MGS9 Plug-in Hybrid

Overview

The MGS9 Plug-in Hybrid is a seven-seat family SUV that MG sells in Comfort and Premium trims. It starts at 34,210 pounds on the road for the Comfort with standard paint. MG lists a panoramic roof, power tailgate, three-zone climate control and two 12.3 inch screens as standard.

Powertrain and range

A 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine works with a 24.7 kWh battery. The electric-only range is 62 miles (100 km) on the WLTP combined cycle, which MG says covers the school run and the commute without using fuel. Combined output is 299 PS, and 0 to 62 mph takes 9.6 seconds. The page does not give a charging speed or charge time.

Space and comfort

Three full rows seat seven adults, and the sliding second row balances legroom against luggage space. With the second and third rows folded the load area is 2,093 litres. A sensor-operated hands-free tailgate is standard on Premium. Premium also has twelve Bose speakers, while the table lists an eight-speaker system for the range. Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, five USB ports and an eight-way electric driver's seat with memory are included.

Safety and warranty

The car holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with a high-strength steel chassis and seven airbags. The full MG Pilot suite watches for sudden stops, lane drift and blind spots, and a Custom function sets how much assistance the driver wants. A 7-year, 80,000-mile warranty is standard, which is stated for the car as a whole rather than the battery.

Key facts

• Price from: 34,210 pounds
• Battery: 24.7 kWh
• Electric-only range: 100 km WLTP combined
• Output: 299 PS
• Seats: seven
• Boot: 2,093 litres with rows folded