2021 MG HS review: breathtaking shots

The Excite is the top mid-range of the MG HS mid-size SUV range and the first class to choose from in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The front-wheel drive Excite costs $34,990 and is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that develops 119kW/250Nm of power and drives the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive "Excite X" costs $37,990 and is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of producing 168kW/360Nm and all-wheel drive via a six-cylinder engine. high speed dual clutch automatic.

The front-wheel drive variants have an official/combined fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100 km, while the all-wheel drive versions have an official/combined fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km. Any engine requires 95 octane mid-grade unleaded gasoline.

Standard equipment on the Excite includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch multimedia touchscreen with automatic Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity, built-in satellite navigation, a semi-digital instrument cluster, animated LED headlights and LED DRLs, and an interior. ambient lighting, alloy pedals, power tailgate and sport mode for engine and transmission.

Like all HS models, the Excite is equipped with the full MG Pilot active safety package, with automatic emergency braking up to 150 km/h and pedestrian detection up to 64 km/h, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning , blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist.

The Excite features faux-leather interior trim for the seats and steering wheel, and despite its high seating position, it has plenty of room for adults in both the front and rear seats. Trunk volume is 451 liters (VDA), which is about the mid-to-low end of the mid-size SUV segment, and there is a space-saving spare part under the boot floor.

The Excite is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, although limited-price service has not been recorded at the time of writing.