MG HS – Compass, Tucson, C5 Aircross COMPETITION!
MG has been a strong competitor in every segment that it has cars in. The cars hold a strong ground when it comes to comfort & technology. It even has cars that are present in the growing segment, for instance, the ZS EV. This product is one of the most successful ones in the country in the electric space. The brand is even working on a C-segment SUV to take on the Hyundai Creta. However, this article will not be dealing with any of them. Today’s article will discuss a potential Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson and Citroen C5 Aircross competition car that sells in foreign markets. We are talking about the MG HS. Let’s discuss this in detail.
Dimensions & specifications
The MG HS is 4574mm long, 1876mm wide, 1664mm tall and sits on a wheelbase of 2720mm. It comes powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine which is capable of producing 160bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual as well as a 7-speed automatic DCT gearbox. HS gets a top speed of 190kmph and can achieve a 0-97kmph in 9.6sec. The SUV comes sat on 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The car even gets a tyre repair kit in markets like the United Kingdom. While MG does have a 2.0-litre diesel engine in India with the Hector, it will be unlikely to see if this car will come with a diesel mill.
Comfort & convenience features
The car being from the stable of MG comes loaded with a ton of features. Electrically 6-way adjustable driver seat, electrically 4-way adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, ambient lighting, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, paddle shifters, electric parking brake with Auto Hold, driving modes, power tailgate, headrest for all passengers and a panoramic sunroof are some of the key ones. The car also gets a ‘Super Sport’ button which can be activated from the steering wheel. This quickly engages the ‘Sport’ mode, turning the ambient lighting colour to red. This mode is however exclusive to DCT variants.
Safety features
The car gets rear parking sensors & camera, ABS with EBD, TPMS, hill launch assist, hill descent control, and 6 airbags being some of the prominent ones in terms of safety. The car even gets an Advanced Driver Assistance System, including Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, active emergency braking, traffic jam assist, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic detection, and high beam assist. Traffic jam assist. In traffic jam assist, the MG HS would follow the car in front up to speeds below 56kmph. The car will also automatically steer, brake and accelerate in the same lane. The car will even come to a halt if the car in front halts. However, these advanced features are not expected in India if the brand decides to bring it here.
Pricing & launch
MG HS is priced at Rs 22.37 Lakh and goes up to Rs 24.95 Lakh in the UK. Only two variants are available in foreign markets (Excite & Exclusive). In India, we expect MG to price this vehicle somewhere around Rs 24 Lakh to start with. The car can become a huge success in the country since it is a great VFM proposition. We have no information regarding whether the car will be brought to India, but we hope MG brings it here. The premium mid-size SUV segment would surely feel the competition if MG finally decides to introduce it here.
The MG HS has everything that it needs to take on the competition cars; premium looks, upmarket interiors, powerful engine and of course, MG’s feature-loaded character. The car will be a valuable addition to the segment, with the ultimate benefit to the final customer only.
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