MG HS vs Toyota Land Cruiser
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MGHS | ToyotaLand Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2024 | July 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 167–295 bhp (better) | 202 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 6.8–9.6 s (better) | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 105–121 mph (better) | 105 mph |
| Engine or motors | Petrol: 1,496 cc GS6 1.5T turbo four-cylinder, 169 PS (125 kW). Hybrid+: GS61H 1.5T, 142 PS (105 kW), with a 198 PS (146 kW) motor, 224 PS (165 kW) combined. Plug-in hybrid: same engine with a 209 PS (154 kW) motor, 299 PS (220 kW) combined; bhp converted from MG's PS figures | 2.8-litre four-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel, 202 bhp (205 DIN hp, 151 kW) at 3,000–3,400 rpm, with a 48V system (belt-integrated permanent-magnet motor-generator, 8.5 kW, and lithium-ion battery) |
| Torque | 275 Nm (petrol); 340 Nm combined (Hybrid+); 350 Nm combined (plug-in hybrid) | 500 Nm at 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT (petrol); 2-speed automatic (Hybrid+ and plug-in hybrid) | 8-speed Direct Shift automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Permanent four-wheel drive with Multi Terrain Select and Stabiliser Disconnect Mechanism |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 75 miles | – |
| Battery | 0.92–23.2 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 37.1–51.3 mpg (better) | 26.4 mpg |
| Range detail | Plug-in hybrid: 75 miles WLTP combined and 84 miles city on electricity; 24.7 kWh nominal, 23.2 kWh usable LFP battery. Hybrid+: 1.8 kWh nominal, 0.92 kWh usable NCM battery | – |
| Charging | Plug-in hybrid: Type 2, 7 kW AC; 0–100% in 4 hours on a 7 kW charger or 7 h 30 min from a 2.2 kW domestic socket | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 38.1 mpg (manual), 37.1 mpg (DCT), 51.3 mpg (Hybrid+); plug-in hybrid 48.7 mpg charge-sustaining and 2.9 miles/kWh on electricity. Plug-in weighted combined: 705 mpg in MG's May 2026 brochure, 564.96 mpg in its August 2026 P11D price list | WLTP combined: 25.9–26.4 mpg; 80-litre fuel tank |
| CO2 emissions | 168 g/km (manual), 173 g/km (DCT), 126 g/km (Hybrid+), 12 g/km weighted (plug-in hybrid), WLTP | 281 g/km (WLTP combined, Toyota UK site); Euro 6E |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 630 litres | 742 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,655 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Weight | From 1,550 kg | From 2,415 kg |
| Boot | 630 litres (petrol) or 530 litres (Hybrid+ and plug-in hybrid) with the rear seats up, measured floor to ceiling by the wet method; 1,484 litres folded | 742–2,000 litres (press specifications); the Toyota UK site lists 573 litres to the tonneau cover and 1,895 litres to the roof with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 1,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked | 3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,655 mm long (petrol) or 4,670 mm (hybrids), 1,890 mm wide without mirrors (2,066 mm with), 1,664 mm high; 2,765 mm wheelbase; 11.3 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,550–1,600 kg (petrol), 1,690 kg (Hybrid+), 1,850–1,875 kg (plug-in hybrid) | 4,925 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, 1,935 mm high; 2,850 mm wheelbase; 215 mm ground clearance; approach 32°, departure 22°, ramp-over 25°; 700 mm wading depth; 6.0 m turning radius (tyres); kerb weight 2,415–2,565 kg |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera and wireless phone charging on Trophy | Toyota Smart Connect+ with 12.3-inch touchscreen, cloud and embedded navigation; 12.3-inch digital driver's display; 14-speaker JBL audio |
| Driver assistance | MG Pilot: active emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection with lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, door open warning; adaptive cruise control and traffic jam assist on automatic models | Third-generation Toyota Safety Sense; Panoramic View Monitor |
| Safety rating | 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024 (HS SE 1.5T) | – |
| Warranty | 7 years or 80,000 miles | – |
