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MG Motor UK HS Hatchback 1.5 T-GDI Excite 5dr

“The MG HS is fantastic value, especially the PHEV, but it’s rather unsatisfying to drive”

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Doors5
Drive Train6 SPEED
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
TransmissionManual
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
CC1490
TrimExcite
Price£23,244

Driver Convenience

  • 10.1" colour touchscreen
  • 12.3" Full digital driver information display
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind Spot Detection (BAS)
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Emergency call service
  • Intelligent speed assist
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • PAS
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Tailgate
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function

Entertainment

  • 4 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio

Exterior Features

  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Bi-function projection headlight
  • Body colour electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with one-touch up/down
  • Front fog lights
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Silver roof rails

Interior Features

  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 2nd row seat with 2 stage incline adjustment
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat with height, reach, tilt, backrest and headrest
  • 6 way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
  • Air conditioning
  • Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
  • Front headrests
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Leather style upholstery
  • Single passenger seat

Passive Safety

  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • ABS/EBD
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Cornering brake control (CBC)
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • ESP
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seat belt height adjuster
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill launch assist
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Speed sensing door locks

Wheels

  • 18" Hurricane diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
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Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb168

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1490
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)74
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)86.6
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears6 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionMANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb37.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High34.7
WLTP - MPG - High43.7
WLTP - MPG - Low32.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium41

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0716E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %64
NCAP Safety Assist %76
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years7
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)9.9
Engine Power - BHP162
Engine Power - RPM5500
Engine Torque - NM250
Engine Torque - RPM1500
Top Speed118 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front235/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear235/50 R18
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleHURRICANE DIAMOND CUT
Wheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)1664 mm
Length4574 mm
Wheelbase2720 mm
Width1876 mm
Width (including mirrors)2078 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)55
Gross Vehicle Weight2001 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1454 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)463 l
Max. Loading Weight506 kg
Max. Roof Load50
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked745
Minimum Kerbweight1495 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.1 m
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