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MG Motor UK HS Hatchback 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Trophy 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	Trophy
Price	£34,635
Battery Capacity	24.7
Engine Power - BHP	299
Acceleration	6.8
Top Speed	105 mph
Length	4670 mm
Width	1890 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	507 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1875 kg

Driver Convenience

Driver attention alert
12.3" colour touchscreen
12.3" Virtual driver information display
360 degree parking camera
Adaptive cruise control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Blind spot detection
Bluetooth connectivity
Driving modes
Emergency call service
Forward collision warning
Front parking sensors
Intelligent speed limit assist
iSmart
Lane change assist
Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
Live services
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear parking sensors
Satellite navigation system
Smart power tailgate
Traffic jam assist
Trip computer
Wireless charging

Entertainment

4 USB ports 2 front and 2 rear
8 Speaker audio system
DAB audio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with memory
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear aero wiper
Front and rear electric windows with one-touch up/down
Front fog lights
Intelligent high beam
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
Rain sensing wipers
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Side steps
Silver roof rails
Vehicle to Load

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 stage heated front seats
4 way electric adjustable passenger seat
6 way electric adjustable drivers seat with lumbar adjustment and memory function with easy access
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear reading lights
Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
Front headrests
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
Metal sports pedals
Multi function steering wheel
Single passenger seat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
Anti rolling protection
Door open warning
Drivers seatbelt reminder
Dual front airbags
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
ESP
Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
Front centre airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seat belt height adjuster
Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
Front side airbags
Hill descent control
Hill launch assist
Manual rear child locks
Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
Side curtain airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Alarm system and engine immobiliser
Keyless entry and push button start system
Remote central locking
Speed sensing door locks

Wheels

19" Blade diamond cut alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	24.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	450
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.2
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	240
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	7
Usable Battery Capacity	23.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	18.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	21
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	3.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	17.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.6
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	135
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	120
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	84
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	75

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1496
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	73.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.1
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	2 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	0.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	705

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27A
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	7
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	83
NCAP Safety Assist %	74
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	80000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.8
Engine Power - BHP	299
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BLADE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1663 mm
Length	4670 mm
Wheelbase	2765 mm
Width	1890 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2066 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2350 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1484 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	507 l
Max. Loading Weight	475 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1875 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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