MG HS PHEV vs Foton Truckmate

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.

MG HS PHEV in South Africa

MG HS PHEV

Promotional Preview Plug-in Hybrid Upcoming
Launch price pending
Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
VS
Foton Truckmate in South Africa

Foton Truckmate

Box Body Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 239,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 82 kW 🔧 142 Nm ⛽ 12.66 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG HS PHEV vs Foton Truckmate: the short answer

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.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HS PHEV Truckmate
Maximum Power HS PHEV- Truckmate82 kW
Maximum Torque HS PHEV- Truckmate142 Nm
Engine Size HS PHEV- Truckmate1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy HS PHEV- Truckmate12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance HS PHEV- TruckmateNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec HS PHEV Truckmate
Generation Upcoming plug-in-hybrid member of the current-generation HS family, retained as one Promotional Preview until final local grades are published. Compact single-row cab platform with a 2,400 mm wheelbase and dropside or box-body factory configurations.
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV Light truck
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment SUV Compact business truck
Vehicle Type SUV Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year - 2025
Facelift History - Current South African Truckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since - Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending - Not Applicable
Spec HS PHEV Truckmate
Fuel Type Plug-in Hybrid Petrol
Hybrid System Plug-in Hybrid Not Applicable
Engine - 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code - Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement - 1500 cc
Cylinders - Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout - Not Officially Disclosed
Valves - Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder - Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration - Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System - Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Bore - Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke - Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power - 82 kW
Maximum Torque - 142 Nm
Combined Power - Not Applicable
Combined Torque - Not Applicable
Motor Type - Not Applicable
Number of Motors - Not Applicable
Motor Location - Not Applicable
Drive Type - RWD
Transmission - 5-Speed Manual
Top Speed - 140 km/h
0-100 km/h - Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile - Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes - Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control - Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter - Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity - Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity - Not Applicable
Battery Type - Not Applicable
Battery Voltage - Not Applicable
Electric Range - Not Applicable
AC Charging Power - Not Applicable
DC Charging Power - Not Applicable
AC Charging Time - Not Applicable
DC Charging Time - Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This HS PHEV and Truckmate 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

HS PHEV vs Truckmate questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.