MG HS vs Nissan X-Trail
Verdict
The MG HS is the cheaper, punchier five-seater: RM129,900 buys 160 hp, 250 Nm, six airbags and RM120 annual road tax. The Nissan X-Trail asks RM133,888, but gives seven seats, a larger 550-litre boot, a 60-litre tank and quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel use. Its 142 hp and 200 Nm trail the MG, and road tax jumps to RM439. If you need the extra row, the Nissan has the clearer family brief; if not, the MG gives more output and safety kit for less.
Pick the MG HS if you want the lower price, 160 hp/250 Nm performance, six airbags and RM120 road tax in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if seven seats, a 550-litre boot and a quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel figure matter more than outright output.
Key differences
- Price: MG HS RM129,900; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888
- Seats: MG HS 5; Nissan X-Trail 7
- Output: MG HS 160 hp and 250 Nm; Nissan X-Trail 142 hp and 200 Nm
- Boot space: MG HS 463 litres; Nissan X-Trail 550 litres
- Road tax: MG HS RM120 per year; Nissan X-Trail RM439 per year
- Dimensions: MG HS 4,574 mm long, 1,876 mm wide; Nissan X-Trail 4,690 mm long, 1,820 mm wide
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,900✓ | RM 133,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,490 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Power | 160 hp✓ | 142 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 200 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,574 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,876 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 463 L | 550 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
HS
- Cheaper by RM3,988
- Stronger 160 hp and 250 Nm outputs
- Six airbags versus four in the Nissan
- Five seats only
- Smaller 463-litre boot
- No fuel economy figure to compare against the Nissan’s 7.5 L/100 km
X-Trail
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 550-litre boot
- Quoted 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy
- Less power and torque than the MG
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- Four airbags versus six in the MG
HS vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the MG HS or Nissan X-Trail better?
The MG HS is better for five-seat buyers who want more power, more torque, six airbags and lower road tax. The Nissan X-Trail is better if you need seven seats and the larger 550-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan X-Trail costs RM3,988 more than the MG HS, at RM133,888 versus RM129,900.
Which SUV is more practical?
The Nissan X-Trail is more practical for people-carrying and luggage, with seven seats and a 550-litre boot. The MG HS has five seats and 463 litres, though it is wider and has the longer wheelbase.