A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
E2 starts ZAR 160,000 cheaperE2 from ZAR 339,900 · HS from ZAR 499,900
Five key differences
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Specification
E2
HS
Maximum Power
E2Not Officially Disclosed
HS170 kW
Maximum Torque
E2Not Officially Disclosed
HS370 Nm
Engine Size
E2Not Applicable
HS1986 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E2Not Applicable
HS11.63 km/l
Ground Clearance
E2161 mm
HS145 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Geely E2
Apex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
E2
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
Hatchback
Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
E2
HS
Length
4135 mm
4655 mm
Width
1805 mm
1890 mm
Height
1580 mm
1655 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
375 l
507 l
Kerb Weight
1300 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
E2
HS
Engine
Electric motor
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1986 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
170 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
370 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
220 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 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 Applicable
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
39.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
325 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
HS
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-motor, 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
E2
HS
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
11.63 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.35 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Applicable
11.63 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
15.2
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
HS
Airbags
2
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
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
E2
HS
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
E2
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Powered
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
PVC Seat with hole
Spec
E2
HS
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Spec
E2
HS
Infotainment System
14.6-inch HD 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
8.8-inch LCD
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
E2
HS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
E2
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
E2
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
16-inch alloy wheels
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
E2
HS
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
E2
HS
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
195 g/km
Spec
E2
HS
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
E2
HS
Ownership Role
top
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
665900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
389900
665900
Starting Price Zar
389900
665900
Spec
E2
HS
Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 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 E2 and HS comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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