The MG HS Hybrid+ has just arrived in Australian showrooms, commanding only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV.
UPDATE, 15/10/2025 –Customer deliveries of the MG HS Hybrid+ have begun. We’ve updated this article with revised pricing, service information, and colours, and mentioned a pair of offers currently available for new and prospective buyers.
Now on sale alongside the Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the Hybrid+ will be priced from $40,990 drive-away in Excite trim and $44,990 drive-away in Essence trim.
The corresponding petrol-powered Excite and Essence are currently priced at $35,990 and $39,990 drive-away, thanks to a deal active until October 31.
In contrast, the HS Super Hybrid PHEV is priced at $50,990 drive-away (until October 31) in Excite guise, or $54,990 drive-away for the Essence.
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Additionally, customers who purchase a new MG HS Hybrid+ between October 11 and November 2, 2025, will receive a fuel voucher valued at $1000 – equivalent to a year’s worth of fuel according to MG. Customers who conduct test drives on weekends between October 11 and December 21 will also receive “a free gift at the value of $50”.
The HS Hybrid+ will battle a growing throng of mid-size hybrid SUVs, including the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and more recent introductions such as the GWM Haval H6 Hybrid, Honda CR-V e:HEV, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Kia Sportage Hybrid, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and the upcoming Subaru Forester Hybrid.
MG offered a plug-in hybrid version of the previous-generation HS, but this is its first time offering a conventional hybrid mid-size SUV.
The HS Hybrid+ slots in above the MG 3 Hybrid+ light hatch and ZS Hybrid+ small SUV in the Chinese brand’s growing local lineup.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ Excite | $40,990 |
| 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ Essence | $44,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The HS Hybrid+ is offered exclusively in front-wheel drive form, with no all-wheel drive option available – unlike the top-selling Toyota RAV4.
| Specifications | MG HS Hybrid+ |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo-petrol 4cyl hybrid |
| Engine outputs | 105kW + 230Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 146kW + 340Nm |
| System outputs | 165kW + 340Nm |
| Battery | 1.83kWh |
| Transmission | Hybrid transmission |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1656kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 5.2L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded fuel |
| CO2 emissions | 119g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 1500kg |
The HS Hybrid+ features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
Dimensions
| Dimensions | MG HS Hybrid+ |
|---|---|
| Length | 4670mm |
| Width | 1890mm |
| Height | 1655mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765mm |
| Running clearance | 167mm |
| Cargo capacity | 507L (rear seats up) 1484L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The MG HS Hybrid+ is backed by a 10-year, 250,000km warranty, however, you now only get the full coverage if you service within MG’s dealership network. Otherwise, it’s a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
MG offers a capped-price servicing scheme, dubbed “Precise Price Servicing”, that covers seven years of servicing for the HS Hybrid+ with 12-month, 15,000km intervals, whichever comes first.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months, 15,000km | $285 |
| 24 months, 30,000km | $417 |
| 36 months, 45,000km | $285 |
| 48 months, 60,000km | $417 |
| 60 months, 75,000km | $285 |
| 72 months, 90,000km | $986 |
| 84 months, 105,000km | $285 |
Safety
The MG HS has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024, but thus far it applies only to petrol-powered variants.
Standard safety equipment across the HS Hybrid+ range includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Intelligent Cruise Assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit warning
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Front, front-side, two-row curtain airbags + far-side airbag
The Essence also includes front parking sensors and a surround-view camera system.
Standard Equipment
While the petrol-powered HS is also offered in an entry-level Vibe trim, the Hybrid+ will be available only in Excite and Essence trims.
The base Excite comes standard with the following equipment:
- 19-inch alloy wheels in 225/55 R19 tyres
- Space-saver spare
- Electric parking brake
- Rear privacy glass
- Heated, power-adjustable exterior mirrors
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 6-speaker sound system
- 2 x front USB outlets
- 2 x rear USB outlets
- PU steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Fabric upholstery
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- Air-conditioning with rear air vents
- Power windows with one-touch up/down
- 12 months’ complimentary iSmart access
The Essence adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Front fog lights
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory
- Wireless phone charger
- 8-speaker sound system
- 4-way power driver’s seat lumbar
- Driver’s seat memory
- 4-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- PVC upholstery
- Sunglasses holder
Colours
Six colours are available for the MG HS Hybrid+. Red and white are the only no-cost options.
2026 MG HS Hybrid+ colours:
- Pearl White Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Cashmere Silver Metallic – $700
- Arctic Blue Metallic – $700
- Lunar Grey Metallic – $700
- Black Pearl Metallic – $700
The Hybrid+ Essence can also be optioned with a tan interior for $700.