The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has once again proven its class, winning the prestigious ‘Plug-in Hybrid of the Year’ award at the 2026 What Car? Car of the Year Awards – marking a remarkable second consecutive year on the podium.
What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford highlighted the SUV’s continued appeal:
“The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid deserves much praise for its back-to-back successes. The PHEV sector is highly competitive and we reviewed many new, strong contenders. But the MG HS remains our choice at What Car? due to being a practical plug-in hybrid, with a stylish interior, that long electric-only range of up to 75 miles and also remaining within the budget reach of private buyers.”
He added, “It still sets the standard with other cars in a similar price range not quite matching its combination of generous space, low running costs, and practicality. The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid also holds the Best Family Hybrid SUV title from our What Car? Electric Awards.”
David Allison, Director of Product and Planning at MG Motor UK, reflected on the SUV’s strong market performance:
*”The HS Plug-in Hybrid remains an extremely popular choice for UK motorists, with 8,000 cars delivered in 2025. Its electric-only range of 75 miles, thanks to a high-capacity 24.7kWh battery, is a major selling point – covering a standard family commute on a single charge.
The MG HS Hybrid+, equally spacious and generously equipped, gives customers the option of a self-charging hybrid, achieving 51.3 MPG (WLTP combined) alongside low CO2 emissions of 126g/km. Overall, the MG HS range – both petrol and hybrid – was the UK’s 8th most popular car in 2025, with over 30,000 sales.”*
Since its establishment in England in 1924, MG has become synonymous with stylish, accessible motoring. From classic British sports cars to today’s cutting-edge range of petrol, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, MG continues to combine driving excitement with practicality and innovation.
Active in 34 European countries and supported by more than 1,255 dealer partners, MG provides motorists with confidence and peace of mind through a 7-year/150,000 km warranty. The brand has been widely praised for making EVs affordable, practical, and fun to drive, reinforcing its commitment to the future of mobility.
Discover more about the MG range, including the award-winning HS Plug-in Hybrid, and explore MG’s expansive sales network at www.mg.co.uk.
