Now that award season appears to be upon us it’s time to update you all on the latest movers and shakers. MG Motor UK have taken the time to inform us here at MotorMartin that their MG HS and MG5 EV have been continuing their fine form having been named Best Car for City Drivers and Best Car for Dogs respectively at the sixth annual Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Praised by owners for its comfort, safety, and reliability, the MG HS fought off strong competition from the Toyota Yaris and Vauxhall Corsa to claim the crown as the UK’s Best Car for City Drivers.
Described by MG as being sporty on the outside yet family-friendly on the inside, the MG HS is available with a choice of a spritely but efficient 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine or a plug-in hybrid model that delivers up to 32 miles of electric-only driving with zero tailpipe emissions – enough for a typical commute.
Erin Baker, Auto Trader’s Editorial Director, explained to MotorMartin that: “The MG HS might be a large SUV, but owners who live in the city absolutely love it. They value its comfort, safety and the reliability it brings. We received some brilliant feedback from owners who told us the MG was so easy to charge and is great for use in towns. Some commented on the exceptional interior as well as the very low running costs.”
The all-electric MG5 EV, meanwhile, collected the award for Best Car for Dogs after it drew praise for its space and practicality, beating competing finalists the Toyota RAV4 and Peugeot 208.
“When it comes to the best car for dogs, consumers valued space, comfort and ease of use for transporting their four-legged friends,” said Baker.
The 100% electric MG5 EV offers up to 250 miles of driving range (WLTP) and rapid charging to 80% in just 61 minutes. Its highly practical estate body style delivers 578 litres of storage space, rising to 1,456 litres with the rear seats folded, in a cargo area filled with clever touches such as a dual-height boot floor.
Both the MG5 and MG HS feature a generous level of standard equipment that includes adaptive cruise control, automatic headlights, a rear parking camera, and a state-of-the-art infotainment system with both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Guy Pigounakis, Commercial Director at MG Motor UK, shared the following with MotorMartin: “The feedback from our customers is what matters most to us, and I’m delighted to hear the MG HS and MG5 gain such positive appreciation from the people who drive them every day.”
“Their comments and these awards reinforce our commitment to offering exceptional value, innovative engineering, and class-leading warranty support, with an ever-expanding range of models that are making EVs affordable for everyone.”
All their cars, MG say, are backed by a comprehensive 7-year warranty with support from a network of over 150 dealerships across the country.
Prices for the MG HS start at £22,625 on-the-road, with the all-electric MG5 EV available from £28,195. Keep checking back on motormartin.com for full reviews on both models soon.
And for more details about MG or to find your nearest dealer, MotorMartin recommends you visit www.mg.co.uk