Verdict
The RM16,000 step from the MG HS Standard to the MG HS LUX does not buy extra pace: both use a 160 hp/250 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and seven-speed dry dual-clutch, with the same 463-litre boot. It buys the safety kit that matters most in daily traffic, namely autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction. The LUX also brings adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, 18-inch wheels and a powered boot. For Malaysian buyers who can stretch, that is a meaningful safety-led upgrade; the Standard remains the sensible route if those aids are not essential.
Pick the MG HS Standard if you want the same 160 hp, 250 Nm drivetrain and 463-litre boot for RM16,000 less and can live without active safety aids.
Pick the MG HS LUX if autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera justify the RM16,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: MG HS Standard RM129,900; MG HS LUX RM145,900.
- Wheels and tyres: Standard 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 Maxxis Bravo HPM5 tyres; LUX 18-inch alloys with 235/50R18 Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance tyres.
- Driver assistance: Standard has no autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot system or lane-keeping assist; LUX has all four, with steering correction…
- Cruise control: Standard passive cruise control; LUX adaptive cruise control.
- Parking and convenience: Standard reverse camera, manual boot and manual front passenger seat; LUX 360-degree camera, powered boot and powered front passenger…
Standard
- RM16,000 cheaper.
- Same 160 hp and 250 Nm 1.5-litre turbo powertrain.
- Same 463-litre boot and panoramic glass roof.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping steering correction.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
- No 360-degree camera or powered boot.
LUX
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping steering correction.
- Adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- 18-inch wheels, powered boot and powered front passenger seat.
- Costs RM16,000 more.
- Gets a tyre repair kit instead of the Standard's space-saver spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,900✓ | RM145,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,574 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,876 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 463 litres | 463 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 235/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Standard vs LUX FAQ
Is the MG HS Standard or MG HS LUX better?
The MG HS LUX is better equipped, chiefly because it adds autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control. The MG HS Standard has the same 160 hp, 250 Nm drivetrain and 463-litre boot for less.
What is the price difference?
The MG HS LUX costs RM16,000 more than the MG HS Standard.
Does the MG HS LUX have more power than the Standard?
No. Both variants use a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 160 hp and 250 Nm, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed dry dual-clutch automatic.
