MG is taking a bold new step into an entirely fresh market area as it continues its incredible growth, which has seen it become the only car brand to increase UK sales volumes in 2020 and develop into the fourth best-selling electric car company in Britain.
The new MG HS Plug-in SUV goes on sale in the UK in October 2020 with a great value entry price of £29,995 and adds a new dimension to MG's electrified drivetrain line-up, building on the popularity and success of ZS EV.
It becomes MG's first model to feature a Plug-in Hybrid drivetrain, using the existing model's 1.5-litre turbocharged engine working in tandem with a 90KW electric motor to give an EV-only range of 32 miles with zero tailpipe emissions - plenty enough for most commutes.
Together the electric and petrol motors develop a combined power output of 258PS, giving the model a performance advantage, too. It has the ability to accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds. MG HS Plug-in also introduces an innovative new 10-speed transmission which works with both the petrol and electric motors to optimise power delivery and efficiency.
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MG HS Plug-in is MG's third model with an electrified powertrain and the company's first ever PHEV. Alongside the established MG ZS EV and All New MG5 EV, the three electrified models are expected to account for over 50% of MG Motor UK's total sales in 2021, further strengthening the position of what's already Britain's fourth best-selling EV brand.
MG HS Plug-in features the popular and proven 1.5-litre turbo engine from the petrol MG HS range, but adds a 90kW electric motor giving a combined output of 258PS (versus the 162PS of the standard petrol model).
With an impressive combined power figure and the added driveability and instant response from the electric motor, MG HS Plug-in will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds.
Yet despite these impressive power and performance figures MG HS Plug-in boasts very impressive economy figures and a low CO2 emissions figure of just 43g/km. In EV-only mode emissions are 0g/km and this gives a range of up to 32 miles, easily enough to cover the average daily commute.
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