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I’m just going by what I’m reading online.
Although as a very happy MG HS owner, I should know better than to listen to the internet!
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Anyone have any updates on the ICCU issue with the Ioniq 5, I6, etc?
Seriously considering ordering an I5 N-Line but this is the one thing stopping me at the moment.
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Where???
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That’s very, very impressive.
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Wow! Are those figures all from the non-plug in version?
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I’d be interested to know what mileage you guys get on the hybrid.
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The MG HS has been the subject of numerous social media campaigns portraying it as horrifically unreliable and plagued by issues with the electronics. Sadly, that’s one of the downsides of social media because people are more than happy to use it to complain rather than praise.
The reality for for the vast majority of owners, myself included, is that it’s a fantastic car in pretty much every respect and as reliable as any other new car. I have never had a single issue with mine other than a number plate light bulb blowing.
Of course it’s not perfect and even after two and a half years, there are little things that annoy me about it but with the exception of physical knobs for the heating controls, I believe these have all been addressed on the newest model which I’m due to test drive next week. I’ll certainly have no hesitation in ordering another and the auto hybrid is the one I’ll get although my head may have been turned by the Ionic 5 N-Line. And if the IM6 comes on the scheme…..
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Quick question, how do you turn off the stop/start function on the new HS?
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Cracking car and they look great in black, which is why I currently have one! If I did buy another, it’d be red though.
I must say, having had a look at the IM6, if that came on the scheme, I’m sold!
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It’s nice to see people talking up the HS for once. They get so much bad press and to me, non of it is warranted. It’s a genuinely superb car and for an incredible price.
However, after three years of ownership, I really fancy something different and the Ioniq really appeals to me, hence the test!
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Thanks for that. I actually have an MG HS at the moment and regularly do 340 mile round trips in a day with not even a twinge of discomfort. It’s like an armchair!
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Thanks. I really like it (I want the N-Line) but I actually drove the Ultimate which was why I was surprised that the seats felt a little firm.
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If the government EV grant has been applied to the car to make them cheaper to Motability, can anyone explain why so many AP’s have gone through the roof?
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They’re live on the motability site.
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The AP of almost every car on my list has gone through the roof. For example, the basic model of the Ford Explorer, now back on, has leapt from a £0 AP to over £2711.
Factoring in the loss of the £600 WPMS automatic gearbox allowance, then I suspect that may well be me off the scheme.
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This will hopefully make the Q4 list very interesting!
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My pleasure.
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Hi, I’m actually still on my first one, although I’ve had it for almost three years now with around 36K on the clock.
The problem with social media is that people rarely use it when they have something good to say, but when they have something bad happen to them, they’re happy for the world to know all about it. Silly really, but there you go.
So my honest opinion as the owner of a 22 plate HS auto is that by and large, it’s a superb car. It’s fabulously well equipped, reasonably economical (I’ve seen 51 on a long run up the A1) and comfort wise, it’s amazing. Not only is it huge inside, but as someone who suffers with serious lower back issues, I regularly do two and a half hour trips without a break and have never had any stiffness on arrival. It’s not the most dynamic of drives, but it’s a large car not a 3 series BMW and is certainly equal to most large SUV’s in its class. Indeed, it’s better than the VW Tiguan I had before it although that was an R Line so had stiffer suspension.
The gearbox is a DCT and takes a little getting used to at first but once you are (and it beds in) it’s smooth as silk. Put it in sport (or super sport if you have the magic red button) and it’ll take off like a cat with it’s bum on fire.
As for the electrics, other than a blown number plate bulb, I’ve never had a single issue. The driver aids, once set up to suit the driver (me) work perfectly and the adaptable cruise control is very effective.
The only issue I have with the car is the infotainment setup. Not only is the sat nav incredibly slow, but the DAB radio is awful with no ability to store stations at all. Easily saved by using Apple CarPlay, but still really irritating. That said, I believe the latest version is much, much better so I reserve judgment on that. I must also say that whilst I love mine, I do think that the latest models are much better looking both inside and out.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. In fact I frequently do and I’d certainly have another one were I not one of those people who never have the same car twice. I’m also seriously considering going electric which would rule the HS out.
My one piece of advice, research your dealer. Mine is OK, and they’re local so that works for me but I have heard some horror stories over the years.
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Random question for a non EV owning luddite: if your charger is on the wall of your ground floor flat, what’s to stop anyone else using it? Is there a cut off inside your property? Or is it controlled by an app of some kind?
yes in the app you can set it to authorise each charge
Phew! I’d hate to think that if I did ever get an EV, my charger would be available to all and sundry!
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Random question for a non EV owning luddite: if your charger is on the wall of your ground floor flat, what’s to stop anyone else using it? Is there a cut off inside your property? Or is it controlled by an app of some kind?
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Dougie, was the 16 pro changed USB C connection for charging/carplay, rather than the Apple proprietary connections seen on older iphones? The HS have USB A or USB C ports?
Yes, C-Port on the phone, A-Port on the car.
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So, having disconnected the phone from the car, deleted everything from the phone and then reconnected for what seems like the tenth time, it now seems to be working as it should.
Phew.
Thanks for all the advice folks. 🙂
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In settings > Siri and search, are all three Siri settings enabled including “listen to Hey Siri”. If your phone has IOS 15 or earlier – Settings > “Privacy & Security” > “Microphone” > make sure that “CarPlay” is enabled. Make sure mic isn’t muted on the cars display in Carplay. Wipe the lead terminals with a soft dry cloth and blow in lightning port on the phone. Some of the above solutions crosses over, what is already working when you make a call, but it’s worth going through them anyway. Also try using a different USB port in the car. Try your phone in another car, preferably a MG Maybe try a new lead for how much they cost on Amazon, because the MFI chips can start to breakdown. What version phone have you got?
Thanks for all this. I have a 16 Pro running 18.6.
The issue is that when plugged in, the phone connects and I can make calls from the screen, but the mic isn’t on the list of available microphones and the sound doesn’t come through the speakers.
The mic isn’t even showing on the list of available mics, so to actually talk and listen, I have to switch to the phones built in speaker.
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