MG’s comfy SUV will look after your every need
the front, an echo of a golden age of British cars.
In the Exclusive trim, it comes with aluminium skid plates back and front, silver roof bars, a rear spoiler, twin tailpipes and lovely 18in diamond- cut alloys. I particularly liked the scrolling indicators.
It sits high on the road and the ride height is something that is going to please a lot of people.
The interior is also smart, with bags of space front and rear. It has loads of storage and the soft- touch surfaces definitely give it a premium feel. I liliked the ease with which you coulcould access the heated front seats and, in the rear, the back seats will even recline.
ThThe HS Exclusive also comes with a panoramic roof, enhancing the airy feel in the cabin.
ThThe 10in colour touchscreen sits aboabove some toggle switches, which givgive fast access to features such as climate control and the radio. ThereT are two USB ports front anand back, which is excellent. I sometimes get fed up driving with power cable wires stretching out and cluttering up the central area of the car.
The infotainment system gives you DAB radio, sat nav, full smartphone connectivity, a reversing camera and the car’s main systems and features.
But what was most marked about this car was the comfort when you drove. It was like sitting in a big armchair as you floated powerfully and silently along the road.
The HS comes with a 1.5-litre petrol delivering 162PS, which I found more than ample for a smooth and easy drive.
It was also a car that was very easy to park – and I say this with some joy because I am a terrible parker but this car made me look good.
Interestingly, for those looking for a bit of ruggedness in their SUV, the HS in this trim comes with hill descent control.
I have not driven a lot of MGs so this was a very pleasant surprise.
And I now know what the MG stands for on the grille – My Gran.