New MG HS crossover shown in teasers

The second-generation model will debut next month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​and will likely be based on the Roewe RX5. Both traditional and plug-in hybrid powertrains are announced. Later, simpler petrol-electric systems will appear in the HS range. The crossover has a chance to appear in Russia as well: the brand has been officially represented here since last year.

The second-generation MG HS compact crossover will debut on July 11 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. According to some reports, the new model will be based on the Roewe RX5 (the brand, like MG, belongs to SAIC) and will receive a wide range of power plants. At the start, buyers will be offered regular and PHEV versions. Well, in 2025, the crossover will have another hybrid version, but without the ability to charge from the network.

Roewe RX5
Roewe

The MG HS interior will feature a wide-format dashboard in the spirit of the latest BMW models, which distinguishes the new model from its predecessor with its more traditional architecture. Other details will be revealed later. In the meantime, the second-generation HS is sold in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, which is available with a 1.5 turbo four paired with a manual or robotic transmission, or with a hybrid installation based on the same unit and a ten-range automatic. The output of European cars in the first case is 162 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque, in the second – 258 horsepower and 370 Nm.

MG H-S
MG

The MG brand officially entered the Russian market last year. The model range today is represented by the MG 5 sedan, the MG 6 liftback and the MG ZS crossover. All, except the liftback, are equipped with a naturally aspirated 1.5 engine with 114 horsepower and 150 Nm of torque. The gearbox is a variator with a nine-speed imitation mode.

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