MG is betting on
the new HS to increase their sales in China. Unveiled by SAIC, MG’s parent
company, the compact crossover is strictly limited to the Chinese market, for
now at least.
Its exterior design
was toned down compared to the X-Motion Concept that previewed it earlier this
year at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show.
Inside, the new MG
HS has seating for five and a lot of premium features, including leather trim,
a panoramic sunroof, Bose sound system and ambient lighting with up to 64
colors, in the upper trim levels.
The floating-style
infotainment system is touchscreen operated and has a 10.1-inch display,
whereas the traditional dials have been replaced by the 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster.
A full list of
equipment has yet to be detailed, but it seems that clients will get to spec
their new MG crossover with a host of driving assistance systems, such as Blind
Spot Monitor, Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control and the MG Pilot
Driver, a semi-autonomous feature.
Powering the
range-topping HS is a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, rated at 231 PS and 360 Nm of torque. This version also gets a ‘Super
Sport’ driving mode and an all-wheel drive system.
