LONDON: MG Motor UK has introduced hybrid technology on the MG HS sport utility vehicle (SUV), with two variants - SE and Trophy.
The MG Hybrid+ powertrain consists of a 1.5T Hybrid petrol engine (105kW), working with an electric motor (146kw), on board generator and 1.8kWh battery.
Combined power is 165kw (225ps) which allows the MG HS Hybrid+ to accelerate from 0-100kph in as little as 7.9 seconds, through a 2 speed auto transmission first seen on the MG HS plug-in hybrid.
MG Motor UK head of product and pricing David Allison said, "The Hybrid+ will be a great addition to our best-selling MG HS family, blending performance and SUV practicality with a super-efficient hybrid powertrain that keeps running costs down."
The MG HS Hybrid+ features two prominent 12.3-inch high-definition displays.
The Trophy model features a 360-degree surround view camera with real-time visualisation of the vehicle and its surroundings.
Features include automatic full LED headlights with follow-me-home function, rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, 6-way adjustable electric driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, air conditioning, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, electric parking brake with auto-hold function.
Safe and comfortable driving whilst making good progress is supported by MG Pilot which offers Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Door Open Warning as standard.
Boot capacity is a generous 507 litres.
The MG HS Hybrid+ can support up to 75kg on its twin roof rails and there’s a towing capacity of up to 1,500kg (braked).
