MG’s HS is a mid-sized SUV rival to the likes of Toyota’s RAV4, and the new Hybrid+ version has arrived in the CarsGuide test garage. So what is a Hybrid+? What does it cost? What’s it like to drive?

You’ve heard of conventional hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids, I’m sure. But have you heard of Super Hybrids? If not, you soon will, given that’s the name MG – now well cemented as one of our ...

I know what you’re thinking – ‘what on Earth is a Super Hybrid?!’ Automotive naming conventions and technical terminology continues to become more diverse and no doubt confusing for the average ...

The new MG HS Hybrid+ is a clear sign of how far the brand has matured. For a drive-away price starting at $40,990, the Hybrid+ introduces a new petrol-electric hybrid (HEV) powertrain, paired with ...

When quizzed at the start of a new year, industry experts are usually reluctant to make definitive statements about the forecast. Cue terms like “cautious optimism” and similar truisms. One thing you ...

The MG HS is underwhelming to drive, with woolly steering and unsettled ride. The petrol engine is equally disappointing, but the plug-in hybrid model is rapid and should be cheap to run. Engines ...

IT WOULD BE no exaggeration to say that, as the initial hype over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is plateauing for a number of reasons, hybrid powertrains are becoming sort of the de facto poster ...

The MG HS Hybrid+ has just arrived in Australian showrooms, commanding only a modest price premium over petrol-powered versions of the mid-size SUV.