REBORN MG STEPS UP WITH COMPACT SUV

MG HS

FIRST AUSSIE DRIVE

IS THERE a more hard-fought segment of the Aussie car market than the medium-size SUV? The choice for consumers is bewildering, with a number of stand-out cars available for well under $40K. What to do, then, if you’re are a challenger brand seeking a slice of the pie? MG has a clever strategy to do just that, as we found on the Australian launch of its new HS.

MG’s previous offerings in Australia have been akin to taking a knife to a gunfight. They’ve been cheap, but the build quality and drive haven’t been good enough to be deemed cheerful.