Comparison - MG HS Exclusive Plug-in Hybrid 2021 - vs - MG ZS EV 2022

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2022 MG HS Excite X Review | Big on Value | Drive.com.au
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2021 MG HS Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review | CarAdvice
MG HS Plus EV 2023 review (plug-in hybrid)
2021 MG HS Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review | CarAdvice
MG HS 2020 review
2022 MG HS PHEV (inc. 0-100) review.
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MG ZS EV Long Range 2023 Review
NEW MG ZS EV review – another electric BARGAIN?!
MG ZS EV Long Range 2023 Review
How the electric MG ZS EV can save you money
Euro NCAP Crash & Safety Tests of MG ZS EV 2019
MG ZS EV | Drive Impressions | Gagan Choudhary
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
32,495
Updated: 
15 Nov 2020
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C

Electric

Battery: 
16.6kWh
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
32mi
198mi
Full Charge Time: 
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Top Speed: 
118mph
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.90s
8.00s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.

PROS
Roomy and practical interior
Comfortable seats and ride
Well equipped with loads of kit
Great value for money

CONS
Unresponsive, noisy engine
Uninspiring handling
Some hard interior plastics
Less than amazing finance deals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Powerful and engaging driveline
Heaps of standard kit
Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV

CONS
Fuel figure on test far from claim
Misses out on seven-year warranty
Benefits may be misconstrued

By: 
caradvice.com.au

PROS
Smooth power delivery
Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals
Spacious interior

CONS
Shorter warranty than other HS models
Heavy steering
Infotainment set-up needs some finessing

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Pros
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Electric
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
206ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
254hp
at 5 500rpm
173hp
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
180.00in
170.10in
Width: 
81.80in
71.20in
Height: 
65.50in
64.90in
Front Track: 
61.90in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
107.00in
101.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.50cu.ft
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.80cu.ft
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3913.00lbs
3549.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
Full Digital Driver Information Display

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Tailgate
Front & Rear Electric Windows all with one-touch up/down
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Black or Red/Black Leather Upholstery
Sports Style Front Seats with One-Piece Back
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Electric Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Centre Sliding Armrest with Storage
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Zone Auto Air Conditioning
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6-Speaker
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
Apple CarPlayTM
360 Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Bi-Function Projection Headlights
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Front and Rear LED Sequential Indicators
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Jam Assist
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent High Beam Assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front and Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Front Seat Belt (3 point with Pretensioner and Load Limiter)
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)