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X200 EV 1.9-tonne Single Cab Chassis CabElectric1-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 591,218ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
MG HS vs JAC X200 EV: 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.
HS starts ZAR 91,318 cheaperHS from ZAR 499,900 · X200 EV from ZAR 591,218
Five key differences
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Specification
HS
X200 EV
Maximum Power
HS170 kW
X200 EV105 kW
Maximum Torque
HS370 Nm
X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
HS1986 cc
X200 EVNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
HS11.63 km/l
X200 EVNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
HS145 mm
X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed
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Spec
HS
X200 EV
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 EV 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 single-cab chassis 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 EV
Length
4655 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1655 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2765 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
3700 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
1900 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
968 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
964 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1044 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Electric Motor
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
170 kW
105 kW
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
1-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
220 km/h
90 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP), supplied by CATL
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Single-speed electric drive
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
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
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.63 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
65
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Airbags
7
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
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 EV
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
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 EV
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
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 EV
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 EV
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
195/70R15 12PR
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab single-cab chassis cab derivative
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
591218 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current official suggested retail price, vat excluded
Starting Price
665900
591218
Starting Price Zar
665900
591218
Spec
HS
X200 EV
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This HS and X200 EV 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.
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