MG HS scores 5-star safety rating in ANCAP crash tests

MG HS scores 5-star safety rating in ANCAP crash tests

KUALA LUMPUR: Previewed in August this year, the MG HS is slated to launch soon in the Malaysian market. The second-generation model of this upcoming Chinese SUV just received a 5-star safety rating in ANCAP crash tests.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much does the MG HS cost?

    The MG HS estimated price tag reads RM 130,000.
  • How safe is the MG HS?

    The MG HS has proven to be a safe car with a 5-star safety rating received in the ANCAP crash tests.
  • When will the MG HS launch in Malaysia?

    The MG HS SUV is expected to launch soon in Malaysia.
  • MG HS crash test

    MG HS safety rating

    The MG HS obtained the following scores across the different categories -

    Category

    Points

    Adult Occupant Protection

    90% (36.01 out of 40)

    Child Occupant Protection

    87% (42.81 out of 49)

    Vulnerable Road User Protection 

    83% (52.72 out of 63)

    Safety Assist 

    74% (13.50 out of 18)

    As the table indicates, the MG HS demonstrated excellent performance across several key safety areas. In the Adult Occupant Protection category, it showed outstanding strength, particularly in impact scenarios. It scored full points in side impact, oblique pole, and whiplash protection.

    MG HS crash test

    In the case of Child Occupant Protection, the HS did well in safeguarding critical areas like the head, chest, and abdomen. The SUV also scored good performance in Vulnerable Road User Protection thanks to advanced driver assistance gears like autonomous emergency braking.

    Notably, the MG HS ANCAP rating is based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP.

    MG HS safety features

    The second-gen HS comes packed with dual frontal, side chest-protecting, and side head-protecting airbags. A centre airbag offers protection to front seat occupants. 

    In terms of advanced driver assistance, the vehicle features -

    • Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction & Crossing, Backover and Head-On)
    • Lane keep assist
    • Lane departure warning
    • Emergency lane keeping
    • Advanced speed assistance system
    • Speed sign recognition system 

    MG HS  front

    MG HS arriving soon in Malaysia

    The MG HS is expected to hit the local roads later this year or early next year. Notably, the model previewed in our marker is the facelift version of the first-gen HS that has been around since 2020. It is a C-segment SUV that will rival the likes of the Proton X70, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia.

    MG HS rear

    The SUV is being offered in two variants here - Standard and Lux, with an estimated price starting from RM 130,000. Both versions are equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine tuned to deliver a maximum power of 162 PS at 5,600 rpm and a peak torque of 250 Nm from 1,700 to 4,400 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

    For further updates on the MG HS launch in Malaysia, stay tuned with us.

    Also read: MG Malaysia opens parts warehouse in Klang Valley: Faster service & reliable aftersales for customers

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