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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
HS
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XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Van
Model Year
2025
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
4655 mm
-
Width
1890 mm
-
Height
1655 mm
-
Wheelbase
2765 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
-
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
-
Payload Capacity
475 kg
-
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
-
Front Headroom
968 mm
-
Rear Headroom
964 mm
-
Front Legroom
1044 mm
-
Rear Legroom
980 mm
-
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
200 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 Nm/tonne
146.8 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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
17.6 km/l
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
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65
Not Applicable
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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
2
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
2
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
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
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.6
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
4
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not Available
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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 Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
base
Starting Price
665900
296999
Starting Price Zar
665900
296999
Spec
HS
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This HS and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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 XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: HS 46 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: HS 57 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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 27 points
HS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
HS
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG HS
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, HS leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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