MG HS PHEV awarded 'Plug-In Hybrid of the Year' at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards
MG HS SE named 'Best Family SUV for Value'
Award-Winning MG HS Range starts from £24,995
The new MG HS SUV has achieved a double win at the 2025 What Car? Car of the Year Awards. The MG HS PHEV was judged 'Plug-in Hybrid of the Year' by the What Car? team whilst the petrol HS SE was crowned 'Best Family SUV for Value'. Steve Huntingford, Editor at What Car? commented:
'MG's product offering continues to impress the What Car? team. The HS SUV follows in the footsteps of the award-winning MG4 EV hatchback, being another very competent all-rounder.'
The MG HS PHEV, which made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last summer, was praised by the What Car? judging panel for its premium cabin as well as the impressive, electric-only range of up to 75 miles. The What Car? team added:
'While most of the cars in its class really only make sense as company cars, the MG HS shows that a practical plug-in hybrid with an upmarket interior and a long electric-only range can also be a surprisingly affordable private buy.'
Continuing MG's reputation for offering customers outstanding value in the SUV marketplace, the petrol HS SE 1.5T, recognised as the 'Best Family SUV for Value', is available from just £24,995.
'In 1.5-litre petrol form, the only alternatives to the MG HS that are available for similar money are both smaller and far less practical,' noted the What Car? experts.
David Allison, Head of Product and Planning at MG Motor UK, commented:
'The new MG HS models were designed to raise the bar even higher with more equipment and functionality, distinctive MG styling setting them apart from other SUVs, as well as a choice of advanced petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrains. Two awards from the What Car? experts are a great endorsement for our best-selling MG, and we're confident that this accolade will attract even more new customers to our brand, as well as impressing existing owners looking for an upgrade.
The Plug-in Hybrid version offers a real alternative for families who love their SUVs but are put off by high running costs. A range of 75 miles due to the high-capacity battery means most daily commutes can easily be covered by one charge, and for longer journeys, the added security of an efficient petrol engine and large fuel tank makes it a compelling choice.'
MG HS SUV models secured 30,207 sales in 2024 making this MG the 8th best-selling car in the UK. MG was also ranked 10th in terms of UK vehicle registrations, a first for the brand.
The new generation of the HS range offers customers the best possible overall value in the SUV marketplace. The petrol HS SE 1.5T is available from just £24,995 with the range-topping HS Trophy PHEV priced from £33,995. And, like all MGs, there is a generous 7-year/80,000-mile manufacturer's warranty supported by a 160 strong dealer network.
