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Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
HS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Coolray
HS
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Coolray
HS
Length
4380 mm
4655 mm
Width
1795 mm
1890 mm
Height
1609 mm
1655 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
507 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2065 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
475 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
750 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.65 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
968 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
964 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
980 mm
Spec
Coolray
HS
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1986 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW
170 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
370 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
106.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
232.70 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
HS
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
9
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
9
Spec
Coolray
HS
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
11.63 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
9.35 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
11.63 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
HS
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
2
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
2
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
HS
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
HS
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
PVC Seat with hole
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfibre (PU)
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Powered
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
PVC Seat with hole
Spec
Coolray
HS
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Spec
Coolray
HS
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch driver display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.3-inch
Spec
Coolray
HS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Coolray
HS
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
HS
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space-saver spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
Coolray
HS
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
HS
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
195 g/km
Spec
Coolray
HS
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Coolray
HS
Ownership Role
top
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
665900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
429900
665900
Starting Price Zar
429900
665900
Spec
Coolray
HS
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and HS comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs HS 70.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs HS 46.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs HS 98.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs HS 57.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs HS not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
HS leads by 2 points
Coolray and HS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
HS
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG HS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HS leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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