I have an HS PHEV Exclusive, filled up 2 months ago(25th Feb), most of my journeys are short and done in EV mode. I've done over 800miles since filling up, still have over half a tank of fuel and am averaging over 200mpg since filling up(25th Feb). So, yes, 155.8mpg claimed is very easy to achieve if you manage the EV/AUTO mode properly and keep the battery charged. Most people that buy PHEV's expect that 155.8mpg without the thought of managing the system to get full use of the hybrid system. It's a great car, in my honest opinion, and amazing value for money compared to it's rivals.

Have had mine a year now and I am still very impressed (I was a real petrol head but needed something for the grandchildren) - Do most of my journeys on EV and that makes a huge difference at todays petrol prices, charges over night on low cost elecy - a real no brainer plenty of car at low cost.

Thanks for a positive review - this is refreshing (many reviews berate it for the slight lag of infotainment response, and a wallow feel when tearing when country lanes but, actually, that's not what it's about. It's a good EV for trips < 32miles with great space, high driving position, superb comfort, every bell and whistle for a very modest price. Superbly comfortable and a ride that soaks up most potholes, bumps and otherwise road nasties so common on British roads It's good to see you take into account the demographic appeal and price, v the spec and nod to EV mode. I've had my (ex demonstrator at discounted price) Exclusive model for a couple of months now and love it. Yes, it vibrates slightly under the throttle when using ICE, has an extraordinary hesitation at around 40mph in EV mode but hey, counter that with the 0-60 in 6.9s if needed (in hybrid mode), all the toys, the space, full leather (mostly red in my case) full sky roof, 7-year guarantee, and it would seem to appeal to mr/ms average wishing to drive an SUV for shorter journeys on EV mode in luxurious comfort, but with an outstanding ICE in reserve for longer trips. It won't appeal to car badge-conscious buyers who could may spend (waste) +£10k more Incidentally, a tip to other would-be or newbie owners: EV mode can only be entered when the AC is not calling for heat (it's ok with the demand for cooling). To save reducing the temperature settings periodically, to maintain EV mode, simply long press the climate control shortcut button to switch the climate mode on/off. Switching off ensures that EV mode is held (mostly).

About to pick one up and can't wait

It's a fantastic car for the price and what you get for your money. I have ordered one myself and can't wait.

Great review buddy, I've had a HS to test also, great car for the price point, agree its a good cruiser. I found some issues especially with the electric operated boot, it didn't work every time you tried it, would be maybe once or twice out of 3 attempts.

Good review, agree with what you are saying. Had ours since September and love it. The only downside for me is the vibration through the right foot when the petrol kicks in at low speed.

Nice review, I like your friendly style. With a bit of manual intervention you can get the claimed figures at least until the battery runs completely out. When in traffic use the EV mode. When you get on to the highway turn it to Hybrid mode. Think you'll find the petrol consumption pretty impressive. Of course if you're just doing a normal daily commute leave it in EV mode, you should hardly ever need to use petrol. If you do a long-ish trip and come back home with any battery left you're just wasting money. Electricity is about 1/10 the price of equivalent petrol.

Dynamic red lovely colour just picked mine up not a phev just 1.5 dct exclusive great car to drive alot of car for the money

I think (although I've never driven a PHEV) there are most likely ways to get better fuel economy. Such as, warm it up under engine first for a mile or so then switch off the AC and turn on EV only mode. Use the heated seats if necessary but usually if you run AC it requires the engine to drive the compressor. In EV only mode it becomes very economical for most of your local trips. Similarly on longer trips, after the first couple of miles, revert to EV only until the battery is depleted; it will then behave like any other hybrid car until you complete the journey, thus minimizing the fuel used. Seems that most reviewers drive it totally under hybrid and then suggest that fuel economy is a lot worse than advertised. Perhaps I'm wrong but it's my impression from reading multiple reviews.

The safety belt is twisted... Nice review ;)

I think its a great looking car....I occasionally noticed one on the road and that's why I went to look at one. Would love to know how it performs on wet grass/soggy fields as unable to select gear and more torque with EV.

Volmer Hindsberg Denmark I have had my MG EHS Plug in hybrid for a little over 1 year and I am getting more and more happy with it, it is a fantastically comfortable car to drive in, both short and long and then it looks like a Mercedes inside. I have nothing to complain about, it is completely noise-free except for a little road noise, the 10 gears work together completely smoothly and without you noticing or hearing anything, an absolutely fantastic car. I have a question. Why do English cars have a yellow number plate on the back and a white number plate on the front ?? in Denmark and many other countries, the number plates have the same color on the front and back.

Has anyone finding the electric motor noise loud is it a fault or do all the PHEV Have this it’s like a jet taking off Please let me know if you have this type of noises do MG know of this is it a problem ???

Steering weight is alright in Thailand driving review and one of my favorite. How did you think about (gear)response, too slow is it?

Hello. I have seen your test of MG ehs Plugin once again. I agree that you say the steering is stiff, I found it to be a very nice and nice steering with very little resistance and it is nicely self-righting. You also complain that it is heavy in curves, I don't notice that, it can drive quite fast through a curve, I have seen on youtube a double evasive maneuver which it managed very well, it banked very little and skidded very little out at 70 km/h. You also say that it is a bit noisy, in normal driving the engine is completely noiseless and you can't feel what gear it is in because everything goes smoothly, of course it says a little if you step on the accelerator, but all cars do that, i have heard expensive Mercedes cars that make significantly more noise than my MG does when accelerating hard. I would go so far as to say that all its rivals and even those that are significantly more expensive do not reach the MG on the door handles, I will not trade mine for any of the other SUV cars.

Can you charge the MG HS Plug in Hybrid at home using the power outlet ? Or do you need to install a special wall power outlet at home to charge the car battery?

Does it have different regenerative braking levels? No one seems to be mentioning this in their reviews.

I have never seen an SUV before, ever, where there is literally no way to add a cargo net in trunk. Not a single hook. This is insane.

It is a Very good looking car, without being too “Try hard”......A lot of Bang for your Buck.

I have hs phev excite and around town driving like a fool I get 60mpg and on a long journey I get around 150mpg

The internal rear vision is set too low & takes away windscreen vision.

It s possible to get MG HECTOR too

I think I lost my comment.....I must not have had both hands on the wheel! Well, that sucks.....I was going to pop back over and put this song at the end......... I'm sorry, it's been an awful few days, I'm pretty sure i have a concussion, i keep passing out. In any case, here's a song: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9CRnNGap57Rm2g.htmlsi=MpBdN2j9za7gpKA9

Does this have a wireless charging

It’s a nice car but you don’t get DAB radio. Instead you get a DaB antenna stuck to your windscreen that has to be plugged in to the USB socket. Really let’s the car down.

Leather everywhere?

Show me any hybrid that lives up to its published fuel consumption. You won't find one as the calculation is a theoretical formula.

I definitely got the vibes you weren’t keen on this MG, tbh it looks frumpy and old, also the Infotainment system review….nobody likes lag, especially a Fifa player like me! To me an MG is that annoying looking model everyone had in blue…..but a great review, as always

All Mgs are terrible …mg4 probably the only one worth considering but still comes with the multiple component issues and terrible after sales service that all Mgs are blighted with. I actually feel sorry for anyone who ventures down the mg route,,,I did and boy did I regret it.