Great video, just to clarify though, the HS is technically one class above the MG ZS, I wouldn’t think the size is the same. In other parts of the world, petrol powered ZS competes with cars like the Honda HR-V, Kia Stonic and Seat Arona while HS competes with larger SUVS like Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage and Seat Ateca. For the price though, I feel it’s a definite will buy.
These sgcarmart reviews. Rave about the features etc, but being the main automotive platform in sg, perhaps can also comment on the reliability of cars from the brands over the years, and aftersales service?
For a brand that is less famous as family car, after sale service and long term reliability are more crucial than what have mentioned on its premium interior quality. I do not want to worry about car that have no option but to send back to agent and pay high cost parts and services even though I pay less initially.
yes, they didn’t mention anything about safety as well. The overall review is hasty and a lot of things are. it covered like reliability, trim options etc…
Test drove this.. went with a skeptical MIC mindset but the interior was WOW! Really opened up my mind. Very luxurious. Quiet and gear kicks seamlessly..spacious as well. Im 1.8m and my current drive is a 2.0 Mit ASX so i would like something similar and 1.5 turbo with 160bhp its very nicely priced. Additional warranty applies at 3+2 and yes.. Eurokars a trusted brand. Very tempted... i did the "Go Try" part... now deciding if i "will buy".
@@comments7335 I guess with a reputable dealership behind the brand, it is a safer buy. They are also the distributors for Porsche, Mini, Mazda, Rolls Royce and Maclaren.
Driving dynamics (We will want some fun in a SUV too)? infotainment? what is that "super sports mode" on the steering wheel does and feel? Missing out too much information.
Looked at all the MGHS reviews online and yours is “The Best” very informative and interesting, keep up the good work. Get mine on the 16th April, Pearl White with Red Leather Interior MGHS Exclusive Auto.........
What do you think of it so far, I get mine December due to them not being able to access the chips for them. I'm thinking would be good to know how it's going as I only had an hours drive
I wonder how accessible the parts are for this car. Well, they should be pretty cheap since they're from China I guess? If maintenance is gonna be cheaper, I would say this car is value for money indeed.
owned a rover 75 in e early 2000s,, gd quality w great drive & gd price,, nice to c mgrover brand alive again with e same principle,, no matter wher e car is made
Totally agree with "go try". After gone for a test drive, below is my comments to consider before buying this car. The DCT transmission it has is not smooth during moving off, moderate acceleration and heavy acceleration as well. The fuel consumption is high. Brakes are spongy, need additional S$3k for BBK upgrade Touch screen some lag Other than for all this flaws, if the selling price comes with 5yr warranty with included solar film and cameras, it will be a good deal.
Love the look of this car, beautiful red interior too, I am hoping to get one of these for next car with red leather interior, looks great inside and out and plenty room for family or camping gear and mountain bike, looks comfy too, I'm definitely sold on this car, great review guys cheers 👌👌🏴
Great video! Have had a chance to see the difference between Arctic White or Pearl White on MG HS? If so what is the difference and Which looks better?
Hi There, Ur video is very good. I have bought MG HS 2021 this week. Would u pls create a video on the Auto Braking system of MG HS 2021- how much dependable this system is ? Whether this system should be kept on or it should be kept off (to be in the safe side).
Its basically just another level of sport mode above the sport mode, i.e. more of the same like holding on the gears longer before upshifting, tightening the steering, etc. Not really a fan of such things to be honest cos of fuel consumption. I would rather change to forged rims.
I think the 2 obstacles MG has to overcome to putting more cars on the road here is the stigma of being made in China and its price cutting too close to some of the more established makes. Undoubtedly it is well equipped but for most, it will still be a gamble. Resale value would likely be quite poor as well. A longer warranty would help allay reliability concerns as the car only comes with a 3 year 100k km warranty. Even more established brands like Honda and Kia provide 5 year unlimited mileage warranties. Actually in overseas markets like Australia, MG offers a 7 year unlimited mileage warranty.
So are Volvos and even iPhones. And both aint't cheap. Agree on the warranty, it's odd that in all other countries they have the 7 yr warranty but not us. But to be fair, it think this is the authorised dealer's issue, not MG's.
@@jameseltan The years of warranty is an issue. Mileage in Singapore is comparatively much lower than country like Australia and yet only offer 3 years warranty. I kind of worry that parts and services will be high after 3 years hence the business model is selling at lower price initially and charge higher later when your send in for services. I have experience a few years ago on Opel car (not current agent) where I was charged $1000 for window when my trusted mechanic told me that only 1 screw need to be replaced but agent insisted only the entire window parts can be sold - end up I have the window fixed without buying parts from agent but it can’t be wind down any more and I have 2 windows in that conditions.
Why not compare with the other SUV's. From a reviewer ,we expect to find out how it is compared to other SUV's. Whats the point in saying its nice, its nice, its nice, if it breaks down in 1 year ?
I would just like to ask Jeremy who gave it a "try", for the $100k-ish price tag and with all the features and specs, what other car (SUV or otherwise) at this price point would he say is a "buy" since this is only a "try"?
Interior looks plush for this price. Though I would be sceptical regarding it's reliabilty with the gearbox and engine. It's relatively new. Long term ownership cost is also unknown. That being said, the car looks nice inside out.
The engine is sourced from General Motors/Opel derivatives and the DCT gearbox is co-developed with SAGW, SAIC Motor and GM. ( en.sagw.com/2016/0726/zidongbiansuqi/80.html ) U may wish to research with the Thai owners so far on the reliability as they had this ride in their market longer than ours with similar harsh tropical climate conditions.
You guys sound so hesitant in your reviews. With Jeremy's "quite nice, quite soft, quite subjective, quite this quite that....". Also, why didn't you guys open the bonnet to show the engine?? SMH....
After 3 years.. All my 3 friends who owns proton x50 l got engine jammed problem. While my friend who owns mg hs drive it for 5 years with only replacing tyres, brake pads, battery and wiper. All basic replacement and no major issue. And proton?
Could you guys review the all-new Toyota Sienta please? Maybe even a comparison between the Japan made (PI version) vs the Indonesia made (AD version) versions.
Front copy Mazda CX5 and rear Audi Q5. What do you expect from China. There are better options out there. Although value for money but resale may be difficult too.
How do you feel about the Lexus IS300H? I know Julian and James (Whom has gone MIA for a while) reviewed the RX 350L a while back. So I'm thinking whether the IS300H falls similarly in some of the categories.
Pls have a script to guide your talking points. So you cover all the bases and you avoid repeating yourself especially julian. Mind your voice, watch your hands. Kipidap
Looks like the Nissan Qashqai. Don't think is as big as the SUV Julian mentioned. But wait this is the bigger HS not the smaller ZS The one piece seats will obstruct rear view of the driver and blocks the view for the rear passenger too. The bucket seat has been over done. These 1 pcs seats seems to be a cost cutting measure. Like in A Class and the CLA. And the car is made in China right?
Did you go take a look at it? It is around the size of the Toyota Harrier. In fact, the interior is bigger. First time i hear that sports bucket seats are "cost cutting" measures lol. So what if it's made in China? So is Volvo. There are cars made in Thailand, Vietnam, India, etc.
The only concern is reliability and cost for maintenance. Don't really care is India or China made. All car have their problem, even Japan or German made.
@@jameslim4656 Well, i am hoping if the car is cheap, the maintenance can't be that high. For us, these are the first 2 MG cars in Singapore, but in other countries they have had MG cars for a few years now and in the international reviews, i have not seen anything that says they are unreliable. Although we don't get the 7yrs warranty here, I am hoping that the fact other countries have it, means it can't be that bad.
I sort of get the feeling Jeremy hasn’t been briefed on the true meaning of “will go” and “go try” here lol. Anw u guys shld go more indepth into the infotainment syst too, it can be one of the underrated areas
I test drove the car. Really good value for money. Only problem is there is a bit too much body roll when turning. I'm a sports car driver so maybe I'm not used to it.
Jeremy verdict is lol... all car must "go try"... so never will a car score "go buy" in his reviews... of cos its $100k not $100 even if both reviewer say "go buy" we will still need to test drive... its just a scoring term use in their review... "go buy" just means top score lah...
Well. Volvo is owned by Geely. Jaguar is owned by Tata(I always joke that my friend’s Jag runs on curry). Toyota and Honda have some of their cars made in Thailand. Audi has some models made in Slovakia. We don’t see people avoiding these brands just because of who owns them, or where they are made in. MG is designed in England, and assembled in China, Shanghai. I just ordered my MG HS, and it came with a 5-year warranty during the promotion last weekend. A friend commented after sitting in my test drive that other brands’ SUVs are going to have a hard time selling. Given how much more you are getting out of the MG HS.
@@vincecarlo I have my X1 crossing 3 years now and is happy with its reliability. But I am still doubt this MG. I have been following closely with RAV4. Lexus IS not offering “Low” entry level SUV so I will stick to Toyota for my next buy.
Even at the cheapest trim, the KICKS has less 33hp and cost $1k more than the HS. At its highest trim, it costs $7k more than the HS and still has significantly less equipment and features, eg. no panaromic sunroof, no electric seats at all, torsion beam rear suspension, etc. And oh, it's tiny.
the differences are tiny fair enough it’s small, but how often would you use the sunroof in Singapore? But the economy was not mentioned in this video and i bet the Kicks can go way more on one tank of fuel whilst providing enjoyment too. no hate to the mg HS at all
No hate to Kicks either. In fact it was on top in my buy list (together with Kia Stonic which is even cheaper) hence lots of comparison was done before i decided on the HS. The 200kg more is because it is a significantly larger car. And it's actually nice to drive around with the panaromic roof (closed but shade open) makes the interior livelier and more spacious/open. And electric seats are quite a significant feature to me and is the non-torsion rear suspension. The Kicks is probably the best looking on the outside but the interior looks rather budget and for me even the cheaper Stonic has a nice interior. Given that we spend more time looking at the inside of the car than the outside of it, interior is always more important to me.
Oh you bought the HS I see... true enough the Kicks’s design is nice with the X-Trail like brake lights on the rears with the big V-Motion grille. The interior from the dashboard side of things Nissan has done a good job, but the doors are really all plastic. Haven’t seen the Kicks in person yet but my guess as to the main reason why it is more expensive is because of the E-Power system instead of having the traditional ICE to power the car
I like the concept of the video, hope this continues when duo reviews start again!
Great video, just to clarify though, the HS is technically one class above the MG ZS, I wouldn’t think the size is the same. In other parts of the world, petrol powered ZS competes with cars like the Honda HR-V, Kia Stonic and Seat Arona while HS competes with larger SUVS like Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage and Seat Ateca.
For the price though, I feel it’s a definite will buy.
Great video, thanks. In Australia is sold with 7 years factory warranty so no problems there. I am waiting for mine.
In Bangladesh, warranty is 3 years.
Great review... MG brand becoming more noticeable on the Australia roads ,very compatible with more popular SUV brands..
These sgcarmart reviews. Rave about the features etc, but being the main automotive platform in sg, perhaps can also comment on the reliability of cars from the brands over the years, and aftersales service?
For a brand that is less famous as family car, after sale service and long term reliability are more crucial than what have mentioned on its premium interior quality. I do not want to worry about car that have no option but to send back to agent and pay high cost parts and services even though I pay less initially.
Totally agree. I also wondered how reliable the car is and the cost of maintenance.
Talk about reliability and they probably will stop receiving cars for review lol
yes, they didn’t mention anything about safety as well. The overall review is hasty and a lot of things are. it covered like reliability, trim options etc…
Test drove this.. went with a skeptical MIC mindset but the interior was WOW! Really opened up my mind. Very luxurious. Quiet and gear kicks seamlessly..spacious as well. Im 1.8m and my current drive is a 2.0 Mit ASX so i would like something similar and 1.5 turbo with 160bhp its very nicely priced. Additional warranty applies at 3+2 and yes.. Eurokars a trusted brand. Very tempted... i did the "Go Try" part... now deciding if i "will buy".
I'm confused. Did Eurokars built the MG HS?
@@comments7335 I guess with a reputable dealership behind the brand, it is a safer buy. They are also the distributors for Porsche, Mini, Mazda, Rolls Royce and Maclaren.
Interested to know what's holding u back? What are your other options?
Driving dynamics (We will want some fun in a SUV too)? infotainment? what is that "super sports mode" on the steering wheel does and feel? Missing out too much information.
I’ve never heard someone sound Irish, Scottish and Welsh at the same time. Crazy interesting accent. Great review. Thanks
You guys should talk about reliability !
great video! "getting so much for so little!' - Any comments about the reliability?
Looked at all the MGHS reviews online and yours is “The Best” very informative and interesting, keep up the good work. Get mine on the 16th April, Pearl White with Red Leather Interior MGHS Exclusive Auto.........
What do you think of it so far, I get mine December due to them not being able to access the chips for them.
I'm thinking would be good to know how it's going as I only had an hours drive
I was told that my new MG HS is due to arrive at the end of April 22 , cannae wait , I’m getting a Test Drive in 2 weeks time
looks definitely more than a 100k car. Seems value for money.
I wonder how accessible the parts are for this car. Well, they should be pretty cheap since they're from China I guess? If maintenance is gonna be cheaper, I would say this car is value for money indeed.
Someone in the UK had to replace the rear light cover in the back of the ZS. It cost £1.50 !
All MGs come with 7 year warranty anyway
I like the honest answers from both. It looks like a better car with everything better than its competitors.
owned a rover 75 in e early 2000s,, gd quality w great drive & gd price,, nice to c mgrover brand alive again with e same principle,, no matter wher e car is made
Singapore usage car below 2L is more than enough,Turbocharged is advantage for stop/go traffic unless you always travel to Malaysia
Totally agree with "go try".
After gone for a test drive, below is my comments to consider before buying this car.
The DCT transmission it has is not smooth during moving off, moderate acceleration and heavy acceleration as well.
The fuel consumption is high.
Brakes are spongy, need additional S$3k for BBK upgrade
Touch screen some lag
Other than for all this flaws, if the selling price comes with 5yr warranty with included solar film and cameras, it will be a good deal.
Would be informative to mention the engine is sourced from General Motors/Opel as well as the parts bin of VW’s DCT gearbox for the MG HS...
That's why we have great viewers like you! To share info that we missed out in the review.
- Jon
sgCarMart Haha...great reply u have there Jon!
@@sgcarmartreviews Eurokars told me it is in fact not the infamous VW DCT.
@@jameseltan Yes-I concur that the DCT gearbox is in-house by SAIC...
Great review thanks to you both
Still undecided as the now Chinese owned MG still doesn't have a huge reach in the UK. This being said, this review is encouraging.
Love the look of this car, beautiful red interior too, I am hoping to get one of these for next car with red leather interior, looks great inside and out and plenty room for family or camping gear and mountain bike, looks comfy too, I'm definitely sold on this car, great review guys cheers 👌👌🏴
Excellent review!
Great video! Have had a chance to see the difference between Arctic White or Pearl White on MG HS? If so what is the difference and Which looks better?
Can tell how reliable is this car?
Hi There,
Ur video is very good.
I have bought MG HS 2021 this week.
Would u pls create a video on the Auto Braking system of MG HS 2021- how much dependable this system is ? Whether this system should be kept on or it should be kept off (to be in the safe side).
Bro what u mean? High up everything within reach even if you drive a big truck or mobile crane (RT) still within reach. This small car is that big???
So in the end they never mention what does the super sport button does
The super sport button increase response time when stepping on the paddle. it become very sensitive then other mode.
Its basically just another level of sport mode above the sport mode, i.e. more of the same like holding on the gears longer before upshifting, tightening the steering, etc. Not really a fan of such things to be honest cos of fuel consumption. I would rather change to forged rims.
I think the 2 obstacles MG has to overcome to putting more cars on the road here is the stigma of being made in China and its price cutting too close to some of the more established makes. Undoubtedly it is well equipped but for most, it will still be a gamble. Resale value would likely be quite poor as well. A longer warranty would help allay reliability concerns as the car only comes with a 3 year 100k km warranty. Even more established brands like Honda and Kia provide 5 year unlimited mileage warranties. Actually in overseas markets like Australia, MG offers a 7 year unlimited mileage warranty.
So are Volvos and even iPhones. And both aint't cheap. Agree on the warranty, it's odd that in all other countries they have the 7 yr warranty but not us. But to be fair, it think this is the authorised dealer's issue, not MG's.
@@jameseltan The year of warranty is an issue.
@@jameseltan The years of warranty is an issue. Mileage in Singapore is comparatively much lower than country like Australia and yet only offer 3 years warranty. I kind of worry that parts and services will be high after 3 years hence the business model is selling at lower price initially and charge higher later when your send in for services. I have experience a few years ago on Opel car (not current agent) where I was charged $1000 for window when my trusted mechanic told me that only 1 screw need to be replaced but agent insisted only the entire window parts can be sold - end up I have the window fixed without buying parts from agent but it can’t be wind down any more and I have 2 windows in that conditions.
This Julian guy constantly cuts off his co-host while he is still talking, very irritating guy.
You weren't wrong. Let Jeremy finish his sentence la
U taking notes izzit ... U're definitely a Typical Sotong who prefers scripted stuff
Agree .Could be better as he is trying to hard to be different .
Julian is like the typical egoistic know it all that every group of friends has.
Just irritating
is it just me or MG cars look like old season Mazdas like the cx5
Why not compare with the other SUV's. From a reviewer ,we expect to find out how it is compared to other SUV's. Whats the point in saying its nice, its nice, its nice, if it breaks down in 1 year ?
MG is a British automotive company last time but now it’s re-introduced by China company(Nanjing Automotive) and now SAIC motors
got diesel in mg hs ?
I would just like to ask Jeremy who gave it a "try", for the $100k-ish price tag and with all the features and specs, what other car (SUV or otherwise) at this price point would he say is a "buy" since this is only a "try"?
Interior looks plush for this price. Though I would be sceptical regarding it's reliabilty with the gearbox and engine. It's relatively new. Long term ownership cost is also unknown. That being said, the car looks nice inside out.
The engine is sourced from General Motors/Opel derivatives and the DCT gearbox is co-developed with SAGW, SAIC Motor and GM. ( en.sagw.com/2016/0726/zidongbiansuqi/80.html ) U may wish to research with the Thai owners so far on the reliability as they had this ride in their market longer than ours with similar harsh tropical climate conditions.
@@zenlee8479 VW gearbox! No thanks. I'll pass.
gad abdat My mistake-It’s not a VW gearbox but a collaboration of SAGW, SAIC Motor and GM- en.sagw.com/2016/0726/zidongbiansuqi/80.html
@@zenlee8479 haha..no worries.👍
So is a wet or dry DCT?
China made but looks Soo much better than the chery of old...still, a little sceptical about durability
Yeah, thank Carl Gotham gor that, chinese made but not chinese developed
You guys sound so hesitant in your reviews. With Jeremy's "quite nice, quite soft, quite subjective, quite this quite that....". Also, why didn't you guys open the bonnet to show the engine?? SMH....
Agree like saying it's not upsetting, it is smooth
Indeed looks like a Mazda. So how does the Super Sports Mode drive?
In terms of front grille.
The sales in Philip canberra Australia is bad. This is why I give up to buy MG HS
What is the exact meaning of family car Julien???
Try comparing it with the 2020 Proton X50 1.5 TGDI Flagship. The proton can definitely wins
After 3 years.. All my 3 friends who owns proton x50 l got engine jammed problem. While my friend who owns mg hs drive it for 5 years with only replacing tyres, brake pads, battery and wiper. All basic replacement and no major issue. And proton?
How popular is MG in Singapore?
Kinda interested in this car, worth to buy?
Wait for MG eHs better. Plug in hybrid. 1.3L per 100km. White and blue interior super nice.
no. 100k cannot get other hybrid cars meh?
Good question this video didn’t tell us much, way too subjective with no facts really
Could you guys review the all-new Toyota Sienta please?
Maybe even a comparison between the Japan made (PI version) vs the Indonesia made (AD version) versions.
Anyone agree that the rear resemble like a BMW X1?
Yes I agree. Front like mazda cx 5, side like qashqai..steering wheel like ferrari with the super sports button
Thought looks LIKE Merc GLC
Where is James?
Not forgotten apparently. Thanks brother! 🥰
Front copy Mazda CX5 and rear Audi Q5. What do you expect from China. There are better options out there. Although value for money but resale may be difficult too.
How do you feel about the Lexus IS300H? I know Julian and James (Whom has gone MIA for a while) reviewed the RX 350L a while back. So I'm thinking whether the IS300H falls similarly in some of the categories.
Awesome car but not the quickest.. can great FC
CX-5 front, Qashqai Mid body, GLA/C butt look, BMW interior. Another copy, just well made.
Its a godd CHINA made car through and through. Please consider many other choices and aspect before buying 1
this MG is very beautiful. But the short host, not so much.
Pls have a script to guide your talking points.
So you cover all the bases and you avoid repeating yourself especially julian. Mind your voice, watch your hands. Kipidap
Looks like the Nissan Qashqai. Don't think is as big as the SUV Julian mentioned. But wait this is the bigger HS not the smaller ZS
The one piece seats will obstruct rear view of the driver and blocks the view for the rear passenger too. The bucket seat has been over done. These 1 pcs seats seems to be a cost cutting measure. Like in A Class and the CLA. And the car is made in China right?
Did you go take a look at it? It is around the size of the Toyota Harrier. In fact, the interior is bigger. First time i hear that sports bucket seats are "cost cutting" measures lol. So what if it's made in China? So is Volvo. There are cars made in Thailand, Vietnam, India, etc.
The only concern is reliability and cost for maintenance. Don't really care is India or China made. All car have their problem, even Japan or German made.
@@jameslim4656 Well, i am hoping if the car is cheap, the maintenance can't be that high. For us, these are the first 2 MG cars in Singapore, but in other countries they have had MG cars for a few years now and in the international reviews, i have not seen anything that says they are unreliable. Although we don't get the 7yrs warranty here, I am hoping that the fact other countries have it, means it can't be that bad.
nice
Made in China , copy cat of Hyunda Tuscon ? Either way 1.5 ton is on heavier side... also the dual clutch gearbox going to give problems by year 4...
I noticed no spare tyre. They probably give you puncture repair kit which I am not comfortable with.
It is made in china so quality wise is still better to see.
Avoiding it Like a Plague
I sort of get the feeling Jeremy hasn’t been briefed on the true meaning of “will go” and “go try” here lol. Anw u guys shld go more indepth into the infotainment syst too, it can be one of the underrated areas
so perfect ? i feel like they had being paid to say those comments... not a honest video to my view...
Not really, you check the MG ZS video.
I test drove the car. Really good value for money.
Only problem is there is a bit too much body roll when turning. I'm a sports car driver so maybe I'm not used to it.
Jeremy verdict is lol... all car must "go try"... so never will a car score "go buy" in his reviews... of cos its $100k not $100 even if both reviewer say "go buy" we will still need to test drive... its just a scoring term use in their review... "go buy" just means top score lah...
Ya exactly, i wanted to say this but decided to be more diplomatic and ask him what would then constitute a go buy if this is not...
Cars in SG are very expensive.
Nice car 👍🏻🙏
SUV rankings ?
1. CRV
2. Forrestor/Tuscon
3. Peugot
4. Rav4
5. MG/Skoda
chinese state-owned automaker...
Errrrr.....MIC
Well. Volvo is owned by Geely. Jaguar is owned by Tata(I always joke that my friend’s Jag runs on curry).
Toyota and Honda have some of their cars made in Thailand. Audi has some models made in Slovakia.
We don’t see people avoiding these brands just because of who owns them, or where they are made in.
MG is designed in England, and assembled in China, Shanghai.
I just ordered my MG HS, and it came with a 5-year warranty during the promotion last weekend. A friend commented after sitting in my test drive that other brands’ SUVs are going to have a hard time selling. Given how much more you are getting out of the MG HS.
For Proven Reliability I am sticking to Lexus, Honda and Toyota Period.
@@vincecarlo I have my X1 crossing 3 years now and is happy with its reliability. But I am still doubt this MG. I have been following closely with RAV4. Lexus IS not offering “Low” entry level SUV so I will stick to Toyota for my next buy.
Next time get a tall driver
Irritating host - Julian. Cannot finish the video without fast forwarding. Give it a thumbs down.
MG singapore-english
Never seen such an unprofessional review, at the end looks they're trying imitate CARWOW should you buy, consider......
looks like a Mazda CX-5 copy
Except they don't copy the price! Thumbs up to the MG. 👍👍
@@brianheard4565 i just went to check the pricing, its the same price as a CX-30
@@jinwoooooooooo Depends where you live. In Thailand where I live it's much cheaper than a CX30 as well.
@@brianheard4565 For singapore theyre equally priced.
If Eurokars take in this brand then don’t have to worry about anything unnecessarily.
China car, you know right?
250Nm of torque hmm the Nissan Kicks E Power has 10 more 🤣
Even at the cheapest trim, the KICKS has less 33hp and cost $1k more than the HS. At its highest trim, it costs $7k more than the HS and still has significantly less equipment and features, eg. no panaromic sunroof, no electric seats at all, torsion beam rear suspension, etc. And oh, it's tiny.
the differences are tiny fair enough it’s small, but how often would you use the sunroof in Singapore? But the economy was not mentioned in this video and i bet the Kicks can go way more on one tank of fuel whilst providing enjoyment too. no hate to the mg HS at all
and the HS weights 200kg more too
No hate to Kicks either. In fact it was on top in my buy list (together with Kia Stonic which is even cheaper) hence lots of comparison was done before i decided on the HS. The 200kg more is because it is a significantly larger car. And it's actually nice to drive around with the panaromic roof (closed but shade open) makes the interior livelier and more spacious/open. And electric seats are quite a significant feature to me and is the non-torsion rear suspension. The Kicks is probably the best looking on the outside but the interior looks rather budget and for me even the cheaper Stonic has a nice interior. Given that we spend more time looking at the inside of the car than the outside of it, interior is always more important to me.
Oh you bought the HS I see... true enough the Kicks’s design is nice with the X-Trail like brake lights on the rears with the big V-Motion grille. The interior from the dashboard side of things Nissan has done a good job, but the doors are really all plastic. Haven’t seen the Kicks in person yet but my guess as to the main reason why it is more expensive is because of the E-Power system instead of having the traditional ICE to power the car
would you trust china.
Thats the trophy version not 1.5