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Next in line is the MG HS — a mid-sized SUV going up against the likes of the Jaecoo J7, Ford Territory, Toyota RAV 4 and Haval H6. Available in both Comfort and Luxury grades, customers are able to equip their HS with either a 1.5l or 2.0l four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Here power is transferred to the front wheels via a more sophisticated seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The HS boasts a five-star Euro NCAP rating with pricing starting at R499,900 for the base model and peaking at R665,900 for the flagship.
The most exciting model in the brand’s local portfolio is arguably the Cyberster: a two-seater all-electric roadster fitted with a 77kWh lithium-ion battery pack and dual motors (one on each axle). With 375kW on tap, MG claims the sleek R1,399,900 sportster will blast from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and reach a governed top speed of 200km/h. Expect a maximum driving range of up to 508km and — when plugged into a 150kW DC rapid charger — an estimated charging time (10% to 80%) of about 38 minutes.
Standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels, scissor doors, an electric folding fabric hood, launch control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wraparound three-screen cockpit and an eight-speaker Bose premium sound system.
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