌

[@jwhitts]

Posted a genuine review/question but got deleted for some reason? 🤷‍♂️

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

What was it? KZbin sometimes thinks comments are being offensive when they’re not.

[@jwhitts]

Just bought a 2020 HS excite but having a few issues which I’m not sure if is the same with others or just mine. The auto gearbox is very jumpy, especially at slow speeds, feels like the car wants to shoot forward, even with the slightest press on the accelerator. The start/stop system is also causing a concern, when turning right the other day, it activated as I was waiting to turn right, when I pressed the accelerator, there was a good couple of seconds delay - a bit concerning especially when trying to make a quick turn in oncology traffic. I have never had issues with other automatic cars 🤷‍♂️ thanks for any advice 👍🏻😀

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

⁠ I saw a video on how to access a secret menu to make thev auto box a bit livelier somewhere. Have a search for it.

[@srthfsd7996]

MG HS Dear sir i have also some type of indication I my driving on hill station , some reason traffic jam and i have to reverse (R) mode car when i reverse the car not so much hills , suddenly while on reverse there is little runber buring smell and there is indication like ""turn your engine off" with some red engine picture heated sign but i was stuck and never turn off in that situation and reversing MG HS NEAR 3--5 MINIUTE WHEN I REACH AFTER 3--5 minutes then i stop my engine for a while Can u explain this indication or burning smell After then drive this car back from hill station but no problem there Is up mentioned situation cause some big problem in car like engine, clutch , gear box etc Can u guide in this regard Thanks

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You need to contact your dealer ASAP and try not to drive the car in the meantime. If you have breakdown cover, call them.

[@srthfsd7996]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Dear as i say i was on hill station but after 2 days i come back to my home driving near 400--600 km sir but what these indication means means??

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@srthfsd7996 I’m not a mechanic, it could be many things. You need to get someone to look at the car.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Interesting thanks 👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks

[@tardeliesmagic]

That look alright!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍

[@exex9378]

Wish I would of bought this car brand new rather than the used Cupra Formentor I paid 6k more for

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Not a fan of the Cupra?

[@exex9378]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuruinfotainment system drives me nuts

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Ah ok

[@philtucker1224]

I’m not sure the DCT title is a very wise move by MG as personally any car with a D in its name I always assume is a diesel.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👌👍

[@stevethom4534]

Even a DB9?

[@philtucker1224]

@@stevethom4534 yes, - obviously a nine cylinder diesel. If it was petrol it would have be a DB9i - it’s not rocket science 😂

[@stevethom]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NM-gr1iq]

The same car is 17K in the Philippines

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Wow

[@Brian-om2hh]

It does make you wonder what's going on regarding pricing structures etc. I recall reading an article 20+ years ago about a certain model of Rover car being £4000 cheaper in *New Zealand* than here in the UK....despite being built here in Britain. Perhaps things are different in NZ, in that they'll only pay what they feel something is worth? In which case a shiny new Allegro might have been 50p.

[@nigel.w]

@@Brian-om2hh I lived in NZ for 38 years, barring a few years. Most new cars are significantly more expensive there. And I think it's much harder to find a reliable cheap car. The rise of Japanese imports made the average used car cheaper, and more reliable due to them being newer than most of the cars on the road previously. At the very bottom end of the new market, there's not that much difference between prices in NZ and the UK, but as soon as you move beyond the very bottom, the differences just keep getting bigger and bigger and bigger. Premium brands are a real rip-off. And it's not down to taxes. The dealers simply have huge margins on new premium cars. As far as a certain model of Rover being £4000 cheaper in NZ than in the UK, I very much doubt it. But, twenty-odd years ago, MG-Rover was already selling hardly any cars in NZ, and by the time MG-Rover went bust, there was only one dealer left in Auckland. I suspect that if this is true, it was a promotional price to get rid. I'll also add that at that time, the average income in NZ was far lower than it was in the UK. I may as well also note that the whole car ownership experience is different. For instance, there are hardly any independent brand specialists in NZ. Generally speaking, if you buy a premium car in NZ, not only will it cost far more to buy in the first place, it will also cost far more to maintain. And Australia is much worse.

[@nigel.w]

Yeah, but what's the average income in the PI? And what's the Government policy towards cars? Does the Government want to encourage mobility and car ownership? Incomes, taxes, government policies, different world views, different freight costs, and different warranty lengths and terms all play a part in pricing.

[@argentau5513]

I think you are referring to MG ZS and not MG HS. MG HS is a 1.5 Tubro P1.224M right now

[@TrassseB]

Engine is slightly small and underpowerd for a 2ton car and the gearbox is very jerky. The suspension is not good at all around speed bumps of london roads and i get 25mpg around town which is atrocious (Thats the same as what i get on my other car Mercede AMG) which has a 5.5 liter engine. on motorways doing 70-80mph i get 36-39 mpg not bad but nothing special. if we got the 2.0 AWD version that the rest of the world got for this car, it the power & consumption would have been much better and the gearbox would have behaved better and I would have made my peace with the below avrage suspension the rest of the car is very nice, looks, quality & feel & u get a lot of tech for ur money & i really like the looks it looks classy

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Really? I got much better MPG than that during my review week but I guess there's a lot more start stop driving in London. I thought the suspension was OK considering too.

[@TrassseB]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I dont know if im just a very unlucky guy and got a bad lot or something because my MPG is avrage 25-28 mpg around town and i have owned the car for just over 1 yera and done 9000 miles. & befor the car did 6000 miles transmition light came on twice and would not shift into gear and twice the check engine light came on but on all times they switched off by them selfs withing 15 min of driving and when the car sat 2 weeks without being turned on the battery completely died i jumpstarted it and again the dashboard was a christmas tree with lights but they all went off wthing 15 min. Supspension is horrible in bumps on a smooth road its acceptable. but again i dont know if its just my car I will take it for a service this week and will stay there to see exactly whats wrong with it.

[@carrysolda1657]

I agree .I think with the weight the 2 litre option would be ideal and also it comes with an all wheel drive .I’d say that would iron out the jerking at low speeds and on hills .Also the 2 litre has a 6 speed transmission instead of the 7 speed in the 1.5 litre.I guess it would be also tuned different to withstand the extra power .In a few years these cars would be spot on hopefully in the next model upgrade.

[@carrysolda1657]

I drove the 2 litre hs and the zst 1.3 litre.The zst was smooth and drove well and also had good breaks for the weight .The HS 2 litre was jerky and the turbo seemed not synchronised with the transmission.It was a terrible drive but the zst was beautiful.I brought the zst essence top spec .

[@davidmay2073]

Would love to Know what you would call a good car to look at?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

If you disagree mate that’s fine, does nothing for me looks wise. It’s not at all ugly, nor is it good looking, nor is it interesting to look at. It’s just there in my eyes.

[@rodrigodiaz1321]

Are the parts made in England or in China?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cars are assembled in China so I guess many of the parts are made there too, just like your phone, tv, computer etc.

[@silky-soul]

i disagree, i have an MG HS exclusive and allthough the interior etc is good it's a case of all that glitters is not gold. the android auto is slow as hell, the screen goes blank every now and again, the car drives like a kangaroo because it's under powered - if your drive is on an incline then you can hardly reverse up it because it's so weak - my advice is dont buy one of these because they are more trouble than they are worth.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Fair enough, sounds like you got a dud 👌

[@Balkans73]

Thank you, I had almost convinced myself into buying the MG🥵. I think I'm correct in paying that little more for a Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 or the Tucson.

[@kevyo43]

Average is 44mpg motorway 52mpg 1.5dct

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👌

[@TMxl-w5t]

That's good news, I ordered a HS, Auto, Exclusive This morning.. 👍👍👌👌

[@davidfaorlin7620]

The model you are driving has leather seats, not pleather.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

What can legally be called leather and what is actually leather and 2 entirely different things I’m afraid.

[@davidfaorlin7620]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru That could be said then for any car on the market today...

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@davidfaorlin7620 No it couldn’t. The quality of the material in this is well off the mark - I should know, Ii’ve driven about 60 new cars this year. It’s a cheap car so they have to cut corners somewhere.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Pete

[@chrissmith7655]

Are they made in China?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yep, I think a small number in Thailand too

[@stevethom4534]

Yes made in Shanghai by SAIC the owner of MG brand. They manufacture about 9 million cars a year including all the cars they make for Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick for the Asian and Australian markets.

[@dna9838]

Buying an MG is effectively supporting the Chinese government. Think of it like buying a nice cheap Beetle in the 1930s, despite the warning signs that some people were pointing out about where Germany was headed.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Just like buying pretty much any consumer electronics - including the device you posted this message from I expect.

[@dna9838]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru yup. Very much so. For a few years now I've been consciously looking for local first for exactly that reason.. Local, then regional and democratic countries, and then only buying from threat countries if no other option. This phone will be my last Chinese made phone. There are more options now.. Made in Korea, Japan, India...

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@dna9838 the majority of components still come from China. You’ll also find Chinese components in almost all production cars on the market.

[@dna9838]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru agreed. Can't change overnight.. But as mentioned there are positive steps we CAN take in the meantime...and 'assembled in' counts for something, in supporting local suppliers and communities, and democratic partners, and more importantly denies the flow of funding for the unaccountable Chinese government and its strategic plans. We need our democratic economies to be stronger and less dependent on a controlled economy that can flood ours with artificially low cost items while making long term strategic plans that are worrying at best. Our future way of life depends partly the way we choose to spend our wealth now.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@dna9838 all of that sounds great but is pretty much impossible for the large part as nobody else is manufacturing half of the various components. Lots of items ‘manufactured’ elsewhere are simply assembling Chinese parts. I can’t fault your spirit pal but we have simply given away our industries to the point of no return. Recent closure of the large EV battery plant probably is the final nail in our car production coffin.

[@localreviewking134]

Buy nearly new; 2024 prices = £15,000!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@abc33944]

Tbh the new car market is competitive enough This has to be beyond expectations to Compete ... so y buy this When the likes of Mazda toyotas have a good standing .. historically This is going to be ur typically Chinese junk in a few years ... watch

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I doubt it

[@stevethom4534]

SAIC, the Chinese manufacturer who owns the MG brand produce about 9 million cars a year! They produce all Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac marques for the Asian and Australian markets so have learnt a lot about how to produce a good car.

[@abc33944]

@@stevethom4534 oh... so the MG brand is a parts bin of all those manufacturers you mention? on a sliding scale of 1-10 .. it will just touch 1

[@stevethom4534]

All mass produced cars are manufactured using a process called "just in time". Most manufacturers today only make the floorpan and bodyshell from stamped out metal welded and bolted together, some will manufacturers will make the engine too. (some will buy one in) Then all the other components like wheel, tyres, exhausts, lights, glass, dashboard, interiors, wipers, battery etc etc. are bought in from suppliers (just enough per day to manufacture that days planned quantity of vehicles) Our MG is fitted with a Varta battery, Michelin tyres etc. so to assume it is Chinese junk is incredibly ignorant. A few years ago nobody would want a Skoda or Dacia but look where these brands are today. Our MG was designed, engineered and tested in the UK but is assembled in China in the same way Volkswagen helped Skoda and Renault helped Dacia to produce much better cars. I would be interested to know what you drive?

[@abc33944]

@@stevethom4534 a 2006 Mondeo 1.8lx 77K + 2005 Mondeo st220 56K and most recent acquisition of a 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 10k, the only TRD version in the UK.. all of which drive better and will most definitely outlast the 'MG'

[@nickyboy.]

187th

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍😂

[@TheMarathonomahos]

The DCT has no resale value. Utter crap

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

🤔

[@Megatronman1]

It looks cheap and nasty.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Not a fan eh?