MG HS Standard vs LUX
Verdict
The MG HS Standard is RM129,900 and the MG HS LUX is RM145,900, so the jump is RM16,000. On the numbers here, that money buys auto emergency braking; it does not buy more engine, torque, driven wheels, cabin footprint or boot space. Both use a 1,490 cc petrol engine with 160 hp and 250 Nm, a dry dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive. For a Malaysian buyer, the LUX is the safer pick on equipment, but the Standard keeps the core HS package intact.
Pick the MG HS Standard if you want the same 160 hp, 250 Nm, 463-litre boot and six airbags for less, and can do without auto emergency braking.
Pick the MG HS LUX if auto emergency braking is a must and you accept that the drivetrain and space are unchanged.
Key differences
- Price: MG HS Standard RM129,900; MG HS LUX RM145,900
- Auto emergency braking: MG HS Standard —; MG HS LUX Yes
- Power: MG HS Standard 160 hp; MG HS LUX 160 hp
- Torque: MG HS Standard 250 Nm; MG HS LUX 250 Nm
- Boot space: MG HS Standard 463 litres; MG HS LUX 463 litres
- Road tax per year: MG HS Standard RM120; MG HS LUX RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,900✓ | RM 145,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,490 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Power | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,574 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,876 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 463 L | 463 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Standard
- Costs RM16,000 less
- Same 160 hp and 250 Nm as the LUX
- Same 463-litre boot and 2,720 mm wheelbase
- No auto emergency braking
- No power or space advantage over the LUX
LUX
- Adds auto emergency braking
- Same engine output as the Standard
- Same boot space with no size penalty
- Costs RM16,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- No larger boot or wheelbase
Standard vs LUX FAQ
Is the MG HS Standard or MG HS LUX better?
The MG HS LUX is better on safety equipment because it adds auto emergency braking. The MG HS Standard is the better buy if price matters more, because power, torque, drivetrain, dimensions, boot space and airbags are the same.
What is the price difference?
The price difference is RM16,000, with the MG HS LUX costing more than the MG HS Standard.
Does the MG HS LUX get more performance?
No. Both variants use a 1,490 cc petrol engine with 160 hp and 250 Nm, paired to a dry dual-clutch automatic driving the front wheels.