MG HS SUV 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Exclusive 5dr Auto Owner Review

1.5 T-GDI PHEV Exclusive 5dr Auto

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I purchased my vehicle, as advertised to achieve 155.8 MPG combined, as per WLTP Testing (who now's what this actual means).
I achieve around 35 MPG, and I drive very economically. I'm still trying for my MG dealer to explain how to achieve 155.8 MPG, they nor MG Technical can explain that so far.
Most of the instruments seem to serve no purpose and have very small writing making them hard to read, even if you did now there purpose. It has 3 (yes 3) fuel gauges of which 2 are predictive, according to your driving style, It's a Hybrid thing. As the fuel tank only holds 35 Ltr you could run out of fuel very quickly !!! It has a power metre for what purpose, no one can explain !!! but no Rev counter, you have to run in the Engine for 1,000 Miles (not had this for over 30 years) and not to exceed 3,000 RPM, there is no Rev counter !!!
The owners manual has many explanation's error's, which are very frustrating. Some are 15 pages of warnings and Gobbledegook to explain 10 words.
It has 360* cameras, but no front parking sensors or Dash cam !!! Missed an opportunity there !!!!!
I purchased my MG in August at 6 weeks old, I'm still very frustrated with a lot of what it does or should I say what it does not do or have, which most cheaper cars have as standard.
Overall the Spec and standard items are really top class. It is one of the most comfortable cars I have ever driven ( last 2 cars Merc C class & Jaguar XF) As I suffer from aches and pains now, this car has tall doors enabling me to enter very easily and the driving position is very comfortable.
If only the practicability and functionality of the Instruments met the styling and comfort levels of the vehicle.
Hopefully MG will learn from this when they build there next Models

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2.0
  • Mr Jeff Monk doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol Parallel PHEV
  • When purchased September 2021
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 3,000 miles
  • Average MPG 35 mpg