MG Motor’s first plug-In hybrid (PHEV) is available from $52,990 plus on-road costs and is eligible for the Clean Car Discount of $5750 which reduces the price to $47,240.
The SUV is backed with a seven-year, unlimited kilometre battery warranty and a five-year unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, the battery warranty in New Zealand increased on MG new energy vehicles.
It has a 16.6kW battery providing 63km electric range – ideal for the daily commute – and can reduce emissions by up to 70%.
The MG HS PHEV comes with innovative features including the marque’s MG Pilot Driver Safety Technology system, and a comprehensive suite of active and passive driver assistance technologies included as standard.
A low-emission vehicle with a striking design, its features include a panoramic Stargazer sunroof, 360-degree camera, a 12.3-inch virtual instrument cluster, 10.1-inch colour touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and heated and electrically adjustable leather sports seats with Alcantara trim.
“The new MG HS plug-in hybrid brilliantly showcases the intelligence and innovation we have available within our brand,” MG Motor New Zealand chief executive Peter Ciao says.
“It offers our customers the opportunity to experience new energy innovation, while remaining in the comfort of a true SUV that is equal parts stylish, sporty and spacious.”
The PHEV has a 190km/h top speed gets from zero to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Using Intelligent Hybrid Energy Management, the vehicle intuitively identifies and adapts power output depending on the road conditions, whilst actively learning the operator’s individual driving style to adjust power and rationalise the battery ratio accordingly.
The MG HS PHEV’s total output from the electric motor with the 1.5L turbo combustion engine is 189kW of power and 370Nm of torque, delivering 1.7L/100km combined cycle fuel consumption and 39g/km CO2 emissions.
A standard three-pin home charger, to be plugged in next to the petrol intake, comes with the PHEV.
The 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow for 1275 litres maximum boot space.
Parent company SAIC Motor has invested heavily in electric as well as other new energy vehicle technologies, processes and battery production, making it one of only a handful of automotive manufacturers to own its EV supply chain.
The MG HS PHEV is available at MG dealerships around New Zealand now at appropriate COVID-19 alert level conditions and following Ministry of Health guidelines.
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