{"id":2196,"date":"2025-07-12T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T22:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T06:30:43","slug":"review-2025-mg-qs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-qs\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MG QS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>2025 MG\u202fQS<\/strong><\/a> arrives in Australia as MG\u2019s first seven\u2011seat SUV, taking on favourites like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-kluger\"><strong>Toyota Kluger<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-santa_fe\"><strong>Hyundai Santa\u202f Fe<\/strong><\/a>. It combines a robust 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with a choice of front\u2011wheel or all\u2011wheel drive. Inside, dual 12.3\u2011inch screens bring a touch of tech-luxury at a keen price point, it debuted here on 14 May 2025, priced under $50,000 in opening trim.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Beyond the keen sticker, MG sweetens the deal with an <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"102\">industry-leading 10-year\/250,000 km warranty<\/strong>, a full MG Pilot active-safety suite and genuinely adult-friendly seating in all three rows. The sliding second row can prioritise either leg-room or luggage, while standard kit such as tri-zone climate control, a panoramic glass roof and wireless Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto helps the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>QS<\/strong><\/a> feel more \u201cpremium family shuttle\u201d than \u201cbudget banger\u201d. Together, the space, safety tech and after-sales coverage turn this newcomer from a price play into a credible alternative to the segment\u2019s established stars.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"508\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"519\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"556\">Genuine adult-friendly third row<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"593\">Long 10-year\/250,000 km warranty<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"649\">Generous safety and infotainment spec at base price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"661\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"661\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"721\">Thirstier than hybrid rivals (claimed 8.4\u20138.8 L\/100 km)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"752\">No electrified variant yet<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"860\">Badge cachet still trails Toyota and Hyundai in resale perception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"890\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"890\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1174\">Introductory drive-away pricing starts at <strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"944\">$46,990<\/strong> for the front-drive Excite and <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"987\">$50,990<\/strong> for the all-wheel-drive Essence. Both sit comfortably below every mainstream seven-seat competitor, giving MG the \u201cbudget-big-SUV\u201d crown for 2025.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1203\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1600\">Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>QS<\/strong><\/a> ships with twin 12.3-inch displays (digital cluster + infotainment), wireless Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto, tri-zone climate, panoramic glass roof, powered tailgate and a clever sliding second row that frees leg-room or cargo space on demand. Essence adds adaptive suspension, ventilated leather, Bose-branded audio and terrain-specific drive modes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1614\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1976\">MG throws its full i-Smart active-safety suite at both grades: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise with lane centring, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic braking and a driver-monitor camera. Seven airbags include a centre airbag, matching the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-kluger\"><strong>Kluger<\/strong><\/a> and beating some Chinese rivals on passive protection.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1997\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2362\">With no hybrid or electric option, fuel economy is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\">QS<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s weak spot. The indicated 8.4\u20138.8 L\/100 km lags behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-kluger\"><strong>Kluger Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> (5.6 L) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-sorento\"><strong>Sorento Diesel<\/strong><\/a> (6.1 L). Offset comes via the industry-leading warranty and capped-price servicing that averages roughly $380 per visit across five years, cheaper than most segment peers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2399\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-kluger\"><strong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2426\">Toyota Kluger Hybrid<\/strong><\/a>: smoother, thriftier, dearer (from $54,000 before on-road costs).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2601\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-santa_fe\"><strong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2514\">Hyundai Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a> (new model due Q4 \u201925): more premium cabin, shorter warranty, similar petrol thirst.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"3016\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-sorento\"><strong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2626\">Kia Sorento Diesel<\/strong><\/a>: punchy torque, but higher servicing costs and, like Hyundai only seven years\u2019 coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Against that trio, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\">QS<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s headline advantages are sticker price, warranty length and a features list that reads like a top-spec at base money. Where it trails is drivetrain sophistication; shoppers focused on economy will notice the absence of hybrid power.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">2025 MG QS Review: Features and First-Drive Review<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 MG QS Review: I\u2019M GENUINELY BLOWN AWAY\u2026\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/28_yA0w8q6Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3034\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3488\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>MG\u2019s QS<\/strong><\/a> does not reinvent the large-SUV formula; instead, it gamifies it. By blending a roomy, well-finished cabin with tech and safety ordinarily reserved for higher trims, then slicing several grand from the driveway price, it forces established brands to justify their premiums. The lack of a hybrid hurts its green credentials, yet for families who value purchase price and generosity of equipment over fuel metrics, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>QS<\/strong><\/a> is a persuasive newcomer.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3512\">Rating: 8\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3827\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/mg-mg_qs\"><strong>QS<\/strong><\/a> scores highly for interior space, warranty and value d\u00e9cor, dropping marks for drivetrain efficiency and brand cachet. In daily use it feels honest, well-equipped and surprisingly refined; improve fuel economy or add an electrified variant and MG could seriously rattle the segment\u2019s hierarchy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 MG\u202fQS arrives in Australia as MG\u2019s first seven\u2011seat SUV, taking on favourites like the Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa\u202f Fe. It combines a robust 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with a choice of front\u2011wheel or all\u2011wheel drive. Inside, dual 12.3\u2011inch screens bring a touch of tech-luxury at a keen price point, it debuted here&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mg-qs\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 MG QS<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2197,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2043,2229,2047,2045,2049,2050,2046,2048,2051,2044,2052],"class_list":["post-2196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-mg-qs-review","tag-2025-mg-mg-qs","tag-mg-qs-electric-vehicle","tag-mg-qs-features","tag-mg-qs-interior","tag-mg-qs-performance","tag-mg-qs-price","tag-mg-qs-range","tag-mg-qs-safety-features","tag-mg-qs-specifications","tag-mg-qs-technology","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2199,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196\/revisions\/2199"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}