2024 MG HS Vibe: Quick review

MG has hit the ground running in recent years, with an array of new, affordable, tech forward models in the Australian market.

They've been praised for leaping electric vehicle adoption forward with cars like the new MG4.

If you're after a medium SUV, the HS is what MG has brought to the table, with the HS +EV covering the market for plug-in versions.

But today we're looking at the Vibe, the entry into the HS petrol family.

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Pricing and features

The MG HS is a five-door, SUV-style wagon, offering seating for up to five passengers.

This model comes in both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations, positioning it within the medium SUV category in the mainstream segment under $60K.

Kicking off the HS range, the Vibe starts from $32,990 drive-away.

It is available in a single 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 119kW and 250Nm. More power and torque is available higher up in the range with the Excite X and Essence X models.

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Additional features are available higher up the range such as a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof and heated front seats.

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Safety

The MG HS Vibe has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on Euro-NCAP assessments conducted in 2019.

Across all variants, the MG HS is equipped with six airbags, including dual front, side, and curtain airbags, enhancing passenger protection.

Furthermore, every model in the lineup is outfitted with the MG Pilot driver safety suite.

This comprehensive package includes a range of active safety features as standard, such as autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, blind-spot alert, rear-cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, auto high-beam, and a door opening warning, ensuring a high level of safety and driver assistance across the range.

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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 key players in the segment, and indirect competition come from the:

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

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Should I put it on my shortlist?

The Vibe model offers great value at approximately the $30,000 price point, making it one of the cheapest medium SUVs available in Australia.

Yet the front-wheel-drive (FWD) petrol Excite, with its additional features, warrants the extra expense if you're in a position to send a bit extra.

Its price tag is only $3000 above the entry Vibe which is considered quite reasonable for the value it delivers.