2025 MG HS Super Hybrid: Long-range PHEV priced from $52,990 drive-away
MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for its two-variant MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV range, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in September.
"Tuned specifically for Australia driving habits," the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation MG HS launched in September 2024 will compete with existing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUVs, as well the next-generation Toyota RAV4, the replacement for Australia's top-selling SUV that will arrive here next year with PHEV power for the first time. MG will also release the conventional MG HS Hybrid+ to compete with the popular RAV4 Hybrid.
The front-wheel drive MG HS Super Hybrid will be offered in Excite and Essence trims in Australia – with prices starting from $52,990 drive-away for the former and $55,990 drive-away for the latter. That marks a $16,000 premium over the equivalent HS 1.5T FWD.
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For reference, the BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 plus on-road costs (~$45,524 D/A), while the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV currently kicks off from $57,290 plus on-roads (or $57,990 D/A as currently promoted), but will soon be updated.
While more expensive than the BYD's base pricing, the MG Super Hybrid offers a longer electric driving range from its 24.7kWh LFP battery – rated at 135km NEDC, or 120km WLTP. Combined with a full 55-litre fuel tank, MG Australia says owners can expect 1000km or more of combined driving range.
The MG HS Super Hybrid runs the same 220kW/350Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol PHEV system as the model offered in the UK market, though the Chinese brand's local division has tuned the drivetrain to act more like a conventional hybrid with a big battery, rather than prioritising EV driving like its overseas equivalent.
As we detailed in our recent pre-production drive, the MG HS Super Hybrid will default to 'HEV' mode, and when its battery is charged it will drive as an EV up to speeds of 80km/h, then as an HEV above that. It will also turn on the petrol engine when maximum acceleration is demanded via a throttle kickdown.
MG quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of "under 5.0L/100km in real-world driving conditions" when its useable EV range is depleted.
Full pricing and specifications for the Australian range are still to be confirmed ahead of the PHEV's September launch, though CarExpert understands it will largely be aligned with Excite and Essence versions of the HS 1.5T petrol model – you can read our full price and specs story here.
MG Motor Australia has also confirmed the Super Hybrid will be backed by the Chinese brand's 10-year/250,000km new vehicle warranty, and near-100-strong national dealership network. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest.
MORE: 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid review – Quick driveMORE: Everything MG HS
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for its two-variant MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV range, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in September.
"Tuned specifically for Australia driving habits," the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation MG HS launched in September 2024 will compete with existing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUVs, as well the next-generation Toyota RAV4, the replacement for Australia's top-selling SUV that will arrive here next year with PHEV power for the first time. MG will also release the conventional MG HS Hybrid+ to compete with the popular RAV4 Hybrid.
The front-wheel drive MG HS Super Hybrid will be offered in Excite and Essence trims in Australia – with prices starting from $52,990 drive-away for the former and $55,990 drive-away for the latter. That marks a $16,000 premium over the equivalent HS 1.5T FWD.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
For reference, the BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 plus on-road costs (~$45,524 D/A), while the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV currently kicks off from $57,290 plus on-roads (or $57,990 D/A as currently promoted), but will soon be updated.
While more expensive than the BYD's base pricing, the MG Super Hybrid offers a longer electric driving range from its 24.7kWh LFP battery – rated at 135km NEDC, or 120km WLTP. Combined with a full 55-litre fuel tank, MG Australia says owners can expect 1000km or more of combined driving range.
The MG HS Super Hybrid runs the same 220kW/350Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol PHEV system as the model offered in the UK market, though the Chinese brand's local division has tuned the drivetrain to act more like a conventional hybrid with a big battery, rather than prioritising EV driving like its overseas equivalent.
As we detailed in our recent pre-production drive, the MG HS Super Hybrid will default to 'HEV' mode, and when its battery is charged it will drive as an EV up to speeds of 80km/h, then as an HEV above that. It will also turn on the petrol engine when maximum acceleration is demanded via a throttle kickdown.
MG quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of "under 5.0L/100km in real-world driving conditions" when its useable EV range is depleted.
Full pricing and specifications for the Australian range are still to be confirmed ahead of the PHEV's September launch, though CarExpert understands it will largely be aligned with Excite and Essence versions of the HS 1.5T petrol model – you can read our full price and specs story here.
MG Motor Australia has also confirmed the Super Hybrid will be backed by the Chinese brand's 10-year/250,000km new vehicle warranty, and near-100-strong national dealership network. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest.
MORE: 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid review – Quick driveMORE: Everything MG HS
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for its two-variant MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV range, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in September.
"Tuned specifically for Australia driving habits," the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation MG HS launched in September 2024 will compete with existing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUVs, as well the next-generation Toyota RAV4, the replacement for Australia's top-selling SUV that will arrive here next year with PHEV power for the first time. MG will also release the conventional MG HS Hybrid+ to compete with the popular RAV4 Hybrid.
The front-wheel drive MG HS Super Hybrid will be offered in Excite and Essence trims in Australia – with prices starting from $52,990 drive-away for the former and $55,990 drive-away for the latter. That marks a $16,000 premium over the equivalent HS 1.5T FWD.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
For reference, the BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 plus on-road costs (~$45,524 D/A), while the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV currently kicks off from $57,290 plus on-roads (or $57,990 D/A as currently promoted), but will soon be updated.
While more expensive than the BYD's base pricing, the MG Super Hybrid offers a longer electric driving range from its 24.7kWh LFP battery – rated at 135km NEDC, or 120km WLTP. Combined with a full 55-litre fuel tank, MG Australia says owners can expect 1000km or more of combined driving range.
The MG HS Super Hybrid runs the same 220kW/350Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol PHEV system as the model offered in the UK market, though the Chinese brand's local division has tuned the drivetrain to act more like a conventional hybrid with a big battery, rather than prioritising EV driving like its overseas equivalent.
As we detailed in our recent pre-production drive, the MG HS Super Hybrid will default to 'HEV' mode, and when its battery is charged it will drive as an EV up to speeds of 80km/h, then as an HEV above that. It will also turn on the petrol engine when maximum acceleration is demanded via a throttle kickdown.
MG quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of "under 5.0L/100km in real-world driving conditions" when its useable EV range is depleted.
Full pricing and specifications for the Australian range are still to be confirmed ahead of the PHEV's September launch, though CarExpert understands it will largely be aligned with Excite and Essence versions of the HS 1.5T petrol model – you can read our full price and specs story here.
MG Motor Australia has also confirmed the Super Hybrid will be backed by the Chinese brand's 10-year/250,000km new vehicle warranty, and near-100-strong national dealership network. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest.
MORE: 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid review – Quick driveMORE: Everything MG HS
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for its two-variant MG HS Super Hybrid PHEV range, ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms in September.
"Tuned specifically for Australia driving habits," the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation MG HS launched in September 2024 will compete with existing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUVs, as well the next-generation Toyota RAV4, the replacement for Australia's top-selling SUV that will arrive here next year with PHEV power for the first time. MG will also release the conventional MG HS Hybrid+ to compete with the popular RAV4 Hybrid.
The front-wheel drive MG HS Super Hybrid will be offered in Excite and Essence trims in Australia – with prices starting from $52,990 drive-away for the former and $55,990 drive-away for the latter. That marks a $16,000 premium over the equivalent HS 1.5T FWD.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
For reference, the BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 plus on-road costs (~$45,524 D/A), while the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV currently kicks off from $57,290 plus on-roads (or $57,990 D/A as currently promoted), but will soon be updated.
While more expensive than the BYD's base pricing, the MG Super Hybrid offers a longer electric driving range from its 24.7kWh LFP battery – rated at 135km NEDC, or 120km WLTP. Combined with a full 55-litre fuel tank, MG Australia says owners can expect 1000km or more of combined driving range.
The MG HS Super Hybrid runs the same 220kW/350Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol PHEV system as the model offered in the UK market, though the Chinese brand's local division has tuned the drivetrain to act more like a conventional hybrid with a big battery, rather than prioritising EV driving like its overseas equivalent.
As we detailed in our recent pre-production drive, the MG HS Super Hybrid will default to 'HEV' mode, and when its battery is charged it will drive as an EV up to speeds of 80km/h, then as an HEV above that. It will also turn on the petrol engine when maximum acceleration is demanded via a throttle kickdown.
MG quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, and combined fuel consumption of "under 5.0L/100km in real-world driving conditions" when its useable EV range is depleted.
Full pricing and specifications for the Australian range are still to be confirmed ahead of the PHEV's September launch, though CarExpert understands it will largely be aligned with Excite and Essence versions of the HS 1.5T petrol model – you can read our full price and specs story here.
MG Motor Australia has also confirmed the Super Hybrid will be backed by the Chinese brand's 10-year/250,000km new vehicle warranty, and near-100-strong national dealership network. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest.
MORE: 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid review – Quick driveMORE: Everything MG HS
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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