Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

TrustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

THE MG GS definitelyhaspriceonits side.Although thisChinese-

builtSUV appearstobearivalforthe Nissan Qashqai andRenault

Kadjar,it’s actuallyalittlebit bigger than both of them.

The downsideto the MG GS’s attractivepricingisthatthe

modelis offeredwith just one engine. There’s no diesel in the

range, butatleastthe 1.5-litrepetrol is turbochargedforextra

performance. However, it returnsjust46.3mpgand emits

139g/km ofCO2, so itscompany-carcostsaren’tcompetitive.

Butifyou’reaprivatebuyernot doingmuchmileage,you’ll

appreciatethe petrol engine’s performance. Itcando0-62mph in

9.6 secondsand althoughyouhavetorev it quitehardtoovertake

confidently,it’sunflappablearoundtownand atamotorwaycruise.

The GS lookslikearugged4x4,butit’s only availablewith front-

wheel drive.Asix-speedmanualgearboxisstandard,withaseven-

speed dual-clutchautomatic an option on the highest trimlevel.

Thesteeringwheel and driver’s seat offerplenty ofadjustment,

makingit easytoget comfortable, while rear-seatpassengers get

plenty of headandlegroom. One negativeisthe GS’ boot: at just

335 litres,there’slessspacethan inaQashqai orKadjar.

“Aslong as you’re happy witharelatively small

boot and petrol engine, the MG GS looksgood,

drives well and is pretty generously equipped”

MG GS

Generous equipment,great

value formoney,fun to drive

Small boot,limited options,

no diesel engine available

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:1.5 petrol

Trim levels:Explore,Excite,Exclusive

Economy:46mpg

Road tax:£145

0-62:9.6sEuro NCAP:Not yettested

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 3.0/ 5

Price £15,095-£19,595

Ourpick

1.5 TGI

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£15,095

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Owners’rating

★★★★★★★★ 4.6/5