2024 MG HS Excite: Quick review

In recent years, MG has made a significant impact with a lineup of new, cost-effective, and technologically advanced models in the Australian market.

The brand has been lauded for advancing the adoption of electric vehicles, particularly with the introduction of the new MG4.

For those in the market for a medium SUV, MG offers the HS, with the HS +EV catering to those seeking plug-in hybrid options.

However, our focus today is on the Excite, the mid-level model in the HS petrol range.

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Pricing and features

The MG HS features a five-door, SUV-style wagon design, with capacity to seat five passengers comfortably.

Available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive options, it is classified as a medium SUV in the mainstream market, priced under $60K.

Within the petrol lineup, the mid-range Excite model is priced starting at $35,990 drive-away.

It comes equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that delivers 119kW of power and 250Nm of torque. For those seeking higher performance, more power and torque are offered in the upper-range Excite X AWD and Essence X AWD models.

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Safety

The MG HS Excite has received a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, following Euro-NCAP testing in 2019.

Each variant of the MG HS comes standard with six airbags (dual front, side, and curtain) to bolster passenger safety.

Additionally, the entire lineup benefits from the inclusion of the MG Pilot safety suite.

This extensive safety package features various active safety technologies, including autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, blind-spot detection, rear-cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, and a door opening alert.

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Key rivals

Directly competing with the MG HS are other well-equipped budget models like the Haval H6 and SsangYong Koran.

But at the Excite price-point there is plenty of competition from entry-level versions of much-loved favourites, such as:

• Toyota RAV4
• Hyundai Tucson
• Kia Sportage
• Mazda CX-5
• Mitsubishi Outlander

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Should I put it on my shortlist?

The MG HS Excite is a pretty value-packed option. This affordability factor significantly contributes to its appeal, especially for buyers looking to enter the medium SUV segment without breaking the bank.

At only $3,000 higher than the base Vibe model, the Excite brings a good amount of spec that really makes the car feel more premium both inside and out.