The wait is over, and the moment we have been waiting for is finally here. MG Motors Pakistan has launched the locally assembled MG HS, named MG HS Essence. According to the company, it has resolved all the issues at the plant and got the license from the government for the local assembly.
The locally assembled crossover SUV has the same specs and features as the imported CBU one. Here is a brief recap of the salient options offered at MG HS.
Specs and Features
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Power & Dimension:
- 4574 mm in length, 1876 mm in width, and 1685 mm in height.
- 1.5-liter turbo inline petrol Euro-5 engine with 160 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.
- 7-speed Twin Clutch Transmission
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Safety:
- MG Pilot including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Jam Assist, Intelligent Cruise Assist, Front Collision warning, Intelligent headlamp control, Blind spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear cross traffic alert
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- 6 airbags
- BA (Brake Assist), TC (Traction Control)
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Hill Hold and Descent Control, TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
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Exterior
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- LED headlight with auto headlamp auto lighting, LED DRLs, LED Taillamp-Sequent Illumination
- Electrically adjustable, retractable, heated side-view mirrors
- Powered tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Smart key with a trunk opener button
- Welcome Lights
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Interior
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- Heated leather seats
- 6-way powered driver and 4-way powered front passenger seats
- 60/40 Foldable Rear Seat
- Dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents
Rear air conditioning Vent - Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD meter cluster
- 10.1-inches infotainment screen
- Ambient Lights
What is Upgraded?
The company told us that it has listened to its 10,000 HS customers and has changed a couple of things after receiving consumer feedback.
- Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Speed Assist System have been disabled, while the other options of MG Pilot remain
- Pakistan maps have been enabled in the new HS Essence
MG Pakistan mentioned that the MG HS is a smart vehicle that would provide different driving modes. The HS has five driving modes that control the AC, powertrain (throttle), and EPS Sensitivity according to the mode chosen. Normal mode is the preferred mode and the most efficient one for Pakistan in all conditions.
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