MG's popular HS SUV - firmly established in the company's UK home market as a top ten best-selling car in 2024 and one of the strongest sales performers in 2023 - is now set to impress again with a rejuvenated model line-up.

Unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed where MG is celebrating its 100thanniversary, the all-new HS petrol and plug-in hybrid models come with increased cabin space and enhanced styling.

The new generation of HS models start with a petrol HS SE 1.5T available from £24,995 with the range-topping HS Trophy PHEV priced from £33,995. All come with a seven-year/80,000-mile manufacturer's warranty supported by a 160 strong dealer network.

David Allison, head of product and planning at MG Motor UK, said: "The outgoing HS SUV has been immensely popular. However, the new SE and Trophy models raise the bar with even more equipment and functionality, a distinctive MG appearance that sets the HS apart from other SUVs and a choice of advanced petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains. This strong MG all-rounder is now adding even more to its game."

The new MG HS has the choice of petrol or PHEV powertrains with the plug-in priced from £31,495 in SE specification.

The PHEV powertrain pairs a 142ps 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 154kW electric motor with 0-62mph achieved in 6.8 seconds.

The motor draws power from a 24.7kWh battery and high-efficiency 67kW generator to deliver an electric-only driving range of up to 75 miles and has a 5 per cent Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate.

The new MG HS is also offered with a new-generation 1.5T petrol engine delivering 169ps and 275Nm of torque, capable of achieving 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, a seven-speed DCT automatic is also available.

The new MG HS has a longer wheelbase and compared to the outgoing model, is 14mm wider at 1,890mm and 45mm longer at 4,655mm - 4,670mm for PHEV models - and its height is reduced by some 30mm.

The wheelbase has been lengthened by 45mm to 2,765mm, which MG says creates a more athletic silhouette and enhances interior space.

The front grille continues the latest generation MG design language, as first seen on the new MG3, while new, slimmer headlights bring a more technological theme to the SUV, connected by a central black panel.

At the rear, and echoing the design of the headlights, the LED taillights are linked by a central motif while an X-shape introduces a recognisable light signature at night.

The new HS SE and Trophy models - with the latter priced from £27,495 - feature two prominent 12.3-inch high-definition displays with the central display dedicated to infotainment with live navigation services including weather, live traffic updates, access to Amazon Music, and smartphone connectivity via both Android Autoand Apple CarPlay.

Trophy models - with priced from £27,495 - also benefit from a new 360-degree surround view camera and wireless smartphone charging.

The second 12.3-inch virtual driver display offers two themes - light and dark - and three distinct modes - Map, Digital, and ADAS. Each offers its own layout, focusing on either a rolling navigation display, a simplified summary of only the most important driving information, or a real-time visualisation of the vehicle and its surroundings, powered by the driver assistance systems.

A new interior design uses new materials with premium highlights and features a new three-spoke steering wheel with improved switchgear, and a modern, shuttle-style gear shifter.

Boot capacity has increased by 44 litres to a maximum of 507 litres.

The new HS features a number of key specification upgrades over the outgoing model and the Trophy model now features 19-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, electrically adjustable and folding heated door mirrors with memory, electric six-way driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, power tailgate, 360-degree surround view camera, eight-speaker audio system, iSmart with live services, wireless smartphone charging, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality on PHEV models.

All models benefit from an enhanced MG Pilot package, with active emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection, lane keep assist with lane departure warning system, blind spot detection with lane change assist, driver attention alert, forward collision warning, rear cross traffic alert, and door open warning as standard. DCT models include adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, and intelligent speed limit assist.

The HS SE includes automatic full LED headlights with follow-me-home function, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, six-way adjustable electric driver's seat and four-way adjustable front passenger seat, air conditioning, keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, electric parking brake with auto-hold function, and dual 12.3-inch displays with navigation and smartphone mirroring.

First deliveries of the petrol model are expected by the end of July with the plug-in hybrid models due in showrooms by the end of September.