Great Value! But... (MG QS Essence 2025 Review)

Chinese brand MG is trying to stem falling sales by rapidly plugging gaps in its range. The latest filler is the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger and Nissan Pathfinder-rivalling three-row QS which starts from $46,990, drive-away.

With a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and near five-metre length, the QS — known as the Roewe RX9 in China — packs a lot in for the price. We drove the top-spec Essence trim at $50,990 on-the-road which builds on that with a premium sound system, all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers and ventilated seats.

Lots of kit is one thing, but as road test editor John Law finds, rushing a vehicle to market often makes for an unfinished, hollow experience…

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - What is the QS?
1:33 - Serious value
2:31 - Styling
3:59 - Boot space
5:39 - Front seat
6:15 - Ergonomic fails
8:07 - Laggy tech
9:29 - Row two
10:38 - Plenty of space
11:29 - Row three
12:38 - Warranty and servicing
13:14 - Fuel consumption
13:43 - Driving
14:19 - Damping prowess
15:48 - Engine and gearbox
18:11 - Safety
18:48 - Touchscreen vents!
10:19 - The Honest Verdict


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