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MG HS

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2025 Generation Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. Current version 2025 Body style Five-door mid-size SUV
HS is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 665,900
On-road in
ZAR 684,890
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 665,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 7,991
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 665,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 8,797/month Based on 1.5T DCT Comfort Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1986cc (2.0L) Torque:370Nm (273 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:145mm (5.7″) Power:170kW (228 bhp) Boot507L (17.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 11.63 km/l (27 mpg)
City 9.35 km/l (22 mpg)
Highway 16.95 km/l (40 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the MG HS in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,797
Total Interest
ZAR 127,823
Total Payable
ZAR 527,823
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.5T DCT Comfort. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

MG HS

HS is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The MG HS is the largest conventional passenger SUV in MG South Africa’s current retail range. Four derivatives combine two engines and two equipment grades: 1.5T DCT Comfort, 1.5T DCT Luxury, 2.0T AT Comfort and 2.0T AT Luxury. All variants share a 4,655 mm length, 1,890 mm width, 1,655 mm height and 2,765 mm wheelbase. The boot measures 507 litres with seats upright and 1,484 litres folded. Dual 12.3-inch screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, electric driver’s seat, rear vents and common braking systems are also shared. Luxury upgrades passenger-seat adjustment, driver lumbar support, three-level front-seat heating, panoramic roof, wireless charging, audio and powered exterior conveniences. The 2.0T Comfort gains some equipment above 1.5T Comfort, including automatic climate control and a power tailgate, so the Comfort label is not perfectly identical across engines. The 1.5T is the efficiency-led route and the only engine with a current page consumption figure. Neither number is safe as a braked rating until MG confirms the column semantics for this generation. Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active. Current five-seat HS on MG’s SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. Dual 12.3-inch displays, smartphone integration, 360-degree camera, electric driver’s seat and rear vents; Luxury adds audio, powered passenger seat, heating, panoramic roof and wireless charging. The HS suits families and business users wanting a larger five-seat SUV with generous standard safety and technology. Comfort works for customers satisfied with the broad common package, while Luxury is for buyers who regularly use seat heating, panoramic roof, wireless charging and expanded seating features. The DCT and 2.0T automatic feel different at crawling speeds, so buyers should test the exact powertrain. Luxury’s powered passenger seat and comfort items may benefit frequent shared use, but Comfort already contains the principal screens, camera and safety technologies. The HS is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Petrol power, a South African price reference of R499,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 7-Speed DCT transmission, a 7-Speed DCT transmission and a Front-wheel drive drivetrain for HS. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for HS

MG HS — Quick Facts

MG HS Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T DCT Comfort Base Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 499,900
1.5T DCT Luxury High Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 534,900
2.0T AT Comfort Performance Petrol Efficiency11.63 km/l Automatic ZAR 629,900
2.0T AT Luxury Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.63 km/l Automatic ZAR 665,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T DCT Comfort Base Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 499,900
1.5T DCT Luxury High Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 534,900
2.0T AT Comfort Performance Petrol Efficiency11.63 km/l Automatic ZAR 629,900
2.0T AT Luxury Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.63 km/l Automatic ZAR 665,900
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MG HS Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2025
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Generation
Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
Model Year
2025
Production Status
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Facelift History
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
Length
4655 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1655 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 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
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1986 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
170 kW
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
220 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
106.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Available
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Transmission Speeds
9
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.35 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
65
Auto Start Stop
Standard
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
City Mileage
9.35 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
7
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
2
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
2
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
AEB
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
Heated Seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Android Auto
Standard
Touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
USB Ports
4
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
Roof Rails
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Fog Lamps
Standard
Headlights
LED with manual levelling
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Locking Differential
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electric
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Starting Price
665900
Starting Price Zar
665900
Driving fit

Where the MG HS Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Buyers sensitive to low-speed DCT operation should test it in their own traffic. The best buyer for HS can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Petrol power and a South African price reference of R499,900 with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
Fuel capacity differs: 55 litres for 1.5T and 65 litres for 2.0T. The urban test for HS should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a power output of 125 kW is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
Adaptive cruise, autonomous emergency braking, lane functions, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic support and driver monitoring are shown across the matrix. For highway buyers, the HS needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for HS. Run HS at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a Front-wheel drive drivetrain, a front-wheel drive drivetrain and a South African price reference of R534,900 is more informative than maximum speed for HS. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for HS
Off-Road
Seven airbags, including a far-side unit, are standard, and MG lists fourteen assistance functions through MG Pilot. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for HS. For HS, the sensible check is the exact front-wheel drive arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for HS. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for HS

MG HS — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this model range. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

HS deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

MG marks the feature fitted to both 2.0T grades; exact public mode names still require confirmation. One technical conflict must remain outside buyer claims: the local towing table labels 750/1,500 under braked/unbraked headings in an implausible order. A fair review of HS should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol, a power output of 125 kW and a 7-Speed DCT transmission can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for HS is specific. A 7-Speed DCT transmission gives it a reason to be considered, while a 7-Speed DCT transmission and a Front-wheel drive drivetrain set the boundaries for HS. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for HS. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for HS. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for HS

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R499,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 125 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Gearbox: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for HS can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for HS depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written HS quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate HS budget.
  • ✕A short HS test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕HS capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent HS grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published HS figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm HS stock and support terms.

MG HS FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the MG HS run from R499,900 to R665,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 1.5T DCT Comfort, 1.5T DCT Luxury, 2.0T AT Comfort, 2.0T AT Luxury. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the MG HS is 145 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The MG HS engine specification depends on derivative: 1.5T DCT Comfort, 1.5T DCT Luxury: 1496 cc, 125 kW (168 bhp); 2.0T AT Comfort, 2.0T AT Luxury: 1986 cc, 170 kW (228 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the MG HS range: 1.5T DCT Comfort, 1.5T DCT Luxury: 14.49 km/l; 2.0T AT Comfort, 2.0T AT Luxury: 11.63 km/l.

Buyers sensitive to low-speed DCT operation should test it in their own traffic. The best buyer for HS can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

Fuel capacity differs: 55 litres for 1.5T and 65 litres for 2.0T. The urban test for HS should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

Adaptive cruise, autonomous emergency braking, lane functions, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic support and driver monitoring are shown across the matrix. For highway buyers, the HS needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

Buyers researching the MG HS often compare it with rivals such as Hyundai ALCAZAR , Dongfeng 06 , Mahindra XUV700 , Mahindra Scorpio-N , Renault Duster . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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