New MG HS 2025 Review | Better Than Ever?

[@Rat_29-r73]

I called all garages in my area n whoever had one in was the winner. Headed over and brought it there n then. Cant wait till collection tomorrow.

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s motivated, please come back and tell us what you think Get 😀

[@Rat_29-r73]

​@PlanetautoUK have just left a comment. I'm blown away. It has so much more functionality that isn't mentioned online. 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you ☺️

[@georgedaville4662]

MG just keep upping their game. I love the latest exterior styling cues. Generously equipped interior with great tech. Amazing economy too. Great review Ben, bring on the road trip.👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s leaps and bounds ahead of the previous one in every way, and it drives sooo differently, we need to drive the PHEV now 😀 thank you George hope alls good with you.

[@firefighter387]

Looks great in Australia the trophy version comes with the panoramic roof, space saver spare wheel and 10 year 250000 km. Warranty for £20,995.00. we always get ripped off in the UK.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It's amazing how much variation there is with specs when it's a different county, isn't it. Just don't be telling people in the UK that the Australian version has a panoramic, lol. Thank you, @firefighter387

[@StephenRandall-x6s]

Yep,same with skoda,looked at the australian market usually better specd and averaging 2000k cheaper and they have upd the warranty to 7 years( was already 5!) and uk stills gets a meagre 3 yr with loads of exclusions.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Seeing this all over, @StephenRandall-x6s - different markets really highlight how much more things cost here at the moment. Hopefully things will getter. Thank you.

[@youcouldnthandleme4446]

We don't need panoramic roof in the uk ,it's always raining 😂

[@PlanetautoUK]

@youcouldnthandleme4446 many disagree with you, it does let a lot of light in 😀

[@sidjyothi]

Absolutely phenomenal review. So thorough. And yes, this generation of MG products are unbelievably good.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Totally agree with you, @sidjyothi - this brand has come on in leaps and bounds in less than 10 years. Impressive to say the least. Thank you.

[@akmalfahmimdamin-250]

The backside got an upvote for me, its clean and mature but for some reason, i prefer the pre facelift for the front. Its more imposing and got more present 😉

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ah interesting I prefer the more slimmed understated front 😀

[@MarthaMansbridge]

Saw them this week in the showroom - this is a vast improvement on what was already a very nice car. The deal breaker for me is the lack of panoramic roof - I can’t fathom why they’ve removed this even from the outgoing model. Whilst the interior it very nice it’s very, very dark - I have a 2&3 year old and they’d hate the dark rear. One point - this is a brand new HS not a facelift of the old one and finally they have aligned the frontal styling of all new models. We won’t see a new one for a while now.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You're right @MarthaMansbridge,, and my mention of Gens may be a little confusing. It's based on the Roewe RX5 platform. We are hoping that the panoramic returns in future iterations, although we didn't find it too dark in the back, even with the privacy glass.

[@arthurshort3124]

i just wished it had a sunroof like my HS exclusive its what I love

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s a strange omission, especially for the UK, hopefully we’ll see a special edition Arthur, thank you

[@alasdair_gray]

Great review and thank you for going into such great detail. I was planning on getting the new Dacia duster 2024 however came across this new model which is in the same ball park with regards to price. My only concern about this is HS is the very poor MPG. Currently getting 50mpg on my existing Dacia Jogger Petrol.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, my mpg was very rarely below 45mpg and I do not drive economically, I’m wondering why it’s listed as being that low, the road trip will demonstrate its 50’s. Best bet request a decent test drive and really test the mpg, reset it first though. Thank you Alasdair, keep us posted.

[@jamesnicholl8016]

You make it sound that this is a facelift of previous model. Its not , this is a completely different car.

[@PlanetautoUK]

No it is, James, you're right, and my mention of Gens may be a little confusing. It's based on the Roewe RX5 platform. Thank you.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

Excellent review, as ever. I'm thinking about one of these when I eventually replace my Ioniq HEV (which is good, but a bit low for older passengers).

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s the thing about SUV’s - far easier to get in and out of! Thank you, Nigel, glad you enjoyed our review.

[@keithware5314]

Thanks Ben, I'm looking forward to your testing of the phev version. Keep up the good work.

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome Keith, and thank you - we’ll see what we can do 😀

[@RichardNelson-h4b]

Really like the look of this MG, looks like they have done a good job of this,time will tell I guess. When can we see the road trip Ben👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is impressive, and il rush it through after latest Picanto Richard, also watch out this week, something rather special coming.

[@Rat_29-r73]

Got mine today, and all I can say is it's fantastic. I can connect my phone to the car and open it when miles away. I can also track it. When i open the door, it'll say in the speakers about the time date and weather. I've upgraded from a 2007 nissan qashqai si this is huge for me. There is so much more to say, but could be better daid in a video

[@PlanetautoUK]

They’ve improved immensely, some nice features too, which colour have you gone for?

[@Rat_29-r73]

@@PlanetautoUK black. See my sister has a 2024 hs but with single screen , and we have compared differences. I know my one is completely new but nice to see what's been upgraded

[@PlanetautoUK]

The drive is what amazed me, way more agile and grounded mind you new platform and engine. Enjoy Kitty

[@Rat_29-r73]

@PlanetautoUK yeah definitely more grounded. Love the power as well.

[@PlanetautoUK]

What are you getting to the gallon, if you don't mind me asking. We were amazed to be getting mid 50's - for a petrol, that's astounding.

[@flaw3dgenius222]

Looks stunning but the last gen drove like Jelly so its great to hear it corners well now.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It was fun the previous gen it pitched like our W124 mean’t it was chuckable, this is completely different Genius

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

Hopefully in 5 years, these will be £15,000 then I can snap one up second hand. I want a red one with tan leather. I flirted with the idea of getting the new ZS Hybrid+ but this is just so much nicer, and since I’m either getting an MG6 or a Rover 75 as my first car, then I think I’ll hold on to that for a few years until I can buy one of these for a good price used. Can’t wait to buy one…. Eventually

[@PlanetautoUK]

Sounds a plan, and love the retro first car - we’ve a C124 Mk2 Golf 16v and an ej9. Keep us posted, both very cool and interesting cars.

[@myothurazaw]

The front and the side profile are spot on but the rear end could do with a better design.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Going to have to agree to disagree on that one, @myothurazaw - both of us agree it’s a very nice looking rear.What else about it do you like?

[@only_one_renegade6128]

My one arrives in 3 months

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s exciting, @only_one_renegade6128. What trim did you choose?

[@ScotsGal]

Congrats on your new car ....I have the outgoing 2024 Trophy manual and I love it ...this new model is stunning ..ill be going for one in the next 2 yrs ..you get plenty of bang for your buck with MG

[@only_one_renegade6128]

@ScotsGal I'm Scottish as well 😂😂and yeah this 1st mg car I've ever had it looks the part and trophy version i got all the bells an whistle 😂😂

[@ScotsGal]

@@only_one_renegade6128 ..smashing....as I said the new HS is stunning especially the Trophy model your getting ..electric tailgate , electric folding heated door mirrors, heated leather front seats , reclining back seats and a whole host of other in board safety tech ..I'm bloody jealous...MG have really stepped up their game.....enjoy your new car 👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s the driving experience where it’s really noticeable

[@davidroe5821]

Thanks again for your good review I'm hoping the zs hybrid is going to be just as good, as I'm waiting before I make my decision as I'm keen on the new MG 3 to , So I'm hoping you can get your hands on the zs as soon as it's comes on the market over hear ,and then wait for your good judgement to give me an idea on which One to go for ,before i go and have a test drive in them .

[@PlanetautoUK]

A look at that may come sooner than you think, watch this space. Thank you David

[@markcarson8]

Nice review again Ben, the car looks really nice and affordable compared to the German cars.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It really is, Mark - you get a lot of car for the money. Even if it was just the economy we were getting and the comfy seats it would be great value for money, but add in the safety and tech too, and there’s a lot to like about this car. Thank you

[@1happydream]

Great review ! Can You please make deeper considerations about Fuel consumption ? You said little above 5 litres/100 km ...correct ? Thany You

[@PlanetautoUK]

It's around that figure, @1happydream - depends on how you drive it. Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review.

[@TimHayton]

Not convinced, I've got the mk1 HS Phev and would miss the bits they have taken out. If the pano roof, interior lighting, and sequential indicators had stayed I would move over. On the plus side, the 75 mile EV range is a biggy so waiting to see what you think about the Phev.

[@PlanetautoUK]

I have noticed less vehicles with indicators like that, roof likely due to weight affecting efficiency, we do miss that - yes the PHEV will be the really interesting one thank you Tim

[@tarakanjana4482]

😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉🎉 . Super value 🎉🎉

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is indeed 💪

[@aye3678]

Crazy value for money.

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s extremely good value especially in this latest guise.

[@lachcris]

Do the 19" Blade alloys all have Bridgestone tyres & all weather (M+S) in the UK ?.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Il check with MG UK Chris, thank you

[@JacksAviationUK]

Is there interior ambient lighting on the new trophy model? The previous model did so would be disappointing if not.

[@PlanetautoUK]

I honestly can’t remember - il check the B Roll Jacks

[@stephenparker5272]

Hi Ben, with regards to the fuel consumption, was that on the cars info, because mid 50's seems almost too good to be true.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi @stephenparker5272 - there is a shot of it on screen around 1min 26secs showing we were getting 57.7mpg. Our upcoming road trip only compounds this, and it was pretty much high 40's to low 50's pretty much the entire road trip to Birmingham and back, travelling around 60 mph. It was the same for new Kia Sportage - we drive one regularly - it claims mid 40's and we've had up to 50mpg, it all depends on how you drive it (I know it's a travesty for Ben, but just don't floor it, lol) Thank you.

[@lachcris]

I'd be delighted with better economy & I'm a easy driver , here's hoping my SE manual . Pity no folding mirrors but interior rear lights , you win some eh !

[@PlanetautoUK]

You do indeed, enjoy Lachcrris - and do please keep us posted on what you get

[@cookiedais]

We went to have a look & really liked it , however it is not currently offered with Holborn blue in the UK & this is very disappointing as it is a bit of an MG “signature “ colour .

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ahh, the London colours - gotta love 'em. Yes, sadly, there isn't even any blue for the new HS. Maybe for the next Gen? Thank you, @cookiedais

[@garybarry9365]

Amazed you thought that it felt bigger than the previous gen without even having a panoramic!

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s sorcery, Gary! They have done such a good job of maximising the space. Thank you.

[@ellisrochlin2267]

Did you have a blue mark 1 hs WITH A LOVELY SUNROOF , This and previous tweaked 23 one doesnt come to us in uk .

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes we did have a blue one on test. We are in the UK, @ellisrochlin2267 - the Lake District 👍

[@GameWithViiP3R]

Hi guys, will we be seeing a road trip review with the mew mg hs? I heard there is apparently a new self charging hybrid coming soon

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes indeedy, I didn’t know that - thank you ViiP3R

[@stephenbruce9412]

I have a 21 plate mg hs exclusive went for its first mot only done 25000 miles and gave to replace the back discs and shoes only get parts from mg cost £450

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ok, serviceable parts, congrats on only that failing - pads last anything from 20k to 50k, if the pads had been checked more frequently then you wouldn’t have had to replace the discs, any noise or strange braking? sounds like pads rivets scored the discs, grinding etc

[@a.alaziz7410]

When this car MG HS 2025 will be available in all world? In my country Kuwait still not available, they still have the 2024 !! I don’t know should I wait or buy the 2024 !? I am confused !! I need a good advice please 🙏🏻

[@PlanetautoUK]

We can’t find anything on the new one in Kuwait sadly, have you spoken to your nearest dealer a?

[@d.c.Jones70]

I do like it but wish they would go back to putting a pan roof in also don’t like the fake exhaust tips,especially when you look underneath and there actually is twin pipes there!!!! If it’s anything like my MG3 you can change temperature and fan speed and turn a/c on from the right side of the steering wheel using the star feature.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes we miss the pan roof too, it has it’s foibles but it’s the best it’s ever been, a few more tweaks and it’ll be spot on D C, thank you

[@stephenparker5272]

Hi Ben and Annabel, when is the HS road trip video going to drop?.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Stephen - we've got some launch events coming up, and then we will crack on with it - so soonish! Thank you, Annabelle.

[@stephenparker5272]

£680 road tax is a bit of a downer. Although it reverts to £190 after the first year. If indeed it does 50mpg , that's on a par with an electric car being charged at public chargers.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Road tax at any amount is a downer! We were so pleased to be getting mid fifties especially as we spent so much of our road trip on the motorway What else do you like about this new HS, @stephenparker5272?

[@PlanetautoUK]

That is a bit steep, mind you 190 for that size is acceptable, exactly - the PHEV will be an interesting one too.

[@Rat_29-r73]

680 ? I was told first year free and 190 after that when I purchased mine.

[@PlanetautoUK]

This was the case on the earlier gen, as for this one - we’ll double check

[@PlanetautoUK]

It may be different incentives at dealers

[@stizzygrayson5541]

No wireless CarPlay is a real shame

[@PlanetautoUK]

With the price so low, there are going to be some things that are more base level - it’s all about keeping the cost down. Thank you, @stizzygrayson5541

[@AldoScotia]

Small wire a game changer?

[@PlanetautoUK]

In what context Aldo?

[@AldoScotia]

Sorry, my post is confusing. I don't think that having to use a small cable to plug my phone in makes any significant difference. This car looks great

[@PlanetautoUK]

No you’re right, it also ensures it connects seamlessly every time, where as BT can be finicky, thank you Aldo

[@Trevelyan1971]

The cars are looking better so a shame that the service and customer experience is so poor and I say that as someone who actually owned an MG.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Some dealers are a constant challenge for manufacturers, it’s sad it ruins the experience a great vehicle can offer 🧐

[@Brian-om2hh]

The comment I posted yesterday regarding the MG HS being excellent value for money, has vanished. Didn't you like it?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Strange Brian, did we reply to it?

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@PlanetautoUK Not during the time I was online...

[@PlanetautoUK]

In which case it can’t have posted, as you know we reply asap 😀 and you’re spot on

[@AldoScotia]

Bring on the zs hybrid, soon?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Maybe just maybe Saturday evening 😀

[@AldoScotia]

Ill be watching ​@@PlanetautoUK

[@PlanetautoUK]

@AldoScotia enjoy our Cotswolds edition

[@videos-lefteris4381]

how tall are you mate?

[@PlanetautoUK]

6.3ft 18 st ish 😀

[@kazzerw1128]

I've just got my new HS Trophy but there is no keyless entry you have to use the remote or button on the doors. Unless I'm missing something. But I love everything else about it.

[@PlanetautoUK]

The button on the doors makes it keyless, rather than using your key full stop Kazzer 😀

[@kazzerw1128]

@@PlanetautoUK Thank you I thought I was going mad lol

[@PlanetautoUK]

@kazzerw1128 you’re very welcome enjoy and keep us posted on your adventures 😻

[@shaunmurphy2401]

Really like the new shape and interior, but very disappointed by the lack of the panoramic sunroof especially as it’s still on the top of range in other countries! Mistake I believe MG

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s a very strange omission, MG have resolved things like this before in facelifts. Thank you Shaun

[@shaunmurphy2401]

Totally agree, I really like this option on my HS Exclusive and have to think carefully about this new model without it having one! An unfortunate decision on their part I believe! Hopefully they correct it quickly as it could cost them some sales?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it could well do, everybody loves the option of a panoramic.

[@SoumenMukharjee-v8b]

I want deposit mane 👌

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s proper value for money 😀

[@peterpan-pr7ok]

Bit like the Honda zrv

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s certainly a competitor Mr Pan

[@emrah_karaca]

cam tavan olmaması bir eksiklik

[@PlanetautoUK]

MG'nin bir sonraki versiyonda panoramik sunroof'u geri getirmesini umuyoruz. Teşekkür ederim.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

I heard MG used to be an English company..

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes indeed, Morris Garages KB

[@julianburnett7977]

No moon roof they dropped the ball, the design look boring and now more cheap like a ford, where the previous models looked like luxury German cars

[@PlanetautoUK]

Pans seem to be disappearing on many vehicles, mind you the weight really doesn’t help efficiency, as for the design it’s leaps and bounds ahead of previous gen. What don’t you like Julian?

[@julianburnett7977]

@@PlanetautoUK that's interesting I wonder why companies are removing it, Its such a nice quality of life. I like the original mg hs and some of the second gen styling as they remind me of a merc glc or a mazda. But this new version looks incredibly bland and low profile. It doesn't really have bold striking looks, more understated

[@PlanetautoUK]

Interesting, and thank you - we think it’s perfect blend of standard out and understated 😀

[@1mulhall]

i have the misfortune of driving a brand new Chinese MG hs Automatic as a courtesy car for the past 8 weeks . having driven all manner cars for 50 years i can honestly say this MG is the worst car i have ever driven in my entire life and wouldn't have it for free if i was giving it . Its starts with the strong smell of nasty plastics don't ask what the internal fake leather seat are made of .the smell gets into your clothes its that bad . The auto is terrible slow or silly fast with little feel , it also sometimes takes a few seconds to think what to do. this is normally when you are at a junction ready to pull out . The mileage range counts down to 48 mile remaining then disappears to as series of dashes as they cannot reliably calculate the range any lower . The head unit with all the heating controls is rubbish slow and dangerous , the touch screen sensitivity is like old cheap mobile phone , it alway defaults back to another screen . the steering even with all the tech turned off is like driving a bus without power steering when driving over 30mph . Yes you get a load of car for the money but none of it is good

[@PlanetautoUK]

It’s certainly not this one in this country.

[@1mulhall]

@@PlanetautoUK it's a 2024 uk car with 800 miles on the clock. must be a pre face lift

[@PlanetautoUK]

Even so, I’ve driven the length and breadth of the UK in a pre facelift ZS, and not experienced 75% of what you mentioned - the only auto is a GM dev’d powertrain 1L used in a number of Stellantis models, bar the PHEV or manual.

[@andyeaton7045]

Just voted most unreliable car brand.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Depends where you look, some dealer website or What Car?

[@mareksosnowski989]

What we see in the new Chinese car in MG was previously seen in the older generation of the Korean Hyundai - only the packaging is different to deceive

[@PlanetautoUK]

There’s no deception here and moreso no real new options they’re just done better with more room Marek

[@mareksosnowski989]

@@PlanetautoUK but there is nothing new here, it's a typical rehashed joke - the Chinese don't create anything new, they just take or steal other people's ideas and technologies, and in the case of Hyundai, they just play around as they want. All their work, which is done by English design studios, is to create a new packaging, but the technology underneath is far from innovative. For me it's just a Chinese clone of the old generation Tucson. ikona Zweryfikowane przez społeczność Prześl

[@MarlerDunshee]

If you are one of us, addicted to kislux this show, please gather here

[@PlanetautoUK]

Well Marler, I’m going to reach out to Kiss lux China and see what they think of this.