In-depth reviews

MG Motor UK HS Hatchback 1.5 T-GDI SE 5dr DCT

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	SE
Price	£27,070
Engine Power - BHP	169
Acceleration	9.6
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173
Length	4655 mm
Width	1890 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	507 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1575 kg

Driver Convenience

Driver attention alert
12.3" colour touchscreen
12.3" Virtual driver information display
Adaptive cruise control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Blind spot detection
Bluetooth connectivity
Emergency call service
Forward collision warning
Lane change assist
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear parking camera
Rear parking sensors
Satellite navigation system
Speed limit assist
Traffic jam assist
Trip computer
USB mobile phone charging function

Entertainment

4 USB A ports 2 front and 2 rear
4 USB B ports 2 front and 2 rear
6 speaker audio system
DAB audio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear aero wiper
Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
Front fog lights
Intelligent high beam
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Rain sensing wipers
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Silver roof rails
Vehicle to Load

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
6 way electric adjustable driver seat
Air conditioning
Cloth upholstery
Front and rear reading lights
Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
Front headrests
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
Leather multi function steering wheel
Single passenger seat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
Anti rolling protection
Door open warning
Drivers seatbelt reminder
Dual front airbags
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
ESP
Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
Front centre airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seat belt height adjuster
Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
Front side airbags
Hill descent control
Hill launch assist
Manual rear child locks
Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
Side curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system and engine immobiliser
Keyless entry and push button start system
Remote central locking
Speed sensing door locks

Wheels

19" Blade diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1496
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	73.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.1
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	35.3
WLTP - MPG - High	43.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.6

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	83
NCAP Safety Assist %	74
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.6
Engine Power - BHP	169
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	275
Engine Torque - RPM	3000
Top Speed	121 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BLADE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1664 mm
Length	4655 mm
Wheelbase	2765 mm
Width	1890 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2066 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2050 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1484 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	507 l
Max. Loading Weight	475 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1575 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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