MG HS 2025 review: Next-gen Chinese family car outshines best-selling Toyota RAV4 SUV?

The 2025 MG HS is looking to reshape the mid-size SUV segment, which is arguably the most competitive class of vehicle in Australia. That's right; the next-gen Chinese family car is looking to outshine the best-selling Toyota RAV4 as well as the popular Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Tucson, among others.

So, what does the new HS bring to the table? Well, it's been redesigned inside and out, meaning buyers are treated to a fresh look that's more in line with the next-gen MG3 light hatchback and the fully electric MG4. A petrol engine (125kW/275Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder) remains the entry-level option, while a yet-to-be-detailed plug-in hybrid alternative is due soon.

In this expert review, CarsGuide Deputy News Editor gets behind the wheel of the petrol-powered HS, in flagship Essence form, to find out how well it measures up against its stiff competition.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Pricing and features
01:13 Design
03:01 Practicality
05:44 Under the bonnet
06:34 Driving
10:10 Efficiency
10:31 Safety
11:02 Ownership
11:31 Verdict
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