MG HS vs Jetour T1 i-DM

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 in South Africa

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury Petrol 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 665,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 170 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.63 km/l
VS
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG HS vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

HS and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

HS starts ZAR 190,000 cheaper HS from ZAR 499,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HS T1 i-DM
Maximum Power HS170 kW T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque HS370 Nm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size HS1986 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy HS11.63 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance HS145 mm T1 i-DM190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

HS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

HS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

T1 i-DM

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec HS T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. Current local listing
Facelift History Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV SUV
Model Year 2025 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2048 kg
Spec HS T1 i-DM
Length 4655 mm 4705 mm
Width 1890 mm 1967 mm
Height 1655 mm 1843 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 507 l 574 l
Kerb Weight 1590 kg 2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 2348 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 300 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.65 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 968 mm 1030 mm
Rear Headroom 964 mm 1010 mm
Front Legroom 1044 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 980 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This HS and T1 i-DM 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: HS 70 vs T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: HS 46 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: HS 57 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

T1 i-DM leads by 3 points

HS and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Leads by 3 points
69
#2

HS

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 70
Efficiency 46
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance HS +29 Efficiency T1 i-DM +52 Safety HS +5 Practicality T1 i-DM +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

HS

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T1 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 69 pts for HS

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, HS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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HS vs T1 i-DM 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.