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Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
Five-door mid-size SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Length
5168 mm
4655 mm
Width
1980 mm
1890 mm
Height
1928 mm
1655 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
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
5200 l
507 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
2065 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.65 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
968 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
964 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1044 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
980 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1986 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
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
118 kW
170 kW
Maximum Torque
375 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
220 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
106.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
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
G10+ Van
HS
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
9
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
9
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
11.63 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.35 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 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
11.49 km/l
11.63 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
65
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
2
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
2
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Seat Material
Fabric
PVC Seat with hole
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Microfibre (PU)
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Powered
Seat Trim
Fabric
PVC Seat with hole
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
12.3-inch driver display
USB Ports
Standard
4
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
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 Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Space-saver spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
19-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Multi-link
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
195 g/km
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
665900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
565200
665900
Starting Price Zar
565200
665900
Spec
G10+ Van
HS
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van 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: G10+ Van 61 vs HS 70.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs HS 46.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs HS 98.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs HS 57.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van 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 13 points
HS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
HS
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG HS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HS leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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