Engine Displacement: 1,490 cc (1.5L Turbo)
The 2025 MG HS features a downsized yet highly efficient 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. In the standard ICE variant, this powertrain is tuned for responsiveness, utilizing Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) technology. In the PHEV (Super Hybrid) version, the displacement remains 1,496 cc, but it is paired with a high-density electric motor to deliver significantly higher combined output.
Max Power: 170 bhp (ICE) / 272–300 bhp (PHEV Combined)
The 1.5T petrol variant produces a steady 170 bhp. However, the standout is the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), which combines a 142 bhp engine with an 184 bhp electric motor to produce a massive 272 bhp (system output varies by region up to 300 bhp). This makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the mid-size segment.
Max Torque: 275 Nm (ICE) / 480 Nm (PHEV Combined)
Torque delivery is immediate in the Hybrid models, peaking at 480 Nm of combined torque, allowing for effortless overtaking. The standard 1.5T petrol engine delivers a respectable 275 Nm starting as low as 1,700 rpm, ensuring minimal turbo lag during city driving.
0-100 km/h: 6.8 Seconds (PHEV) / 9.4 Seconds (ICE)
The MG HS PHEV utilizes its electric motor's instant torque to hit triple-digit speeds in just 6.8 seconds. The petrol-only variant with the DCT gearbox completes the sprint in approximately 9.4 to 9.6 seconds, depending on the trim and kerb weight.
Battery Capacity: 24.7 kWh (PHEV Only)
The 2025 Super Hybrid variant is equipped with a class-leading 24.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. This provides an impressive EV-only range of up to 120 km (NEDC) or 75 miles (WLTP), allowing most daily commutes to be completed without using a single drop of petrol.
