The MG HS appears set to join the C-segment SUV fray in Malaysia, with one example sighted in Juru Autocity in Perai, Penang by paultan.org reader, Faiz SMJ.
In markets where the MG HS is already on sale, such as Australia, the C-segment SUV is equipped with a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 160 hp and 250 Nm of torque, and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Comparable sub-2.0 litre turbocharged SUVs in the Malaysian market include the Volkswagen Tiguan and Proton X70.
Thus equipped, the MG HS makes comparable power to that from the fully electric ZS EV crossover, which outputs 150 PS but more torque at 350 Nm from its electric drive motor, which is fed by a 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery offering up to 335 km of range.
Only the exterior of this local example of the MG HS has been photographed so far, though the MG Australia web site shows that the crossover is equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, accessed through a 10.1-inch full colour infotainment screen. Hardware connectivity on Australian-market vehicles include four USB ports, while audio comes courtesy of a six-speaker system.
Safety equipment on Australian-market versions also gain the MG Pilot suite, which packs AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, smart speed assist and traffic jam assist, according to the brand’s Australian website. Other comfort features for the HS in that market include configurable interior lighting and a full-length panoramic sunroof.
For reference, Australian pricing for the MG HS starts from AUD29,900 (RM93,455) for the first of five variants, up to AUD40,690 (RM127,181) for the top variant that is on sale Down Under.
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If it comes with the same prices as AUS, then it will be a fierce competitor to the value for money, action packed X70. I doubt it. Yaris GR is priced RM 159k there while here the same car cost RM 286k. Expect to be in the range of RM140-160k.
there are reasons why proton’s rebadge Geely are selling in great numbers while other China cars including Jinbei, Dong Feng, Cherry and even Great Wall Haval dont.
coz geely rebadge is using proton name
buyer got familiarity, comfort and confident in the established proton name and it after sales service network
if geely came in alone…sure DOA like others
mazda “kutuk” design wanna be?
Such MG Rover HS sell under RM80K in Siam.
that is MG ZS, not MG HS.
Hope in Malaysia is also back with 7 year warranty. Looking forward for availability of all dealership in Malaysia Esp Perak area.
Rear lights looks like the BMW X5!
hope VTA assessment get quick approval.. come and give varieties to mini suv segment.
Buy Proton better.. Proton X70.. Good RV maybe..
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