The upcoming 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ SUV, which does not require external charging, will be priced from $42,990 drive-away when it becomes available in Australian showrooms this September. This price point places it competitively within the mid-size SUV hybrid market, undercutting the base model Toyota RAV4 Hybrid by between $1800 and $4500, depending on the location and applicable registration costs. However, compared to its petrol-only sibling, the MG HS Excite, the new Hybrid+ Excite is about $2400 to $3700 more expensive.
For buyers seeking more features, MG will also offer the higher-spec HS Hybrid+ Essence variant, which comes in at $46,990 drive-away. This model costs approximately $3000 to $4000 more than the equivalent petrol-powered HS Essence. Despite the price increase over petrol-only versions, both Hybrid+ models remain more affordable than the brand’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option, marketed as the Super Hybrid. As of a recent price revision on July 1, 2025, the plug-in hybrid HS Excite now starts at $50,990 drive-away, and the Essence trim begins at $54,990.
When comparing MG’s hybrid offering to rival Chinese manufacturers, the only other brand currently providing a conventional (non-plug-in) hybrid SUV in this category is GWM, with its Haval H6 Lux Hybrid. The GWM alternative begins at $40,990 drive-away, making it slightly more affordable than the base MG HS Hybrid+. However, the MG Hybrid+ may appeal to buyers looking for a European-inspired design, a strong feature set, or a driving feel distinct from its competitors.
Although MG Australia has not yet published the full specifications or standard equipment list for the HS Hybrid+, details from the UK version offer some insight. The British-market Hybrid+ pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 105kW with a 146kW electric motor. Together, the system delivers a combined output of 165kW. The vehicle features a 1.83kWh battery pack and claims an official fuel consumption of 5.5 litres per 100 kilometres under the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure), which is considered more accurate and rigorous than the NEDC figures typically used in Australia. It also boasts a 0–100km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.
The hybrid system used in the HS Hybrid+ is an evolution of the technology found in the smaller MG ZS, featuring a more powerful motor and a newly turbocharged engine. Mechanically, the HS Hybrid+ shares several components with the plug-in hybrid Super Hybrid. However, due to its smaller battery size (1.83kWh vs 24.7kWh) and the lack of external charging capability, it does not offer the PHEV’s all-electric driving range of up to 120km (WLTP).
More comprehensive information regarding the Australian-spec 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ – including available features, safety equipment, and efficiency ratings – is expected to be released as its official launch approaches in September 2025.