MG HS Essence X Review - Should you BUY a car Made in China?

MG HS Essence X Review - Should you BUY a car Made in China? | Wheels Australia

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Did you know around 90% of all products we buy in Australia come from China? Except cars. Aussie's traditionally haven't liked Chinese cars, but things seem to be changing.
Dan and Alex jump into the Super Sporty seats of the MG HS Essence X, the big SUV from the reborn MG brand. Is it any good? Would YOU buy a Chinese car? Let us know.
Timecodes:
Intro 00:00
Who are we? 00:33
Welcome to FLAT CHAT! 01:12
It costs HOW MUCH? 02:00
Exterior walk-around 03:21
Interior feels 06:36
How does it ACTUALLY drive? 10:09
Time to press the RED button! 13:52
Outro 14:40
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@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Would YOU buy a Chinese car? Or have you already? Let us know👇

@AdrianLi 3 жыл бұрын

Only fake from China is real. In this connection, must be NO

@patfromozZ 3 жыл бұрын

I would not buy a Chinese made car... To my horror I realised a lot of the new Volvo's are assembled in China. Not sure if that is for all markets but seems to be what Australia gets. Granted nearly all our dual cabs are made in Thailand, BMW X series made in the US, 3 series in Mexico etc etc.... But yeah China.....not a chance!

@AdrianLi 3 жыл бұрын

@@patfromozZ Volvo has been own by CCP China for a long time, I growth up between OZ and HK, knowing how horrible is MIC 😓

@pallydou 3 жыл бұрын

Are you fecking kidding?

@kmuinde 3 жыл бұрын

I keeping an eye on how they hold up and owners reviews people who have lived with them for more than 5 years then I would consider them. The haval is really good looking too. If they were at rentals I would rent one and test drive it for 2 days, dealership test drive around the block is never enough

@becky_loves_breadlove302 2 жыл бұрын

after almost 6 months of waiting for my MG HS Esssence im picking up this Friday. it was the most affordable at price point and for what i can manage but loved the space and style. solo mum and this car just feels like it will be perfect for me and my daughter. hope this brand is ok to trust and car lasts a long time. great review :)

@postiescott69 3 жыл бұрын

Remember when Hyundai first came to Australia? Not many people wanted to buy one…

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point

@patfromozZ 3 жыл бұрын

I remember they sold a shit ton of excels in the late 90's. Funny I haven't seen one on the road for over 10 years...my guess is people will shy away from MG when problems start occurring and when they get a rude shock when they go to trade in/sell.

@mga71 3 жыл бұрын

Yep you are right, Kia and Hyundai used to be regarded as a bit of a joke, though no one is laughing now, however Korea has never tried to hurt our industries like China has, so I think at least for now i would not buy Chinese where there is a choice not to.

@davidperry3531 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a totally different scenario buying a Chinese made car compared to one made in South Korea and I think there may well be backlash from the public generally particularly when the name is a blatant rip-off of the classic MG name.

@ayambo3281 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidperry3531 classic as in when it was UK owned as MG Rover and known for engine problems ? Since the company has been bought over MG Motor has managed to shake off the old MG poor reliability stigma. www.osv.ltd.uk/are-mg-reliable/

@sjasloan 3 жыл бұрын

Flat Chat? How about Wheels Up. I can see myself buying a car from a Chinese brand. I thought Volvo was really a Chinese brand these days? Most of the components in any car you choose to name these days are made in China. I am sure Chinese engineers know how to assemble cars. It's a new world. China is the new auto world capital.

@johnnywang3347 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a MG HS Excite since last December, so far so good, I like it, yeah a bit of lagging when you start up, but that’s common for turbo-charged car, not particular for MG or Chinese car, man, just be fair, and to be honest, driving skill is another key factor. By the way the acceleration is so fierce, lots of fun with it, good choice for tight budget.

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying it Johnny! The quality felt a marked step up for us. Let us know how your ownership experience goes

@darkishhh 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny. I have MG HS with 1.5 and 2.0 engines in my shortlist. Can you tell me what is fuel consumption with 2.0, because I saw numbers like 13.2 liters per 100 km. if you have imperial units you can write them and I’ll convert those numbers by my self. Also I’m wondering what can you tell about gear box, because not many people like AMT. Thank you for your answers in advance.

@HH-ru7ym Жыл бұрын

I am the owner and I am happy with my MG HS. Chinese car but with British quality control

@LawlessRaafay Жыл бұрын

@@darkishhh 13.1 is for urban, well I guess 2.0L Turbo shouldn't be taking this much but of u want to feel the power u should get 2.0

@Miss.kittty 7 күн бұрын

Are you still happy with your purchase of the mg.

@mikenickg4751 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review from you guys. Good to see you pointed out the good and bad points of this car. :)

@andrewlucan9017 2 жыл бұрын

Great review guys. Informative and humorous. A couple of laugh out loud moments 😁

@davidrickard9688 3 жыл бұрын

Production quality of the your video has gone way up. Well done. Surely this will stop John Cadogan making fun of you? Love the added graphics. Where does the engine for this car come from? Chinese designed and built? It seems pretty good.

@scotthoward5114 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know that I’d buy the MG HS but another Chinese rival (Haval) is offering the new H6, which represents very good value and, according to two reviews I’ve seen recently, appears to be very well built, strong on safety kit and features. Your opinion of it would be welcome.

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's lots to like about the H6! We're planning a video soon but until then, Dan has reviewed it here: www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2021-haval-h6-lux-2wd-australian-launch-review

@redoyhossain4545 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review with Haval H6 3rd generation 1.5L ?

@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын

Also has anyone tried this in manual mode to see if it's more responsive than fully auto mode?

@malcolmscott4150 3 жыл бұрын

Great review gents on such a popular brand right now - seeing more of these everyday and the HS and ZST are highlights in crowded segments- I think their huge showroom appeal and fabulous warranty make them a must on a new car buyers shortlist - be good to see a comparison drive with the Core base - gas struts on HS bonnet make vw Golf mk8 seem a bit stingy :)

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

100% Malcolm. MG also paints its engine bays, which isn’t something Toyota does on the Yaris for example.

@davidperry3531 3 жыл бұрын

At least the Golf is made in Germany with quality engineering. I can see quite a few Australians being ‘sucked in’ to buy this Chinese rubbish.

@drewiliffe4855 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidperry3531 plenty of people still have not forgiven VW for their scandal. They knew their cars were crap and developed a cheat device instead of developing better vehicles.

@davidperry3531 3 жыл бұрын

@@drewiliffe4855 Yes, other manufacturers e.g. Mercedes, Renault and Fiat have also cheated but don’t appear to have copped the same penalties.

@bootroota1394 2 жыл бұрын

I guess the one thing I really want to know is the one thing you can't review as it would take years to do. How long will this car last before it starts breaking down, reliability. In new cars, this can only be represented by the manufacturers reputation. MG has a long history as an English car company. China is well known for taking tech, copying it and remaking it. So the longevity of this vehicle is up in the air. On that note my wife has just purchased an Essence X and I am still amazed at the acceleration this car produces. (That feature alone won me over. We live rural and need a quick car to overtake the damn slow, sight seeing, (Sunday) drivers that can add an extra 10-15mins of time to our daily commute to work). I'm just a little concerned about reliability as its a long way to the nearest mechanic for us. Keep up the good work fellas! Love the show.

@drewiliffe4855 3 жыл бұрын

The real value is the Excite X. 2 litre engine for $38000. The extra $5k for the Essence X is too much for what you get. As for the gearbox paddles you just need to be in Sport mode - you don't actually have to move the gear lever at all.

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip re sport mode Drew, thanks. And yes, the 2.0L engine is a big improvement over the 1.5. 8K jump is a lot of cash, though…

@drewiliffe4855 3 жыл бұрын

@@WheelsAustralia only $3k extra when you compare 1.5 Excite to the 2.0 Excite. More power & torque, AWD and firmer suspension well worth it.

@LawlessRaafay Жыл бұрын

I was about to book MG ESSENCE after test drive but man Essence anfield interior is class so changed my mind to MG essence anfield

@petermantzounis9746 Жыл бұрын

What's better - 1.5L turbo FWD or the 2.0L turbo AWD? Thanks

@electricdiesel1993 Жыл бұрын

Rather hop on a MG Maestro turbo, Montego turbo or Metro 6R4 than to push a MG HS FWD/4x4.

@sendtobarry 3 жыл бұрын

Fair call. Take the ZST Essence for a spin!!

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Our pal David has done exactly that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLGpitpmxt6zaZc.html

@danielelosurdo7372 Жыл бұрын

why dont they make the fwd model with the 2.0lturbo engine, and have those sport seats in the fwd model as well

@yc3052 3 жыл бұрын

you guys need to take a look at Haval H6.

@robertceroli3512 3 жыл бұрын

The wheels remind me of my ef XR6 I had 20y ago very similar design

@bobmitchell8012 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting a SECOND for the Tech to work is not the end of the world........It is also great value for money.......If you want a car More Dynamic.........then PAY for it !!

@REDCARTER 3 жыл бұрын

Where was this filmed?? Looks great

@alexinwood2723 3 жыл бұрын

The roads around Gembrook in Victoria

@Farmer101 2 жыл бұрын

Good, reasonable review. AWD on HS W why?

@Farmer101 2 жыл бұрын

My edit issue. Comparason to rivals. Much vaunted Rav4 has CVT (yuk yuk), all in there base version have nothing as like for like. Favourite is KIA. Base sportage +1 has 6 spd and no GPS and $45k drive away. All non Chinese cars gone up in cost and talking entry level.

@christophergallagher3066 Жыл бұрын

My MG has done 24 K klicks and is great in every aspect.

@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын

I think the change of transmission is because the 7 speeder couldn't be made to fit with the AWD cars. I believe even the base car has a wet clutch DCT so the 7 speed should have been OK with the extra torque, so fitment is the only logical explanation.

@perhapsme988 2 жыл бұрын

I drive MG HS with 250NM torque engine. The brake seems 'loose' but I believe it's due to the brake is used to slow down the car in cruise control mode. So the brake needs to be set for easier control. VW cars, at least the models I've driven, use the gears to slow car down in cruise control mode. Consequently, VW cruise control isn't as accurate in downhill run and always exceed set speed in steep slope. MG cruise control is much more accurate up or down hill run. I find the lane depart warning (vibration on steering wheel in addition to beep) is overdone. The steering wheel is necessarily loose and vibrates with engine and car movement. Hence it's not good for medium distance or long distance drive. They should rid of vibration on steering wheel for any warning such as lane departing. Driver comfort is far more important than the added warning. Pilot functions (with cruise control) are ok but could be annoying with unnecessary slow down coming to sharper curves. Also slight delay of this. Improvements will come I am sure. Adaptive cruise control is overrated altogether. Annoying often to be honest. Haven't used sports or super sports mode yet. Don't see the point. Wish the AWD 350NM torque engine model was available when I bought mine. It's worth the added $3,000 only for a more capable model. Vs my VW, the MG is better in many ways and higher value too...

@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын

I really hope they release a new DSG program that can be applied at service as this really lets down the car.

@tonys8243 3 жыл бұрын

Drove a Haval H6 the new one very impressive just not sure on longevity.

@james6969 3 жыл бұрын

mate it will be fine about longevity becuase its so much better than any china cars

@mvnorsel6354 3 жыл бұрын

The safety gear on this car still doesn't protect you from derogatory comments on your purchase.

@minimumtrade 3 жыл бұрын

Will be a daily occurence depending on Xi's next assault on Australia

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@typhoonfpv 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I have put a deposit on a mg Hs essence because it’s the only small/medium SUV in stock, all others are months away from being in stock. I’ve heard nothing but good reviews on the mg hs, so I’m hoping I’m not wasting my money. Waiting for the covid restrictions to be lifted then I can pick it up. 🤞

@Mememastertheog 2 жыл бұрын

How is it now? Im thinking of buying the new one what do you think about it what is the pros and cons?

@typhoonfpv 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mememastertheog I don’t know about the new model, all I can say is, after just 5 months I am disappointed with the car, I don’t like the duel clutch, the car has too many electronic issues. In short, I will NEVER buy another Chinese manufactured car. In the UK MG have issued a software update to try & solve the electronic issues.

@Mememastertheog 2 жыл бұрын

@@typhoonfpv ok but did you find anything weird about it and dont like other then the things you mentioned and do you recommend it as a family suv to travel long distances on a crappy road?

@typhoonfpv 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mememastertheog the car itself is ok, love the interior & it looks good, the things that happened were simply annoying. As for travelling with a family! The boot space is very small if you have 4 people travelling, that is, 2 adults & 2 kids. It’s perfect for me cos it’s just me & my wife😊

@brandonwoo8299 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how much Hyundai Santa Fe cost in Australia...if about the same price range I would have consider the PHEV version of Santa Fe

@arielfrancisleathem3280 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and I would buy one if it weren't for the fact that everyone would judge you

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jack! How the MG brand goes in terms of social acceptance is going to be very interesting to watch…

@shaun1900 3 жыл бұрын

Next generation Chinese cars would be worth a look, they are developing in leaps and bounds, however experience and making a few mistakes make for a better product, at the moment I think at this price I'd go a base spec Outback.

@zl7491 2 жыл бұрын

It's a nice car.

@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын

The Essence IS leather, not "leather like". That's for the models below.

@ecurb10 Жыл бұрын

Good review guys, but.... When discussing the interior it would be way betterer if you actually showed it more, rather than just you two talking about it🙄. Like, you talk about how nice the seats are but we can't actually see them because you're sitting on them all the time! I expressly watched this video because I wanted to check out the interior of the Essence model....but I'm still none the wiser😠.

@SoccerRush 8 ай бұрын

I bought a MG Essence 2020 with 4 more years warranty on it and 23k kms! Id rather spend the money on the newly used purchased car with warranty then on a car thats done over 100k kms for the same price. Oh well... its just trial and error!!

@EXcellentstuFF 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the details on MG Pilot, Ambient Lightings and MG Connect app in the review? This sir is a pretty bad and incomplete review!

@arielfrancisleathem3280 3 жыл бұрын

Also for a name instead of "flat chat" what about "flat out chat out"

@WheelsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Jack. I’ll run it by Dan! Alex.

@glenf439 2 жыл бұрын

Thats still cheaper than in the UK. we only get a 1.5l turbo .

@electricdiesel1993 Жыл бұрын

Rather push a MG Montego turbocharged than to hop on a MG HS FWD

@CHRIS_CREATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

FOR Future Refernce CAN We HAVE Actual Generational Aussies Doing Car Reviews for Wheels Australia PLEASE Not a Bunch of Millennials or Poms!

@MA-kt8ly 8 ай бұрын

"I like the 60-40 rear fold seat" whooo !!! Jesus what kind of review is this

@kelvpoon 3 жыл бұрын

I’m more concerned about the resell value and longevity. No idea how this car will be like in 5 years.

@ValueCarsAU 2 жыл бұрын

The car is much better than these clowns make it out to be. Chinese or not, who cares if it's objectively offering higher value for money? (Yes with a bunch of small but annoying omissions that I covered too)

@shasta8523 3 жыл бұрын

Slow screen? Not!!! I don't consider 3 to 3 seconds (I timed it) to be slow. Can't see out front window because of seats? Guess what, if there weren't tall captain seat you would be staring a a persons head, what is the difference. You want to look out front windshield, simply look slightly to center in backseat. Your review sucks!

@buncha5651 Жыл бұрын

DSG and CVT Gearboxes are crap i wouldn't buy a car without a conventional auto.

@fakamada Жыл бұрын

I think you should focus on details, rather than sarcasm. I don't say "no jokes please" but this is not a proper review. This is more like an advertorial. In some parts, you mentioned about equipment but you rarely gave details. E.g; this car has 1.2 square meters of panoramic sunroof, covering even back of your head. Also it opens almost half way up, which you cannot see in any other car in this segment. No ambient lighting? If this is top version, it should have. No night shots at all! You almost skipped to show details of interior space. Tall people, short people, bla bla... What kind of review is this? Soft touch materials everywhere but you don't even touch and test it. This is what MG is trying to emphasize for its cars, such as HS. Cabin noise? Just a few words. The list goes on but I am tired already. Please do the review first and keep on joking, respectively. People really wonder about Chinese cars, especially the ones like MG HS. This car is standing at a good price point for what it offers. Please explain why. We all know it "might" have reliability issues in the long term. We need to know what makes this car a bargain in most cases.

@CHRIS_CREATIONS 2 жыл бұрын

It's NO Wonder Wheels Australia only Has 34.4K Subscribers........Because you have Presenters Like these Guys Pick Shit at things that Don' t Matter or a re Irrelevant for the Average Consumer.

@Elijah-cy9do 3 жыл бұрын

SAIC shouldnt've move production of such an iconic brand to China, and make cheap econoboxes instead of sporty cars which MG is known for, they should build their own brand instead of buying and selfishly degrading the great MG name , especially when they're starting to export them to many places around the world. Btw the only reason why the HS is quite decent is because many of the R&D and design output came from Longbridge, the same way that many Chinese brands like Nio make good cars is because they get help from other companies like Bosch which is German.

@florachen9824 2 жыл бұрын

right, SAIC should not have rescued the great MG name, which was being forgotten by the world.

@Elijah-cy9do 2 жыл бұрын

@@florachen9824 yeah, they better continue its legacy rather than using its heritage for short term profit. If they keep on making these cars then consumers will forget about the heritage and have this brand image that MGs are just cheap run arounds and not performance cars, when that happens pretty sure they'll ditch the MG name and instead of letting it die with its glory, it'll die with this big stain on its reputation

@florachen9824 2 жыл бұрын

@@Elijah-cy9do why was MG almost disappeared before SAIC bought it up if it got such a great history and could make cars that suited the market? No one will remember a car brand after it disappeared. Even if they do, it’s just memory, and maybe not a good one.

@Elijah-cy9do 2 жыл бұрын

@@florachen9824 much better memory of MG than if MG were to be discontinued today with all the current products they're offering. They misused MG's heritage for marketing, MG shows their racing and sports car heritage along with previous owners in front of potential customers even if their cars have nothing to do with MGs of the past, soon people who think of MG will completely forget about their racing and sports car heritage. Vauxhall is a brilliant example of what I mean, they used to make high end luxury cars at the beginning of their car making history, now people think of them just as an affordable way to get from A to B, while car enthusiasts think of them as rebadged Opels.

@electricdiesel1993 5 ай бұрын

This MG HS is brought to you by King Charles and Prince Harry's Spare autobiography

@frostyVX 3 жыл бұрын

Never

@lumpython5351 3 жыл бұрын

The sarcasm at the beginning is spot on, As Chinese myself living in Perth, I don’t understand why people would buy Chinese cars, I’d rather buy established brand like Lexus which I did, and none of Chinese people in Perth I know drive Chinese cars. They all go Mercedes, bmw, Audi or least Toyota. I just can’t imagine myself sitting in those Chinese cars, shouldn’t Australians only buy products from democracy countries with love? Has Australia falling that much that need to buy cars from China?

@loving_dad_explorer 3 жыл бұрын

I like those brands too but when I need a car to just do rounds without headaches, those brands don’t offer anything for 30k. A used one for 30k will have things go wrong with it (I can’t be bothered dealing with headaches) and will have half of the equipment.

@lumpython5351 3 жыл бұрын

@@loving_dad_explorer If were you I'd ask myself whether I'm qualified to own a car. Anyway, I'm just feel sympathy for Australians that they now start buy cars that made by Chinese, the race that they hate to death. The hate sentiment towards against Asian Chinese is at the pinnacle, but reality is there's not much car that made by white people for them to choose. 😘

@loving_dad_explorer 3 жыл бұрын

@@lumpython5351 there is next to no hate towards Chinese in australia. You are very confused. Most commenting against Chinese here have next to no education.

@shawnlin4214 2 жыл бұрын

There's always that one Chinese who loves shitting on his own culture.

@fakamada Жыл бұрын

Seriously, what kind of Chinese you are? A guy ashamed by his nation and what it has achieved so far. Furthermore, insulting other nations with irrelevant facts. A German would be proud that you praise German brands but certainly would not understand why you are trying to humiliate Chinese brands. Same goes for Japan, Korea and others. Try to overcome your vanity, it will fix your psychological issues.

@casey6933 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. I know a couple of people that have one... And it's exactly when you'd expect from China. Drivers window stop working. Turbo lag. Crappy plastics.

@fakamada Жыл бұрын

Crappy plastics? Funny kid. If there is something this car "don't have" that would be crappy plastics. Please don't comment on something you don't have any idea of.

@mammokhan6868 3 жыл бұрын

Car may be good but the people who are selling it in this country (especially Islamabad )are the worst people, extremely dishonest with no credibilty .

@davidperry3531 3 жыл бұрын

Not for me - this is a total degradation of the classic MG name.

@ayambo3281 3 жыл бұрын

LOL classic as in when it was UK owned as MG Rover and known for engine problems ?? Since the company has been bought over MG Motor has managed to shake off the old MG poor reliability stigma. www.osv.ltd.uk/are-mg-reliable/

@davidperry3531 3 жыл бұрын

@@ayambo3281 who said anything about reliability? The Chinese owned company are trading on a famous British name which has history dating back to the 1930s when cars of all makes were unreliable. The new company could not sell anything like the current volumes if it was called some nebulous name so this company had corrupted the MG name which in English speaking countries had been viewed with affection through rose tinted glasses.

@Elijah-cy9do 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidperry3531 hear hear, i agree that they shouldn't move production of such an iconic brand to China, and make cheap econoboxes instead of sporty cars, SAIC really did degrade the great MG name, especially when they're starting to export them to many places around the world. Btw the only reason why the HS is quite decent is because many of the R&D and design output came from Longbridge, the same way that many brands like Nio make good cars is because they get help from other companies like Bosch which is German.

@IRFAN-po5sz 2 жыл бұрын

Big NO for this chines equipment

@andy2906 2 жыл бұрын

Where is your patriotism, your recommending a car from a country inflicting punitive measures against Australia as we speak. Chinese avoidable purchase please by a mazda, honda toyota

@alffox2838 3 жыл бұрын

Have a look at how China is treating Australia. How much slave labour is used in the manufacture of these vehicles? Look how China treats its own citizens and the people of Hong Kong and then make up your own mind about buying an MG.

@Elijah-cy9do 3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear

@philliangbeihai5388 3 жыл бұрын

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