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.
HS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triber Express remains close.
Triber Express starts ZAR 254,901 cheaperHS from ZAR 499,900 · Triber Express from ZAR 244,999
Five key differences
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Specification
HS
Triber Express
Maximum Power
HS170 kW
Triber Express53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
HS370 Nm
Triber Express96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
HS1986 cc
Triber Express1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
HS11.63 km/l
Triber Express18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
HS145 mm
Triber Express182 mm
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MG HS
2.0T AT Luxury
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
HS
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Triber Express
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
HS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triber Express
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
HS
Triber Express
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 South Africa Triber Express range
Facelift History
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Panel Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Length
4655 mm
3990 mm
Width
1890 mm
1739 mm
Height
1655 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
968 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
964 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1044 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Petrol 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
170 kW
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
9-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
220 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
106.92 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
HS
Triber Express
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
40 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
11.63 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Airbags
7
Front airbags
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
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
2
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
2
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
Manual
Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic electric sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Available
Load Bed Width
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1500 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Standard
USB Ports
4
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
HS
Triber Express
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
182 mm
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
HS
Triber Express
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
commercial utility
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
244999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
commercial utility
Starting Price
665900
244999
Starting Price Zar
665900
244999
Spec
HS
Triber Express
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This HS and Triber Express 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 Triber Express 27.
Efficiency index: HS 46 vs Triber Express 69.
Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs Triber Express 90.
Practicality index: HS 57 vs Triber Express 64.
Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored vs Triber Express 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
HS leads by 8 points
HS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triber Express remains close.
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
Triber Express
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG HS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 61 pts for Triber Express
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HS leads. However, Triber Express may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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