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HS
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X200 Double Cab
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Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
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 African X200 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Forward-cab double cab
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Length
4655 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1655 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
3030 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
1300 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
968 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
964 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
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
170 kW
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
220 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
106.92 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Double Cab
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
9
5
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
65 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.63 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
65
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
X200 Double Cab
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic electric sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air conditioner
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
4
USB
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
15
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab double cab derivative
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
409900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
665900
409900
Starting Price Zar
665900
409900
Spec
HS
X200 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This HS and X200 Double Cab 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 X200 Double Cab 44.
Efficiency index: HS 46 vs X200 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs X200 Double Cab 88.
Practicality index: HS 57 vs X200 Double Cab 69.
Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored vs X200 Double Cab 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 5 points
HS and X200 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
X200 Double Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
69/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG HS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for X200 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HS leads. However, X200 Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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